April 11, 2025, saw a shocking IPL 2025 encounter where Kolkata Knight Riders, under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, crushed MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings by a massive 8 wickets at the legendary MA Chidambaram Stadium, also known as Chepauk. This was match 25 of the ongoing IPL season, and the game ended in a stunning fashion that left CSK’s fans speechless.
KKR won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that worked like magic. Chennai’s batting lineup crumbled under the pressure, posting a mere 103/9 in their 20 overs, which became their lowest-ever home score in IPL history. The pitch was tough, but KKR’s bowlers, led by Sunil Narine’s brilliant spell, ensured the hosts had no chance. Narine took 3 wickets for just 13 runs in his 4 overs, a performance that left CSK’s batters scrambling.
The CSK batters struggled from the word go. They managed to score just 103 runs, losing 9 wickets along the way. Former CSK player Moeen Ali made an early impact, dismissing Devon Conway. CSK’s collapse was swift, and by the 15th over, they were struggling at 71/6. Incredibly, CSK went 63 balls without a boundary and failed to hit a single six during the powerplay.
Despite a valiant 31 from Shivam Dube, CSK’s score was simply too low to defend. KKR’s chase was calm and composed, with openers Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine racing to a quick 46-run partnership in just 4 overs. Though de Kock was dismissed in the 5th over by Anshul Kamboj, KKR’s momentum remained unshaken. Narine continued to dominate, blasting 44 runs off just 18 balls before being dismissed in the 8th over.
At this point, KKR had already put up 85 runs on the board, and it was only a matter of time. The chase was completed by Ajinkya Rahane and Rinku Singh, who ensured that KKR crossed the line with 59 balls still remaining. It was an emphatic victory that reminded everyone of the power of KKR’s all-round performance and Sunil Narine’s brilliance.
