🏏 Chahal’s Third IPL Final Defeat Extends PBKS’s Wait for Glory

Punjab Kings (PBKS) were once again left heartbroken after falling short in the IPL 2025 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Despite topping the points table and making a strong run through the qualifiers, PBKS faltered in the ultimate showdown, leaving their quest for a maiden IPL title to continue for another year. This marks another missed opportunity for Shreyas Iyer and his side, who were hoping to finally lift the trophy.

😞 Yuzvendra Chahal’s Heartbreaking Third Final Defeat

Yuzvendra Chahal, a key player for PBKS in IPL 2025, now holds the unfortunate record of losing three IPL finals with three different teams. After experiencing heartbreak with RCB in 2016 and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 2022, Chahal’s third IPL final defeat came with PBKS. The leg-spinner has now joined the rare list of players who have lost IPL finals with multiple teams, including R Ashwin, Shikhar Dhawan, and Rahul Tripathi.

Chahal’s journey has been filled with near-misses, and this year, his performance stood out, but not in the way he hoped. Having joined PBKS for a massive Rs 18 crore, he played a vital role throughout the season, taking 16 wickets in 14 matches. However, his spell in the final didn’t go as planned. While his effort of 1 wicket for 37 runs from 4 overs couldn’t prevent PBKS from losing, it highlighted the tough luck that seems to follow Chahal in IPL finals.

📈 Chahal’s Impressive Yet Unrewarded IPL 2025 Performance

While PBKS fell short in the final, Chahal’s overall performance in IPL 2025 was impressive. His best performance came in April when he took 4 wickets for 28 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders, a match that saw PBKS bowl out KKR for just 95 runs. His efforts were instrumental in that dominant win. Despite the ups and downs, Chahal’s consistency with the ball has made him a standout player throughout the season.

For PBKS, the journey through the season was filled with promise, but ultimately, they couldn’t close the deal in the final. Now, the team and its fans are left wondering when their long wait for a title will finally end.

🌟 Players Who’ve Lost Finals with Multiple Teams

Chahal isn’t the only player who has experienced multiple IPL final defeats with different teams. R Ashwin, a veteran spinner, has faced similar heartbreak with CSK, RR, and Delhi Capitals (DC). Similarly, Shikhar Dhawan has found himself on the losing side with MI, DC, and SRH, while Rahul Tripathi lost finals with Rising Pune Super Giants, SRH, and Kolkata Knight Riders. These players’ stories are a testament to the unpredictable nature of the IPL and the thin line between glory and defeat.