With both teams in a tight playoff race, the outcome of this match is significant. However, national security and the safety of everyone involved now take precedence. The fate of the IPL 2025 season could hinge on developments over the coming days, with the league’s continuity hanging in the balance.

Prior to the match, players from both CSK and KKR, along with BCCI officials, paid tribute to the Indian armed forces. The national anthem was played as players lined up on the boundary line in a show of respect for Operation Sindhoor and the military personnel involved.