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Published: April 12, 2025
The long-awaited return of Mrs. Dhoni as Captain Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ended with a disappointing note while his side collapsed to their lowest IPL at home. Kolkat Knight Riders (KKR) made a light work of modest targets of 104 running, running to a victory in just 10.1 adding and handing over to CSK a humble defeat at Chepauk Stadium.
With fans hoping for a re -rise under the guidance of Dhoni, the reality was far from a fairy tale. Hitting first, CSK managed only 103/9 in its 20 supplementsShocking collapse marked by a bad choice of shooting, sharp bowling and alarming lack of application from the upper row. The audience watched in astonishment silence that Dhoni was walking unusual in no. 9, fired to solitude.
Sunil Narine led a charge for KKR, taking 3 for 15 in her four additives. Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit wounds tossed with two shots apiece, while CSK kicks fought to read variations and pace on the ball. Only Ravandra Jadeja showed some resistance from a dark 28 of 24 balls.
KKR forced the chase to look effortlessly, with openers Phil Salt and Sunil Narine Launching a brutal attack in PowerPlay. The duo added 71 rides in just 5.4 addings, effectively sealed the game early. Narine broke 42 deliveries 18, while the salt remained undefeated at 38 while Krkr cruised to 106/2 at 10.1 added.
The dominant victory raises Kolkat Knight Riders to third place in the IPL 2025 points, confirming its playoffs of the playoffs. For CSK, however, the loss leaves them in ninth place, with serious issues related to their form and strategy.
While Dhoni’s return to the leaders brought hope and nostalgia to CSK fans, the team’s effect suggests a deeper need for restructuring and clarity. Whether this was just a day off or a sign of bigger campaign problems remains to be seen.
One thing is clear – if CSK is bounced, they will need much more than a change in the captain.
