MS Dhoni-led Chennai Tremendous Kings slumped to their largest defeat within the IPL (by way of balls remaining) on Friday. The five-time champions might handle solely 103/9 in 20 overs towards Kolkata Knight Riders, which the defending champions chased down in simply 10.1 overs. This was CSK’s fifth loss in six matches within the IPL 2025 and the facet is positioned ninth amongst 10 groups. That is additionally the primary time in IPL historical past that CSK have misplaced three matches on the trot on the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai within the IPL. After the loss, former India participant and MS Dhoni’s ex-teammate Manoj Tiwary had some blunt questions.
“From hereon CSK’s cart goes to go downhill. It appeared like that from the final three-four matches. You see the shot choice of the gamers, after enjoying kind 20-25 years, you get to understand what can occur. I could not perceive some issues. Your Purple Cap winner is Noor Ahmad, however when did he come to bowl? Within the eighth over. And within the first ball itself, he scalped the wicket of Sunil Narine. Naturally, the cricket sense tells you that if the opposition spinners are doing so properly, then you will have the Purple Cap winner, why not carry him early? Typically MS Dhoni doesn’t make such mistake. I’ve not seen it in so a few years. Why it occurred at present, perhaps it’s value realizing,” Manoj Tiwary mentioned on Cricbuzz.
“Why do they not go to the drafting board early? I believe, it’s apparent that you just re-asses after a loss. However some issues which are going down is past my understanding. Like, when Ashwin was bowling at present, earlier to all of the left-handers he bowled around the stumps, however at present he stunned the stumps. I turned very straightforward for Sunil Narine. These small issues…when you will have such an skilled participant and wicketkeeper like MS Dhoni? Unka kahi na kahi Dimaag nahi chal raha hai kya (Have their brains stopped working)?”
Speaking concerning the match, Sunil Narine turned in a match-winning all-round efficiency to assist the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) return to successful methods with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) within the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Chennai on Friday.
Bowling first, Narine was distinctive with the ball, ending with spectacular figures of three/13. His spell performed a vital position in proscribing CSK to 103/9. The seasoned spinner picked up key wickets and utilized the brakes throughout the center overs, by no means permitting the CSK batters to settle.
Narine’s influence did not cease there. Opening the batting alongside Quinton de Kock, the West Indian went on a rampage proper from the outset. The duo added 46 runs for the primary wicket, laying a stable basis for the chase. Narine smashed a blistering 44 off 19 balls, laced with two boundaries and 5 towering sixes, offering KKR with the momentum they wanted.
de Kock fell for 23, bowled by Anshul Kamboj, who was enjoying his first sport for CSK, whereas Narine was dismissed by Noor Ahmad on the very first ball of his spell. Nevertheless, the harm had already been performed. Ajinkya Rahane (20*), main the facet, performed a composed knock and constructed a 39-run partnership with Narine earlier than being joined by Rinku Singh.
Rinku (15*) completed the match in model with a towering six within the eleventh over, serving to KKR chase down the goal in simply 10.1 overs. They ended at 107/2, not solely sealing their third win of the season but additionally giving a major increase to their Web Run Fee. With this victory, KKR climbed to the third spot on the factors desk with three wins in six video games.
With ANI inputs
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