As of late 2025, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) played two exciting matches against each other during the 2025 Indian Premier League season. Here are the scorecards for both thrilling encounters:
Match 1: Kolkata Knight Riders Dominates in Chennai
Match 25: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Date: April 11, 2025
Result: KKR won by 8 wickets
Match Summary: In a stunning display of bowling and power-hitting, the Kolkata Knight Riders completely outclassed the Chennai Super Kings on their home turf. CSK struggled to build momentum and were restricted to a low total, thanks to a superb bowling performance from KKR’s spin and pace attack. Sunil Narine was the star of the show, both with the ball and the bat. He picked up crucial wickets to dismantle CSK’s batting order and then unleashed a blistering cameo to seal the win for KKR with ease.
Scorecard Highlights:
CSK Batting (1st Innings):
Total: 103/9 (20 overs)
Top Scorer: Shivam Dube (31 not out)
Key Contributor: Vijay Shankar (29)
KKR Bowling:
Best Figures: Sunil Narine (3/13)
Support: Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy (2 wickets each)
KKR Batting (2nd Innings):
Total: 107/2 (10.1 overs)
Match-Winning Knock: Sunil Narine (44 from 18 balls)
Solid Start: Quinton de Kock (23)
Player of the Match: Sunil Narine (KKR)
Match 2: Chennai Super Kings Stages an Incredible Comeback
Match 57: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Date: May 7, 2025
Result: CSK won by 2 wickets
Match Summary: The second encounter between the two teams was a nail-biting thriller that went down to the wire. KKR set a challenging target, propelled by a strong performance from their top order. However, CSK’s young guns, led by a blistering knock from Dewald Brevis, kept the chase alive despite losing wickets at regular intervals. It was a gritty team effort, with MS Dhoni providing a calm presence and crucial runs at the end to guide the team to an improbable victory. This win, though a late one in the season, showed the fighting spirit of the Super Kings.
Scorecard Highlights:
KKR Batting (1st Innings):
Total: 179/6 (20 overs)
Top Scorer: Ajinkya Rahane (48)
Power Hitter: Andre Russell (38)
CSK Bowling:
Best Figures: Noor Ahmad (4/31)
Support: Ravindra Jadeja (1/34)
CSK Batting (2nd Innings):
Total: 183/8 (19.4 overs)
Heroic Knock: Dewald Brevis (52 from 25 balls)
Crucial Contributions: Shivam Dube (45) and MS Dhoni (17 not out)
Player of the Match: Noor Ahmad (CSK)
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