In a high-stakes battle at Eden Gardens, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pulled off a stunning two-wicket victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
The match had all the drama of a nail-biting contest, with CSK chasing down KKR’s 179-run target in 19.4 overs.
KKR started strong, posting 179/6 thanks to solid performances by their top order. The early powerplay saw them at 67/1, and despite slowing down in the middle overs, a late surge ensured a competitive total. CSK’s chase, however, got off to a rocky start, losing five wickets within the powerplay, leaving them struggling at 62/5.
Just when the match seemed to slip away, veteran MS Dhoni stepped up. His massive six in the final over turned the tide, setting up debutant Anshul Kamboj to finish the game in style with a boundary.
The victory marked yet another classic CSK finish, reminding fans why Dhoni is regarded as one of the greatest finishers in cricket history.
The loss was heartbreaking for KKR, who fought valiantly until the last ball. Andre Russell and Vaibhav Arora’s efforts in the death overs nearly secured them a win, but CSK’s resilience prevailed.
CSK’s win strengthens their position in the points table, reaffirming their reputation as one of the most consistent teams in IPL history.
KKR are still in the playoff race, but their chances have taken a hit after their loss to CSK. Currently, KKR sits sixth in the points table with five wins and five losses. To qualify, they must win all their remaining matches and hope other results go their way
