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IPL 2025 Match 57: CSK's Thrilling Victory Over KKR at Eden Gardens
Date: May 7, 2025
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 2 wickets
Match Overview
In a nail-biting encounter at Eden Gardens, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) edged past Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 2 wickets. Despite being out of the playoff race, CSK showcased resilience and determination, handing KKR a defeat that significantly dented their playoff aspirations.
Toss and Innings Breakdown
KKR's captain, Ajinkya Rahane, won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision seemed fruitful initially, with KKR posting a competitive total of 179/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
KKR Batting Highlights
- Ajinkya Rahane: 48 off 33 balls
- Andre Russell: 38 off 21 balls
- Manish Pandey: Unbeaten 36 off 28 balls
CSK Bowling Performance
- Noor Ahmad: 4 wickets for 28 runs in 4 overs
- Ravindra Jadeja: 1 wicket
CSK's Chase
Chasing 180, CSK faced early setbacks, losing both openers—Ayush Mhatre and Devon Conway—for ducks. The team was under pressure at 0/2.
CSK Batting Highlights
- Dewald Brevis: 52 off 25 balls
- Shivam Dube: 45 runs
- MS Dhoni: 17 off 18 balls
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, CSK managed to chase down the target in 19.4 overs, finishing at 183/8.
Player of the Match
Noor Ahmad was deservedly named Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance, which played a significant role in curbing KKR's scoring and setting up the chase for CSK.
Match Impact
This victory marked CSK's first successful chase of 180 or more since 2019 and only their third win in a challenging season. For KKR, the loss was a significant blow to their playoff hopes, leaving them with 11 points from 12 games.
Q&A Section
Q1: What was the turning point in the match?
The early wickets taken by Noor Ahmad, especially the dismissal of key batsmen like Narine and Russell, shifted the momentum in CSK's favor.
Q2: How did Dewald Brevis influence the game?
Brevis's aggressive 52 off 25 balls provided the necessary impetus to CSK's innings after a shaky start, setting the foundation for the successful chase.
Q3: What does this loss mean for KKR's playoff chances?
With this defeat, KKR's path to the playoffs becomes more challenging, requiring them to win their remaining matches and depend on other results.
Images
Noor Ahmad celebrates after taking a wicket.
Dewald Brevis during his match-winning innings.
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