On May 7, 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clinched a nail-biting 2-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, in IPL 2025, severely denting KKR’s playoff hopes. KKR posted 179/6, led by Ajinkya Rahane’s 48 (33 balls), but CSK chased 183/8 in 19.4 overs, powered by Dewald Brevis’ explosive 52 (25 balls), Shivam Dube’s 45 (40 balls), and MS Dhoni’s match-sealing six in the final over.
Match Highlights
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane opted to bat first on a tacky pitch. Rahane’s 48 (33 balls, 4 fours, 2 sixes) and late contributions from Andre Russell (38 off 21) and Manish Pandey (36* off 28) took KKR to 179/6. CSK’s chase saw early trouble at 60/5, but Brevis’ 52 (25 balls, 4 fours, 4 sixes) and Dube’s 45 (40 balls, 2 fours, 3 sixes) turned the game. With 8 runs needed in the last over, MS Dhoni (17* off 18) smashed a six off Andre Russell and took a single to level the scores, before Anshul Kamboj hit the winning four off the next ball.
Moment of the Match
MS Dhoni’s towering six over midwicket off Andre Russell’s first ball in the final over brought CSK within 2 runs of victory, shifting momentum decisively in their favor.
Player of the Match
Dewald Brevis (CSK) for his game-changing 52 off 25 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Scorecard
KKR Batting
|
Player |
Runs |
Balls |
4s |
6s |
S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK) |
11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 122.22 |
|
Sunil Narine |
26 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 152.94 |
|
Ajinkya Rahane (C) |
48 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 145.45 |
|
Angkrish Raghuvanshi |
1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
|
Manish Pandey |
36* | 28 | 1 | 1 | 128.57 |
|
Andre Russell |
38 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 180.95 |
|
Rinku Singh |
9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 150.00 |
|
Ramandeep Singh |
4* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
|
Extras |
6 (LB 4, W 2) |
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Total |
179/6 (20 ov) |
CSK Bowling
|
Bowler |
Overs |
Runs |
Wickets |
Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Khaleel Ahmed |
2 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
|
Anshul Kamboj |
3 | 38 | 1 | 12.70 |
|
Ravichandran Ashwin |
3 | 19 | 0 | 6.30 |
|
Noor Ahmad |
4 | 31 | 4 | 7.80 |
|
Ravindra Jadeja |
4 | 34 | 1 | 8.50 |
|
Matheesha Pathirana |
4 | 39 | 0 | 9.80 |
CSK Batting
|
Player |
Runs |
Balls |
4s |
6s |
S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ayush Mhatre |
0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
Devon Conway |
0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
Urvil Patel |
31 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 281.82 |
|
Ravichandran Ashwin |
8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
|
Ravindra Jadeja |
19 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 190.00 |
|
Dewald Brevis |
52 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 208.00 |
|
Shivam Dube (IP) |
45 | 40 | 2 | 3 | 112.50 |
|
MS Dhoni (C)(WK) |
17* | 18 | 0 | 1 | 94.44 |
|
Noor Ahmad |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
|
Anshul Kamboj |
4* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400.00 |
|
Extras |
5 (LB 1, W 4) |
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Total |
183/8 (19.4 ov) |
KKR Bowling
|
Bowler |
Overs |
Runs |
Wickets |
Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Vaibhav Arora |
3 | 48 | 3 | 16.00 |
|
Moeen Ali |
2 | 23 | 1 | 11.50 |
|
Harshit Rana |
4 | 43 | 2 | 10.80 |
|
Varun Chakaravarthy |
4 | 18 | 2 | 4.50 |
|
Sunil Narine |
4 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 |
|
Andre Russell |
2.4 | 22 | 0 | 8.20 |
Match Flow
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Powerplay: KKR scored 67/2, with Narine and Rahane setting the tone. CSK managed 62/5 in their first 6 overs.
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Key Partnership: Brevis and Dube’s 67-run stand for the 6th wicket revived CSK’s chase.
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Final Over Drama: Needing 8 runs, Dhoni’s six off Russell’s first ball and a single leveled the scores, before Kamboj’s four sealed the win.
Playoff Implications
CSK’s win keeps their playoff hopes alive, while KKR’s loss leaves them on the brink of elimination, needing near-miraculous results in their remaining games.