Irfan Pathan blasts CSK after Punjab chase 210 in style

Chennai Super Kings suffered a second straight IPL 2026 defeat on Friday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, as Punjab Kings chased 210 in 18.4 overs with five wickets left. Priyansh Arya lit the fuse with 39 off 11, while Irfan Pathan tore into Rahul Chahar and questioned Ruturaj Gaikwad's captaincy.

Quick rundown

Punjab Kings chased 210 like it was a casual net session.
Rahul Chahar’s debut for CSK turned into a very expensive cameo.
Irfan Pathan wasn’t impressed with Ruturaj Gaikwad’s captaincy calls.
Priyansh Arya’s 39 off 11 balls set the tone in turbo mode.
Pathan said CSK could use a little Dhoni wisdom, even from the sidelines.

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Series

Indian Premier League
Pakistan Super League
New Zealand tour of Bangladesh
India Women tour of South Africa