CSK vs KKR Match Scorecard 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders Dominate in Chennai

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The 25th match of the IPL 2025 season delivered a stunning result as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) crushed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by a massive 9-wicket margin at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. It was a night to forget for CSK, who recorded their lowest total at home, and a night to remember for KKR, who made a statement with both bat and ball.

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Let’s dive into the full match details and scorecard.


🏟️ Match Overview

  • Match: CSK vs KKR, Match 25, IPL 2025

  • Date: April 11, 2025

  • Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

  • Toss: Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to bowl first

  • Result: KKR won by 9 wickets


🟡 Chennai Super Kings Innings: 103/9 in 20 Overs

CSK had a nightmarish outing with the bat. They were unable to handle the spin-friendly conditions and KKR’s well-executed bowling plan. The innings never really took off, with regular wickets falling and no major partnerships to build a respectable total.

🔝 Top Scorers:

  • Shivam Dube – 31*

  • Vijay Shankar – 29

  • No other batsman crossed 15 runs.

❌ Fall of Wickets:

  1. Rachin Ravindra – 4

  2. Devon Conway – 12

  3. Vijay Shankar – 29

  4. Rahul Tripathi – 4

  5. Ravichandran Ashwin – 1

  6. Ravindra Jadeja – 0

  7. MS Dhoni – 2

  8. Noor Ahmad – 1

  9. Khaleel Ahmed – 0

  10. Anshul Kamboj – 0* (Not out)

🎯 Bowling Highlights for KKR:

  • Sunil Narine: 3 wickets

  • Harshit Rana: 2 wickets

  • Varun Chakaravarthy: 2 wickets

  • Moeen Ali: 1 wicket

  • Vaibhav Arora: 1 wicket

CSK finished at 103/9, which was well below par and the lowest ever total they've posted at their home ground.


🟣 Kolkata Knight Riders Innings: 104/1 in 5.4 Overs

KKR came out all guns blazing. Their openers took full advantage of the modest target, with Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine setting the pace from the very beginning. The chase was wrapped up in under 6 overs, making it one of the fastest successful chases in IPL history.

🔝 Top Scorers:

  • Quinton de Kock – 46 (power-packed innings)

  • Sunil Narine – 20 (explosive start)

  • Ajinkya Rahane – 25* (calm finisher)

❌ Fall of Wicket:

  • Quinton de Kock – 46 (dismissed by Anshul Kamboj)

🎯 CSK Bowling Highlight:

  • Anshul Kamboj took the only wicket.

KKR finished the chase at 104/1 in just 5.4 overs, sealing a one-sided victory and adding to CSK's woes.


⭐ Match Highlights & Key Takeaways

🔥 Sunil Narine – The Game Changer

A brilliant all-round performance from the veteran. He picked up 3 crucial wickets with the ball and provided a fiery start with the bat.

⚠️ CSK's Collapse

The batting unit completely failed to adapt, with poor shot selection and lack of partnerships. Only two players crossed 20 runs.

✅ KKR's Intent

Their aggressive and fearless approach with the bat was commendable. The bowlers set up the win, and the batters finished it off clinically.


📊 Final Scorecard Summary

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Chennai Super Kings               103/920.0
Kolkata Knight Riders               104/15.4

Winner

KKR won by 9 wickets

🗓️ What’s Next?

KKR look like strong contenders this season with their balanced lineup and aggressive strategy. CSK, on the other hand, will need to regroup, rethink their combinations, and come back stronger in their next match.


📝 Final Thoughts

The clash between CSK and KKR in IPL 2025 turned out to be a lopsided affair, showcasing the depth and dominance of KKR. For CSK fans, it was a rare off day at Chepauk, but knowing the legacy of the franchise, they’ll be eager to bounce back. This match might just go down as one of the most dominant performances of the season.

Stay tuned for more updates, match analysis, and IPL action!

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