Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2025 Highlights: MS Dhoni Stays Unbeaten As CSK Dent KKR’s Playoff Hopes With Narrow Win

KKR vs CSK LIVE: Thank you!

That’s a wrap for our live coverage of the IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings. CSK now boast an impressive 20-11 head-to-head record against KKR, whose playoff hopes are now almost over. 

Join us tomorrow, as Punjab Kings take on Delhi Capitals. Following ‘Operation Sindoor’, we wait to see whether that match goes ahead properly. 

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KKR vs CSK LIVE: Brevis, Noor game-changers

Dewald Brevis smashed a 22-ball half-century at a crucial juncture, at a pressure situation. Noor took 4 wickets with the ball, but listen to the names – Narine, Raghuvanshi, Russell and Rinku. He also made two crucial runs with the bat!

And don’t forget about Urvil Patel! Making his debut, he smashed 31 off just 11 balls. His knock ensured that CSK were never under pressure with the run-rate.

KKR vs CSK LIVE: CSK win for the third time

CSK chase down 180+ for the first time since 2019. They came so close to beating RCB in their last game, they’ve finally got over the line in a tense run chase. CSK stay rooted at the bottom of the table, but these last few games have allowed some superb talents to come through for them.

KKR vs CSK LIVE: Heartbreak for KKR

KKR were on the front foot as CSK were down to 60/5 at one stage. They came back incredibly to make a game out of it after Brevis smashed 30 runs in one over. But they lose in their final home match, and the reigning champs now need a miracle to make the playoffs from here. 

KKR vs CSK LIVE: CSK WIN

Kamboj slams it for 4! CSK have beaten KKR in a last-over nail-biter. No fielder at long-on, Kamboj clears the in-field and slams the winning runs. CSK win with two balls to spare. That could be the end of KKR’s playoff hopes!

CSK 183/8 (19.4) beat KKR 179/6 (20)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: Single!

MS Dhoni does take a single on the third ball! It’s up to Anshul Kamboj to finish the game now. Scores level. 1 needed off the final 3 balls.

CSK 179/8 (19.3)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: SIX!

Dhoni slams it over mid-wicket! MAXIMUM! MS Dhoni strikes on the first ball of the last over. Russell misses his yorker, Dhoni clears it over mid-wicket! CSK need only 2 runs off 5 balls now. Next ball is a dot!

CSK 178/8 (19.2)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: Noor OUT!

Noor departs! He tries the big shot on the final ball, but it is taken by Rinku Singh once again at long-on. Andre Russell must defend 8 to keep KKR’s playoff hopes realistically alive. MS Dhoni is on strike!

CSK 172/8 (19)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: CSK run two!

Poor delivery from Vaibhav, brings it back in towards Noor. The tailender gets it away through on the on-side and Noor and Dhoni scrape two runs! CSK need 8 off 7! Noor on strike on the final ball of the over.

CSK 172/7 (18.5)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: OUT!

Dube departs! Tries to go big on a wide yorker, misses the connection, the ball goes way up and Rinku Singh takes a terrific catch, jumping backwards, at mid-on. KKR have a glimmer of hope. Dube goes for 45 off 40. 10 needed off 8.

CSK 170/7 (18.4)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: SIX!

Vaibhav Arora started the over so well, but he bowls one into the stumps and Dube sends it back over long-on for a maximum! 10 needed off 9 now. CSK in control now, surely.

CSK 170/6 (18.3)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: Great over by Russell

Superb over by Andre Russell. Nails his yorker almost every time. Concedes only 4 runs. CSK need 18 runs off 12 balls. Still the equation in favour of the men in yellow. Vaibhav Arora will bowl Over No. 19. Can he redeem himself?

CSK 162/6 (18)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: SIX!

Shivam Dube, big hit! Once again, Dube slams a boundary at a crucial stage. It is very achievable for CSK now. They need 23 off 20 balls. Harshit bowls a slower one, but Dube picks it well and deposits it over long-on.

CSK 157/6 (16.4)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: 33 needed off 24

CSK need 34 runs off the final 4 overs. Required run-rate still under 9, and two proven finishers at the crease. However, two quick wickets could turn the game in favour of the men in purple. 

CSK 147/6 (16)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: FOUR!

Dube pulls, Dube gets 4! The set man at the crease chipping in with boundaries now. Dube not allowing pressure to build with regular boundaries at a crunch stage. Short ball by Russell, Dube gets four, just past the fielder at fine leg.

CSK 145/6 (15.4)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: Russell comes in

Ajinkya Rahane has handed the ball to Andre Russell. KKR’s go-to man over so many years, can he come up with a moment of magic to keep KKR’s playoff hopes alive tonight? Good start to the over, 1 off the first two balls.

CSK 141/6 (15.2)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: SIX!

Shivam Dube goes big! Clears long-off, gets a maximum in the 15th over. First maximum off Dube’s innings. He has been patient but he has held one end tightly at this points. CSK need 41 off the final 5 overs.

CSK 140/6 (15)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: Narine completes spell

KKR have bowled out their two mystery spinners. Narine wicketless but economical, 0/27 in 4 overs. Dhoni and Dube take no risks whatsoever against Narine, play out a defensive over. Now, it’s up to the pacers. Harshit comes in.

CSK 132/6 (14)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: Varun’s spell ends

Varun Chakravarthy’s wonderful spell comes to an end. He has given KKR a glimmer of hope in this must-win match. 2/18 in his 4 overs. MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube at the crease, CSK need 51 off 42 balls.

CSK 129/6 (13)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: BREVIS OUT!

Varun strikes, Brevis departs! KKR need wickets to win now, and that is the big one. The run-rate is in CSK’s control, so KKR need wicket. Brevis departs for 52 off 25, Chakravarthy gets his second wicket of the game.

CSK 127/6 (12.1)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: 30 OFF THE OVER! 50 FOR BREVIS

WHAT AN OVER! Game-changing over! Vaibhav Arora has been taken to the cleaners by Dewald Brevis. 30 off the over, CSK’s required run-rate is down to just over 6 runs an over! 50 for Brevis off just 22 balls!

CSK 123/5 (11)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: 6, 4, 100 up!

100 up for CSK! They’ve got there in really quick time! Brevis slams a six over long-off, then a boundary through fine leg, and then hammers it straight back past the bowler for a boundary and a six! Vaibhav has been taken to the cleaners.

CSK 113/5 (10.4)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: 93 after 10

Another good over from Varun Chakravarthy. Concedes just 5 runs in the end. Worry for KKR will be that Varun has just one more over left, and CSK’s required run-rate isn’t too difficult. KKR need wickets.

CSK 93/5 (10)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: SIX!

Dewald Brevis smashes six! Very well picked up by the talented South African, against Sunil Narine. Clears mid-wicket and grabs a maximum. This partnership slowly turning fruitful for CSK. 9 comes off Narine’s over.

CSK 88/5 (9)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: Another great over by Varun

Chakravarthy bowls another fine over, puts a brake on the run flow. Just 5 runs off it. Importantly for CSK, these two batters are holding on. The required run-rate is just 8.42, so it is very much achievable for the men in yellow.

CSK 79/5 (8)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: FOUR!

Great shot by Brevis! Takes the risk, doesn’t get the full monte on it but still gets 4. Through mid-wicket, just short of Ramandeep Singh running in. Two boundaries conceded by Narine, CSK continue their healthy run-rate. All they need is a solid partnership.

CSK 74/5 (7)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: Big winds in Kolkata

Fast, heavy winds in Kolkata, and play is halted for a moment. Shivam Dube slaps a boundary through extra cover after that, against Sunil Narine. Terrific timing by the left-hander, who is due a big knock this season.

CSK 69/5 (6.3)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: 62/6 in the powerplay

What a dramatic, topsy-turvy powerplay. Some of the purest hitting off Urvil Patel’s blade, but otherwise, you have to say KKR are on the front foot. 5 wickets in six overs: two for Rana, one each for Vaibhav, Moeen and Varun.

CSK 62/5 (6)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: OUT!

Jadeja departs! Immediate response by Varun Chakravarthy. Jadeja gets an outside edge, and he is bowled! Chennai Super Kings have lost five wickets in the powerplay. Yes, their run-rate is excellent, but now they desperately need a big partnership.

CSK 60/5 (5.2)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: FOUR!

Ravindra Jadeja continues the onslaught. First ball by Chakravarthy and Jadeja slams it back over the bowler’s head for a boundary! 19 off 9 now, Jadeja. How can KKR stop him here?

CSK 60/4 (5.1)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: OUT!

Harshit gets Ashwin! Once again, the pacer leaks runs but strikes with the last ball of his over. Ashwin slams it straight to Raghuvanshi standing at backward point. Harshit does the ‘calma’ celebration. CSK 4-down!

CSK 56/4 (5)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: OUT!

Harshit gets Ashwin! Once again, the pacer leaks runs but strikes with the last ball of his over. Ashwin slams it straight to Raghuvanshi standing at backward point. Harshit does the ‘calma’ celebration. CSK 4-down!

CSK 56/4 (5)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: 50 up for CSK!

Chennai Super Kings continue the flow of runs at electric pace! Jadeja gets 4 more through third man, Harshit leaking runs here. They have a lot of batting to come after this – Brevis, Dube, Dhoni. 180 is definitely in sight.

CSK 53/3 (4.3)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: SIX!

Ravindra Jadeja gets a maximum! Comes down the track and takes Harshit on, and smashes him over mid-wicket for six. Great shot by Jadeja. Played a brilliant 45-ball 77 in CSK’s last match, and seems to be continuing the good form.

CSK 49/3 (4.2)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: Good over by Moeen

Moeen Ali with a much neater second over. Concedes just six runs. Two veteran India stars, who have won India many, many matches across formats, now at the crease for CSK. Jadeja and Ashwin, can they work their magic again?

CSK 43/3 (4)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: OUT!

Urvil is gone! Swings hard at the final ball off Harshit Rana’s over, takes an outside edge and a superb catch taken at short third-man by Varun Chakravarthy! Big wicket for KKR. CSK are three wickets down, despite their fast start.

CSK 37/3 (3)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: FOUR! SIX!

First boundary for R Ashwin! Pace from Harshit, wide outside off-stump, and Ashwin picks up 4 runs. Slams it through the point region, away from the fielder. And then Urvil smashes it for six over mid-wicket again! What a hitter this guy is!

CSK 37/2 (2.5)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: CONWAY GONE!

Moeen strikes! Devon Conway clean bowled! Plays and misses, but the ball turns back in sharply and Moeen Ali gets a wicket. He was sent to the cleaners by Urvil, but he has dismissed another opener. Ashwin has been sent in!

CSK 25/2 (1.5)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: 6, 4, 6 Urvil!

Urvil Patel is taking Moeen Ali to the cleaners! Smacks a six over mid-wicket, and then clears it over the circle, over mid-off for 4 more. This guy can hit the ball really well! KKR under the pump a bit here. AND SIX MORE! Urvil clears mid-wicket again!

CSK 24/1 (1.3)

KKR vs CSK LIVE: SIX, URVIL!

What a way to kickstart your IPL career! Second ball maximum! Incredible timing, sends it over deep square-leg for a six. The 26-year-old holds the record for the joint-fastest T20 century by an Indian. Can he show that talent today?

KKR 6/1 (0.4)