Chennai Super Kings End Losing Streak with Victory Over Kolkata Knight Riders
CSK Secures Much-Needed Win
After enduring four consecutive losses, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) finally clinched a victory against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during the 57th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Eden Gardens. Dewald Brevis played a pivotal role in this match, helping CSK achieve only their third win of the season.
Despite being out of the playoff contention, the match showcased several positives for CSK. Following the winning runs, Anshul Kamboj and MS Dhoni made their way back to the dugout, exchanging handshakes with KKR players. A touching moment was captured on video, showing MS Dhoni returning to shake hands with Chetan Sakariya, demonstrating his humility and kindness, which resonates with cricket fans everywhere.
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When he forgot to handshake and the way he went back for handshake. MY Hero for a reason ❤️🥰 #KKRvsCSK #MSDhoni𓃵 pic.twitter.com/24LBQBCj2e
— Tamanna Dhoni❤️ (@Tam_Mahi) May 7, 2025
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CSK Breaks 180-Plus Chase Curse
In the match, KKR's captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bat first, aiming to set a substantial target against CSK's struggling batting lineup. However, CSK's bowlers, especially Noor Ahmad, ensured that KKR fell short, restricting them to a modest total.
Rahane managed to score 48 runs, while Manish Pandey and Andre Russell contributed 38 and 36 runs, respectively. KKR ended their innings with 179 runs in 20 overs, with Noor Ahmad taking four key wickets for CSK, supported by Anshul Kamboj and Ravindra Jadeja, who each took one wicket.
The chase was daunting for CSK, as they had not successfully chased down targets of 180 or more since 2019. The innings began with a shaky start, leaving CSK at 60-5 during the powerplay. However, Dewald Brevis steadied the ship, scoring his first IPL fifty in just 22 balls.
Shivam Dube also made a valuable contribution with 45 runs off 40 balls, while MS Dhoni added a crucial 17 not out. Anshul Kamboj sealed the victory with a four off Russell, leading CSK to a two-wicket win at Eden Gardens.
With two matches remaining in the season, CSK will next face the Rajasthan Royals at Chepauk on May 12, followed by their final league match against the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on May 18.