The match had us glued to our seats with its wild swings, and MS Dhoni clinched it for CSK with a towering six in the last over. Despite being out of the playoff race, CSK fought with grit.
KKR’s Solid Batting Performance
KKR won the toss and opted to bat, posting 179/6 in their 20 overs. Captain Ajinkya Rahane led the way with a calm 48 off 33 balls, laying a strong base. The middle order stepped up, with Manish Pandey, filling in for Venkatesh Iyer, scoring an unbeaten 36 off 28 balls.
Andre Russell turned up the heat late, blasting 38 off 21 balls with four boundaries and three sixes. His powerful shots gave KKR a total that seemed hard to chase on this pitch.
CSK’s bowlers fought to keep KKR’s score in reach. Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad shone, taking four wickets while conceding just 31 runs in his four overs. His sharp bowling ensured KKR didn’t pile on even more runs.
CSK’s Shaky Start in the Chase
Chasing 180, CSK’s innings crumbled early. Openers Ayush Mhatre and Devon Conway were both dismissed for zero in the first over. The situation worsened as CSK slipped to 60/5, with Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja also departing cheaply.
Key Moments in CSK’s Collapse
- Both openers out for ducks in the first over
- Quick fall of Ashwin and Jadeja left CSK at 60/5
Brevis and Dube Fight Back
Just when it looked over for CSK, Dewald Brevis flipped the script. The young South African smashed a 22-ball fifty, including a wild 30-run over against Vaibhav Arora. His 52 off 25 balls changed the game.
Shivam Dube played smart at the other end, scoring 45 off 40 balls. Their 67-run stand for the sixth wicket pulled CSK back into the fight.
Dhoni’s Magic in the Clutch
With 8 runs needed off Andre Russell’s final over, MS Dhoni reminded us why he’s a legend. He launched a six off the first ball, all but wrapping up the win.
Anshul Kamboj hit a boundary with two balls left to finish it. This was CSK’s first successful chase of 180 or more since 2019, giving their fans a reason to smile in a tough season.
What This Means for the Playoffs
This loss hit KKR hard. They’re stuck at 11 points from 12 games and can only reach 15 points max. Even if they win their last two matches, they’ll need other teams to lose to sneak into the playoffs. It’s a long shot in this tight IPL season.
CSK, with just six points from 12 games, stay at the bottom of the table. But this win shows they can still mess with teams fighting for the top spots.
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A Game to Remember
The IPL 2025 playoff race is heating up, and this match showed why we love T20 cricket. CSK, out of the running, played with heart and took down KKR’s hopes in a nail-biter. It’s a reminder that anything can happen in this game.