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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 delivered another ‘retired out’ incident to its fans during the match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Mohali on April 8. Chasing the humongous target of 220 against Punjab, Chennai called their opener Devon Conway back to the pavilion in the 18th over of the innings. The left-handed batter walked back to the dugout after scoring 69 off 49 balls. However, the tactical call couldn’t save CSK from their fourth defeat in the tournament as the Yellow Army could accumulate only 201 runs in reply. Before Chennai, Mumbai Indians (MI) also retired Tilak Varma out against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Witnessing the couple of retired out incidents in the ongoing T20 extravaganza, cricket supporters might get confused between the new rule and retired hurt. However, both terms may sound similar for a moment but are completely different as ‘retired hurt’ is the rule which allows a batter to leave the field due to illnesses or injuries. Most importantly, he can return to serve his side later in case he is deemed fit or his team hasn't lost all its wickets. Talking about ‘retired out’, it’s a strategic decision and according to it, a player leaves the field intentionally to not return to bat again. It can be called the self-declared dismissal for the batter who gives up his wicket.
MS Dhoni’s effort couldn’t help CSK complete the chase
After Conway’s departure, CSK banked on MS Dhoni to pull off the total. The veteran batted ferociously in the game but couldn’t take his team to victory. He played a 27-run innings off just 12 balls but crumbled under pressure. With 28 required in the last over, he looked to attack Yash Thakur but lost his wicket.
With four losses out of five matches, CSK will have to do something extraordinary in the remainder of the competition. Chennai’s next clash is against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 11.
