In a high-octane contest on the iconic Eden Gardens, Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) held their nerve to script a exceptional two-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 57 of the Indian Premier League 2025. Chasing 180 for victory, CSK overcame a top-order collapse because of some explosive middle-order batting, sealing the win with two balls to spare.
Kolkata Knight Riders construct a aggressive whole
After profitable the toss and opting to bat first, the Knight Riders posted a strong whole of 179/6 of their 20 overs. Regardless of an early jolt with the dismissal of Angkrish Raghuvanshi for simply 1 run, the Knight Riders discovered stability by way of a well-paced knock from Ajinkya Rahane. The seasoned campaigner struck 48 off 33 balls, anchoring the innings whereas constructing partnerships with Sunil Narine (26 off 17) and Manish Pandey (36 off 28).
Andre Russell then offered the late fireworks with a blistering 38 off simply 21 deliveries, smashing 4 boundaries and three towering sixes to push KKR nearer to the 180-mark. Rinku Singh chipped in with a fast 9, however CSK’s Noor Ahmad stood out with the ball, claiming 4 wickets for 31 runs in a match-defining spell. Ravindra Jadeja and Anshul Kamboj contributed with a wicket apiece, as CSK managed to maintain the hosts beneath 180 on a batting-friendly floor.
Dewald Brevis and MS Dhoni shine in CSK’s chase
CSK’s chase obtained off to a nightmare begin, dropping each openers — Ayush Mhatre and Devon Conway — for geese inside the opening overs. The early stress was momentarily lifted by a fiery cameo from Urvil Patel, who hammered 31 off simply 11 balls, together with 4 sixes. Nonetheless, with wickets persevering with to fall at common intervals, KKR appeared to have the higher hand.
That was till Dewald Brevis turned the tide with a game-changing knock of 52 off 25 balls, mixing brute drive with intelligent strokeplay. Supported ably by Shivam Dube, who performed a composed 45 off 40, the duo stitched an important partnership that introduced CSK again into the competition. Veteran skipper MS Dhoni chipped in with an important six throughout his 17-run knock earlier than Kamboj utilized the final touch with a boundary off his solely ball confronted.
For KKR, Varun Chakaravarthy was excellent with the ball, returning figures of two/18 in 4 overs, whereas Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana shared 5 wickets between them. Moeen Ali additionally made an affect with the ball, dismissing the damaging Urvil.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
Homebound with a W. #KKRvCSK #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/HbxU1MUu2G
— Chennai Tremendous Kings (@ChennaiIPL) Could 7, 2025
⚡⚡What A sport for CSK
🏟️Congratulations to chennai tremendous kings for this Win
Anshul Kamboj Successful shot 🎊🌟💥
🚨Dewald Brevis Shivam Dube properly performed 🎆
Noor Ahmed Spinner 🔥
🚦Ajinkya Rahane Raghuvanshi Rinku Sunil Narine Andre Russell Varun chakravarathy 🎊#KKRvCSK… pic.twitter.com/95rGvRhKV8
— Pintu Dera (@pintudera_) Could 7, 2025
TAKE A BOW, DEWALD FREAKING BREVIS pic.twitter.com/bDuIaJR3q2
— 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐨 (@SergioCSKK) Could 7, 2025
Dewald brevis aka Child ab
Smashed 6 4 4 6 6 4 30 runs in a single over .. He’s monster pic.twitter.com/K0THUAHgXG
— Gareebchacha (@gareebchacha) Could 7, 2025
Due to a masterclass from Urvil Patel and Dewald Brevis, we efficiently chased down 180. ✨💛 pic.twitter.com/r7bpaKd8Um
— 𝐒𝐔𝐉𝐀𝐋 (@SujalCSK) Could 7, 2025
Third win for CSK on this season 🔥#KKRvsCSK #IPL2025 Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/NYqSgTFBsA pic.twitter.com/3oO82LNC98
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) Could 7, 2025
MS DHONI – THE GREATEST FINISHER EVER FINISHER EVER 💛 pic.twitter.com/qxQBLwhctZ
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) Could 7, 2025
Alternative league has been gained by CSK this season which can final fairly a number of years for them.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) Could 7, 2025
CSK IN 2026.💛☠️ pic.twitter.com/czNsc9Lu0O
— Dhonism (@Dhonismforlife) Could 7, 2025
Chased 180Runs even after 5wickets in Powerplay
That is New Age Csk..Replicating the classic CSK..
We’re coming – 2026 🎯@ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/DHDWxvIFJ4
— Lohith Reddy🦋🍷 (@Love_Cinemaa) Could 7, 2025
AFTER 6 YEARS,
CSK HAS CHASED A TARGET OF 180 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/gDQv9Zmwik
— CSK Followers Military™ (@CSKFansArmy) Could 7, 2025
CSK followers Lastly 😏. #KKRvsCSK pic.twitter.com/VwmdWxzBho
— Rathna kumar (@MrRathna) Could 7, 2025
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