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| Sunil Narine stars as Kolkata Knight Riders crush Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets in IPL 2025 Match 25 |
The CSK vs KKR clash in IPL 2025 turned out to be a complete rout as Kolkata Knight Riders cruised past Chennai Super Kings with a dominant 8-wicket victory. In a match that was over in just 10.1 overs of the second innings, Sunil Narine was the undisputed star, delivering a match-winning performance with both ball and bat.
Super Kings vs Knight Riders: CSK’s Batting Crumbles
Opting to bat first in this high-voltage Super Kings vs Knight Riders battle, CSK could only manage 103/9 in 20 overs. The innings never really got going as early wickets set them back. Rahul Tripathi, returning to the lineup, showed some promise but struggled to find rhythm, scoring 16 off 22 before falling to Sunil Narine.
Shivam Dube (31*) and Vijay Shankar (29) tried to hold the innings together, but against a disciplined KKR bowling unit, it wasn’t enough. CSK’s batting lineup looked shaky, and no one could accelerate when it was most needed.
Sunil Narine: The Game-Changer
Sunil Narine was the hero of the day. With the ball, he produced an exceptional spell—taking 3 wickets for just 13 runs, including key dismissals of Rahul Tripathi, Ravindra Jadeja, and MS Dhoni. Then, with the bat, he tore into CSK’s bowlers with a jaw-dropping 44 off 18 balls, including 5 sixes.
His performance defined the match and highlighted why he remains one of the most valuable players in IPL 2025.
KKR’s Blazing Chase
Chasing 104, KKR made it look ridiculously easy. After a quick start from Quinton de Kock (23), Narine continued the assault. By the time he departed, the Knight Riders had already sealed the game. Ajinkya Rahane (20*) and Rinku Singh (15*) completed the formalities with more than 9 overs to spare.
Match Summary: CSK vs KKR – IPL 2025
CSK: 103/9 (20 overs)
- Top scorers: Shivam Dube 31*, Vijay Shankar 29
- KKR bowling: Sunil Narine 3/13, Varun Chakaravarthy 2/22
KKR: 107/2 (10.1 overs)
- Top scorers: Sunil Narine 44, Quinton de Kock 23
- CSK bowling: Noor Ahmad 1/8, Anshul Kamboj 1/19
Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets
What’s Next for CSK in IPL 2025?
This loss will sting for CSK, who now need to regroup and address their top-order issues. With several games still to go in IPL 2025, the team has the talent—but consistency is key if they want to bounce back.
Meanwhile, KKR continues to look like one of the most balanced sides this season, with Sunil Narine proving why he’s still one of the league's most dangerous all-rounders.
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