R Ashwin is among the players Chennai Super Kings can release before IPL 2026. The franchise spent a huge sum on the senior spinner but he hasn't been able to live up to the expectations. Ashwin has only managed 5 wickets in 7 matches.

Romario Shepherd was named Player of the Match for his crucial cameo in the end. Yash Dayal and Krunal Pandya took one wicket each, whereas Lungi Ngidi grabbed three wickets

Earlier Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2025