CSK defeats KKR in an exciting IPL 2025
2025.05.08
In the 2025 Indian Premier League, Chennai Super Kings maintained composure to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by an astounding two wickets.
Chennai Super Kings maintained composure to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by an astounding two wickets in Match 57 of the Indian Premier League 2025, a high-stakes match played at the legendary Eden Gardens. With two balls remaining, CSK, who were chasing 180 for victory, triumphed after overcoming a top-order collapse with some brilliant middle-order batting.
The Knight Riders decided to bat first after winning the toss, and they scored a respectable 179/6 in their 20 overs. Ajinkya Rahane’s well-timed knock gave the Knight Riders security after they were upset early on when Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed for only one run.
In order to get KKR closer to the 180-mark, Andre Russell then delivered the last pyrotechnics with a scorching 38 off only 21 deliveries, hitting four boundaries and three towering sixes. Rinku Singh contributed a swift nine, but Noor Ahmad of CSK was outstanding with the ball, taking four wickets for thirty-one runs in a period that decided the match. On a batting-friendly surface, CSK was able to hold the hosts under 180 thanks to the contributions of Ravindra Jadeja and Anshul Kamboj, who each took a wicket.
With both openers, Ayush Mhatre and Devon Conway, out for ducks in the first overs, CSK’s chase got off to a terrible start. A scorching cameo from Urvil Patel, who blasted 31 off only 11 balls, including four sixes, temporarily relieved the early strain. But KKR appeared to be in control as wickets kept falling at regular intervals.
That is, until Dewald Brevis, who combined superb strokeplay with physical force, changed the course of the match with a game-changing hit of 52 off 25 balls. With the help of Shivam Dube, who played a cool 45 off 40, the two created a crucial combination that allowed CSK to reenter the game. Before Kamboj added the final touch with a boundary off his only ball faced, veteran captain MS Dhoni contributed with a vital six during his 17-run effort.
While Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana split five wickets between them, Varun Chakaravarthy was KKR’s star batsman, posting scores of 2/18 in four overs. The threatening Urvil was dismissed by Moeen Ali, who also had an effect with the ball.
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