Updated On: 02 May, 2025 09:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
CSK’s failure to qualify for the playoffs in consecutive seasons, a first in the franchise's storied history, underscores a deeper malaise

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Chennai Super Kings’ exit from the group stage of IPL 2025 has taken many by surprise. The five-time champions have endured a forgettable campaign, marked by a series of uncharacteristic lows.
From suffering their first home defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru since 2008 to now enduring a five-match winless streak at the Chepauk, the fortress has crumbled. Before this season, CSK had never lost more than two consecutive home matches.