IPL 2025: CSK suffer embarrassing firsts in loss at Chepauk vs KKR | Cricket News – The Times of India

Kolkata Knight Riders secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, handing CSK their first-ever three consecutive house defeats in IPL historical past. The 5-time champions, now led by MS Dhoni after Ruturaj Gaikwad’s harm-compelled exit, slumped to their fifth straight loss of the season after posting their lowest-ever complete at their house floor.
Both milestones of three straight losses at house and 5 defeats in a row are a primary for the 5-time IPL champions.
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CSK managed solely 103 for 9 after being put in to bat, marking their third-lowest IPL complete and the bottom by any crew in this season. Dhoni, batting at quantity 9, contributed only one run from 4 balls earlier than being dismissed in the sixteenth over.
KKR’s bowling assault proved too sturdy for the struggling CSK batting lineup. The complete was not solely CSK’s poorest exhibiting at Chepauk but in addition highlighted their present batting woes.

The chase proved easy for KKR, who reached the goal in simply 10.1 overs. Sunil Narine led the cost with an explosive 44 off 18 balls, together with two fours and 5 sixes.
The successful effort was properly supported by captain Ajinkya Rahane, who remained unbeaten on 20 from 17 balls. Opener Quinton de Kock added 23 runs to the chase.

Rinku Singh supplied further help with an unbeaten 15 off 12 balls, guaranteeing KKR’s snug victory.
For CSK, the sport was anticipated to be a turning level as MS Dhoni returned to captaincy following Ruturaj Gaikwad’s match-ending harm, however the crew’s efficiency fell properly quick of expectations.