In a nail-biting match of IPL 2025, CSK (Chennai Super Kings) secured a thrilling 2-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Despite being almost out of the playoffs, Chennai showed true fighting spirit at Eden Gardens.
Chennai Chases Down 180 with Two Balls Left
Chasing a target of 180 runs, CSK reached 183/8 in 19.4 overs. Captain MS Dhoni remained not out on 17 and smashed a six on the first ball of the final over to edge closer to victory. Anshul Kambhoj then hit a four to seal the match.
CSK Batters Deliver Under Pressure
Dewald Brevis played a powerful knock, scoring 52 runs off 25 balls. Shivam Dube added 45 from 40 balls, and Urvil Patel chipped in with a quick 31 off 11 balls. Their performances kept CSK in the game despite regular fall of wickets.
Kolkata Sets a Competitive Target
KKR won the toss and chose to bat first. They posted 179/6 in their 20 overs. Ajinkya Rahane led the charge with 48 runs, while Andre Russell added 38 and Manish Pandey remained unbeaten on 36.
Bowlers Shine in the High-Scoring Game
Vaibhav Arora picked up 3 wickets for KKR, while Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy grabbed two each. For Chennai, Noor Ahmad was outstanding with the ball, claiming 4 key wickets and helping to limit KKR’s total.
IPL 2025 Standings After the Match
Despite the win, CSK remains at the bottom of the IPL 2025 table with 6 points from 12 matches. KKR, on the other hand, has 11 points from the same number of games and is also nearly out of playoff contention.
What’s Next for CSK?
Though CSK is officially out of the tournament, this win is a big morale boost. Fans will hope for more fighting performances in the remaining matches.
