India, April 9 -- Chennai Super Kings' faltering campaign continued as they slipped to their fourth consecutive defeat in IPL 2025, this time falling 18 runs short against Punjab Kings despite a valiant late effort from their star former captain, MS Dhoni. Entering the crease at No. 5 with 25 balls left in the chase and 69 runs still needed, Dhoni once again found himself trying to salvage a near-impossible situation. The 42-year-old turned back the clock with a blistering 27 off just 12 deliveries, smashing three sixes and a boundary. But the mountain was simply too steep, and even his aggression couldn't lift CSK past the 219-run target.

Dhoni's arrival brought a late surge of belief to the Chennai dugout, but his task was made signifi...