Five-Time Champion CSK Faces Fifth Consecutive Loss: Kolkata Defeats Them by 8 Wickets; Sunil Narine Takes 3 Wickets and Scores 44 Runs
MS Dhoni’s captaincy could not prevent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) from another loss. On Friday, CSK was defeated by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 8 wickets. Batting first at Chepauk Stadium, CSK managed to score only 103 runs, losing 9 wickets. KKR chased down the target in just 10.1 overs, losing only 2 wickets.
Sunil Narine delivered an all-round performance for Kolkata. With the ball, he took 3 wickets for just 13 runs, and then he played a quick-fire knock of 44 runs from just 18 balls. Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana also contributed with 2 wickets each, while Vaibhav Arora and Moeen Ali took 1 wicket apiece.
CSK’s Fifth Consecutive Loss In IPL 2025, the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings are enduring a poor run. The team suffered its fifth consecutive defeat in the tournament. With only 1 win from 6 matches, they are at the bottom of the points table. Meanwhile, Kolkata moved up to the top 3 with 3 wins and 6 points from 6 matches.
CSK’s Lowest Score at Chepauk CSK posted their lowest-ever score at Chepauk in IPL history. Previously, their lowest score at this ground was 109 runs, which they managed against Mumbai in 2019. Their lowest score ever in any stadium is 79 runs, which came against Mumbai in 2013.
CSK’s Top Performers Rachin Ravindra is CSK’s top scorer this season, with 145 runs in 5 matches. He played a key innings of 65 runs off 45 balls in the season opener against Mumbai Indians. Following him, Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 122 runs in 5 matches.
In the bowling department, Noor Ahmad has been CSK’s highest wicket-taker, with 9 wickets in 5 matches. He took 4 wickets for just 18 runs against Mumbai Indians.
