KKR VS CSK match result iI IPL 2025

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In a rather one-sided affair at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, April 11, 2025, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) convincingly defeated the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 8 wickets. This was the 25th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.  

Match Summary:

  • Toss: Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field first.  
  • CSK Innings: Batting first, Chennai Super Kings had a disastrous outing, managing to score only 103 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 20 overs. This was their lowest ever total at their home ground in Chepauk.
    • Shivam Dube was the highest scorer for CSK with an unbeaten 31 off 29 balls.  
    • Vijay Shankar contributed 29 runs off 21 balls.  
    • Sunil Narine was the pick of the bowlers for KKR, taking 3 wickets for just 13 runs in his 4 overs.  
    • Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy supported him well, each taking 2 wickets.
  • KKR Innings: Chasing a modest target of 104, Kolkata Knight Riders started aggressively and reached the target comfortably in just 10.1 overs, scoring 107 runs for the loss of 2 wickets.
    • Sunil Narine continued his excellent performance with the bat, smashing 44 runs off just 18 balls, including 2 fours and 5 sixes.  
    • Quinton de Kock scored 23 runs off 16 balls.
    • Ajinkya Rahane remained unbeaten on 20, and Rinku Singh finished the game with a six, scoring 15 not out.  

Key Highlights:

  • Lowest Score for CSK at Chepauk: CSK registered their lowest ever IPL total at their home ground.
  • MS Dhoni’s Return as Captain: MS Dhoni returned as captain for CSK in this match, but it ended in a disappointing defeat.  
  • Sunil Narine’s All-Round Performance: Sunil Narine was the star of the match, delivering an exceptional performance with both bat and ball, earning him the Player of the Match award.
  • KKR’s Dominant Chase: KKR chased down the target with ease and with plenty of overs to spare, significantly improving their net run rate.  
  • CSK’s Losing Streak: This loss marked CSK’s fifth consecutive defeat in the IPL 2025 season and their third consecutive loss at home, a first in their IPL history.  

Impact on the Points Table:

  • Kolkata Knight Riders moved up to the third position in the IPL 2025 points table after this emphatic win.  
  • Chennai Super Kings remained in the ninth position.
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