Ipl 2025 May 25 Recap: Dhoni's Words Stir Emotions, Klaasen's Century Shatters Records

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Match 1: CSK vs Gujarat Titans – Dhoni’s Final Bow?
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Result: CSK won by 83 runs

CSK may not have made the playoffs, but they walked away with pride and poise.
Opening the batting, they posted a massive 230/5 thanks to:

Devon Conway’s 52 – steady and stylish

Dewald Brevis’s 57 off 23 – explosive hitting at its best

Gujarat Titans couldn’t keep up and crumbled under scoreboard pressure, bowled out for 147 in 18.3 overs. Khaleel Ahmed and Anshul Kamboj picked up key wickets.

Moment of the Day:
In a post-match comment that sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, MS Dhoni said:

“Not saying I’m coming back.”

Fans were left wondering: Was this the last time we see Thala in yellow?

Match 2: SRH vs KKR – Klaasen Goes Ballistic
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Result: SRH won by 110 runs

The second match of the evening turned into a run-fest, with SRH hammering their way to a mammoth 278/3, one of the highest totals in IPL history.

The heroes?

Heinrich Klaasen ...
... – An unbelievable 105 off 39 balls*

Travis Head – Blasted 76 off 40 balls

SRH made a statement, and KKR had no answers, eventually folding for 168.
Harsh Dubey’s 3-wicket haul added the final nails.

Matchday Takeaways
Dhoni’s exit? A moment of mystery and emotion

Klaasen’s hundred – One of the best in IPL

CSK’s 83-run win – Total domination

SRH’s 278/3 – A new high in IPL records

KKR’s biggest defeat ever – Tough lessons learned

Final Thoughts
May 25 wasn’t just a regular matchday—it was a celebration of IPL magic.
From Dhoni’s silent goodbye to Klaasen’s blazing ton, fans witnessed everything that makes the league a global phenomenon.

Even though CSK and SRH won’t continue in the tournament, they gave us moments to treasure—and that’s what cricket is all about.

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