Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings missed the playoffs for the third straight season after finishing with six wins and 12 points from 14 matches. The team stayed in contention until the final league game but lost by 89 runs to Gujarat Titans, ending any mathematical chance of qualification. Home results yielded four victories while away form produced only two, falling short of the seven wins typically needed for a playoff berth. Injuries disrupted the campaign throughout. MS Dhoni missed the entire season with a calf strain. Jamie Overton suffered a thigh injury late in the schedule after taking 14 wickets. Ayush Mhatre sustained a hamstring tear following six matches in which he scored 201 runs. Other players including Ramakrishna Ghosh, Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis were also sidelined. The overseas group lacked consistency beyond Overton and Noor Ahmad, who claimed 13 wickets. Dewald Brevis, Matt Short and Spencer Johnson failed to make a significant impact despite opportunities. The side began with three consecutive defeats, enjoyed a brief mid-season revival of three straight wins, then closed with another three losses. Frequent changes to the playing eleven prevented any sustained rhythm or stability.
