Here is why Yuzvendra Chahal Isn’t Playing Today’s IPL 2025 Match 69 Against MI

By Kavya Jain 26 May 2025, 13:59 IST

Why Chahal Isn’t Playing Today's IPL Match 69 Against MI

Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal, has been dropped for their clash against the Mumbai Indians. Keep reading to find out why Yuzvendra Chahal is absent from today’s match.

Why is Yuzvendra Chahal Not Playing?

Yuzvendra Chahal has been left out of PBKS for their last league match against MI at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Although Shreyas Iyer did not mention the reason, it could be assumed that he is missing the match due to an injury.

Chahal also missed Punjab’s previous match against Delhi Capitals due to a small injury. Praveen Dubey playd his fifth IPL match and made his PBKS debut in Chahal’s absence.

“We are going to bowl first. I let the action talk more than words. I would just give them some sort of motivation, and it is their job to go and execute. Jamieson and Vyshak come in. No, you can’t just take it as just another day, you have to keep updating your mind and game, you have to put your best foot forward,” captain Shreyas Iyer said during the toss.

Chahal’s Absence

The leg-spinner has claimed 14 wickets in 12 games this season, with his best performance being 4 for 28.

Yuzvendra Chahal’s absence could be a major blow for Punjab Kings, as he brings valuable experience of bowling in Jaipur. Having represented Rajasthan Royals last season, he knows the pitch conditions well.