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Good News For PBKS! Yuzvendra Chahal Likely To Be Fit For IPL 2025 Playoffs

Sakshi Sharma

Yuzvendra Chahal in IPL 2025 (Source: AP)Yuzvendra Chahal in IPL 2025 (Source: AP)

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) have been one of the standout teams of the IPL 2025 season, finally breaking their 11-year playoff drought with a dominant run under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer. Currently placed third on the points table with 17 points from 13 matches, PBKS have already sealed a playoff berth but have their eyes set on a top-two finish. 

PBKS are set to play their final league game against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday, May 26, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. A victory will take them to 19 points and potentially to the top of the table. 

However, as the playoffs approach, Punjab have been dealing with injury scare. Star leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal missed the previous game against DC due to a finger injury. The franchise’s spin coach, Sunil Joshi, downplayed the severity, calling it a 'small niggle.'

Will Yuzvendra Chahal Recover For IPL Playoffs?

In a recent development, PTI journalist Bharat Sharma has reported that Chahal is expected to be available for the playoffs. While the franchise is unlikely to risk him in today's clash against MI. 

Chahal’s absence in the match against DC was notable, with Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis stepping in to fill the gap. Chahal’s wicket-taking prowess in the middle overs has been crucial to PBKS's success this season. 

 Yuzvendra Chahal's Return To Boost PBKS

It is important to mention that his potential return will be a massive boost to the franchise’s playoff. PBKS will be hoping their premier spinner regains full fitness in time, as they aim to carry their momentum through to the final and possibly clinch their first-ever IPL title.