Brevis, Mhatre & Urvil Shine as CSK End Tough Season with Consolation Win
The Chennai Super Kings finally delivered the complete performance their fans had been waiting for — unfortunately, it came in their final game of what has been a largely forgettable TATA IPL 2025 campaign. Playing for pride, CSK turned spoilers in style, thrashing Gujarat Titans by a dominant margin of 83 runs at Jaipur.
While the win wasn’t enough to lift Chennai off the bottom of the table — handing them their first-ever wooden spoon in IPL history — it gave the franchise plenty to be optimistic about as they begin planning for the seasons ahead. Led by promising performances from their next generation, CSK gave their supporters a glimpse of what the future could hold.
Mhatre, Urvil, and Brevis Set the Stage Ablaze
CSK’s decision to bat first after winning the toss proved spot-on. Young opener Ayush Mhatre continued his impressive form with a dazzling 34 off just 17 balls — including a remarkable 28-run assault in a single over from Arshad Khan. His explosive start laid a solid platform for the innings.
Devon Conway anchored from the other end, notching up a well-earned half-century, while Urvil Patel complemented him with a fluent knock of his own. Even when CSK lost both Conway and Shivam Dube in quick succession, the momentum barely dipped — thanks to Dewald Brevis, who stormed his way to a brilliant 57.
Brevis brought the crowd to life, registering the second-fastest IPL fifty by a CSK batter, as Chennai posted a daunting total of 230/5 — a score that left GT reeling even before the chase began. The only silver lining for Gujarat with the ball was Prasidh Krishna, who bowled an outstanding spell of 4-0-22-2. The rest of the bowling unit struggled, each leaking runs at over 10 per over.
Titans Falter Under Pressure
Faced with a mammoth chase, Gujarat Titans never looked in control. Within the first five overs, they were reduced to 30/3, losing skipper Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Sherfane Rutherford — a top-order collapse that dealt a heavy blow to their hopes.
To their credit, Sai Sudharsan and Shahrukh Khan attempted to steady the ship with a promising half-century stand. But the asking rate kept climbing, and the pressure finally told in the 11th over when Ravindra Jadeja struck twice, effectively ending Gujarat’s fightback.
From there, it was just a matter of time. CSK gave their bench strength some game time, including their overseas duo of Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana, and part-time options like Kamboj, who all contributed in wrapping things up. GT were bowled out for 147, falling 83 runs short.
Noor Ahmad and Kamboj were the pick of the bowlers, each claiming three wickets and helping CSK seal a dominant win.
CSK Sign Off with Pride, GT Left Hoping
Despite the resounding victory, CSK’s campaign ends with them rooted to the bottom of the table — the first time in their storied IPL history. But the silver lining lies in the emergence of exciting talents like Brevis, Mhatre, and Urvil Patel, who showed that the franchise’s future could be bright with the right nurturing and structure.
For Gujarat Titans, the defeat could not have come at a worse time. With this being their second consecutive loss, they missed a golden opportunity to confirm their place in the top two. They now face an anxious wait, with their fate depending on the outcome of the remaining league games, including RCB vs LSG and PBKS vs MI, the latter of which could be impacted by rain.
Worse still, GT may be without star batter Jos Buttler for the playoffs — a serious concern for a team that once looked like title favourites.
Final Score Summary:
Chennai Super Kings: 230/5 (Brevis 57, Conway 50, Mhatre 34)
Gujarat Titans: 147 all out (Sudharsan 36, Shahrukh 33; Noor 3/24, Kamboj 3/31)
Result: CSK won by 83 runs
Player of the Match: Dewald Brevis
Looking Ahead
CSK may have exited IPL 2025 early, but this win felt like the beginning of something — not the end. With the likes of Brevis and Mhatre ready to take center stage, a new era may be dawning for the yellow brigade.
As for GT, the playoffs beckon, but they’re no longer in control of their destiny. The next few days will determine whether this stutter was a temporary slip — or the start of a deeper slide.
