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IPL 2025

Chennai Super Kings lost to the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, in the most balls remaining in the Indian Premier League's history. 

Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Ajinkya Rahane in frame

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Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans are tied on points but trail in NRR, with the Gujarat Titans leading the standings.

Kolkata Knight Riders' players celebrating Devon Conway's wicket

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MS Dhoni said that they did not manage to put enough runs on the board. However, he backed his batting and told them to stick to their strengths.

Chennai Super Kings' captain MS Dhoni in frame

'Today I felt we did not have enough...': MS Dhoni reacts to CSK's embarrasing loss against KKR at home

CSK batters were restricted to 103/9, their lowest home score ever. In reply, KKR managed to chase down the score with 59 balls and 8 wickets remaining.

KKR beat CSK by 8 wickets.

CSK were restricted to 103/9.

KKR chased it down with 59 balls remaining.

Kolkata Knight Riders' Sunil Narine celebrates with captain Ajinkya Rahane

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In the end, CSK was restricted to 103 for 9 in 20 overs by KKR, which was their lowest home IPL total ever. 

Chennai Super Kings' captain MS Dhoni walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal against KKR

MS Dhoni's captaincy return ends up disastrous as CSK register their lowest score in Chepauk

MS Dhoni said they lost way too many matches, and every game is crucial here. 

MS Dhoni makes return as CSK captain.

He announces two big changes in Playing XIs.

KKR won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Chennai Super Kings' captain MS Dhoni and his Kolkata Knight Riders' counterpart Ajinkya Rahane in frame

'We have lost too many matches and now...': MS Dhoni gives his first message on returning as CSK captain ahead of KKR clash

KKR won the toss and elected to bowl first. Both teams will be eyeing to pick up a big win here.

Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni in frame

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MS Dhoni was confirmed to return to his captaincy role for CSK, giving the IPL 2025 an unexpected but exciting turn.

MS Dhoni and Dwayne Bravo reunite ahead of CSK vs KKR clash

'Traitor is here': MS Dhoni reacts to reunion with KKR mentor Dwayne Bravo ahead of CSK vs KKR clash

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL 2025 clash will take place at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

MS Dhoni to lead CSK in IPL 2025 clash aganst KKR. 

CSK managed to win just one match out of their last five outings. 

Mahendra Singh Dhoni runs between the wickets during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match

'It’s possible if MS Dhoni is there...': India's ODI World Cup winning star picks his favourite for IPL 2025 clash between CSK and KKR

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 after getting an elbow injury. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 122 runs in five matches of IPL 2025.

MS Dhoni to lead CSK for their remaining matches of IPL 2025. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad playing football with CSK teammates

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Insights

PBKS won the toss and elected to bat first. Both teams will be eyeing a big win here and enter the top four again.

PBKS won the toss and elected to bat first.

Big star makes debut for KKR.

Check Playing Xis both team.

Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer in frame

PBKS vs KKR toss: Superstar pacer makes much-awaited debut for Ajinkya Rahane-led side as Shreyas Iyer puts them to bowl first - Check Playing XIs

IPL 2025: Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer wants Rishabh Pant to hit straight and look to rotate the strike instead of looking for the big shot more often.

Rishabh Pant scored his season's first half-century. 

Pant has the best batting average against CSK.

Pant struggled to rotate strike in the middle overs. 

Rishabh Pant, MS Dhoni

'He never looks to hit straight': Former RCB batter wants Rishabh Pant to learn this from 'master' Virat Kohli

MS Dhoni was seen limping once more on Monday when he entered the team hotel in Lucknow, in a very alarming footage that has now gone viral on social media.

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IPL 2025, MI vs SRH: Former India women's team captain Anjum Chopra has advised Mumbai Indians to change Rohit Sharma's batting position. 

Rohit Sharma has scored 56 runs from 5 innings.

Rohit averages over 21 against SRH in IPL history.

Rohit has been struggling for form this IPL season.

Rohit Sharma

'They can always look at pushing Rohit Sharma down the order or...': Former India captain feels star opener's poor form hurting Mumbai Indians

Like the other greats of Mumbai cricket, Rohit Sharma has a long and illustrious history with the Wankhede Stadium.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma in frame

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American Football

Why the Philadelphia Eagles passed on Tyreek Hill: GM Howie Roseman’s ‘deal-breaker’ stance on controversies overrides star power. Full analysis of Philly’s principled call here.

Philadelphia Eagles’ potential pursuit for Tyreek Hill has ended before it began.

The franchise has opted to steer clear of the Dolphins star.

Eagles opts out of Tyreek Hill trade as wide receiver’s controversies stir hesitation

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Don Hasselbeck, Super Bowl XVIII champion and father of NFL QBs Matt and Tim, passes at 70. Relive his career, legacy, and family impact here.

The football world is mourning the loss of Don Hasselbeck.

He was a Super Bowl XVIII champion and patriarch of one of the NFL’s most storied families

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The 2025 NFL Draft faces harsh criticism as experts label it ‘the worst ever.’ Why QB concerns spell trouble—full breakdown inside.

The NFL Draft is typically a celebration of football’s future—a night where hope and hype collide.

But the 2025 class is bucking tradition, labeled by experts as one of the weakest in decades.

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Chennai vs Kolkata Match Stats

Match 25, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

CSK • 1st innings
103/9

KKR • 2nd innings
107/2

BATTERS

Quinton de Kock (W)
b Anshul Kamboj

Sunil Narine
b Noor Ahmad

Ajinkya Rahane (C)
not out

Rinku Singh
not out

Yet To bat

Venkatesh Iyer

Ramandeep Singh

Andre Russell

Moeen Ali

Harshit Rana

Vaibhav Arora

Varun Chakaravarthy

BOWLERS

Khaleel Ahmed

Anshul Kamboj

Ravichandran Ashwin

Noor Ahmad

Ravindra Jadeja

Fall Of Wicket

Quinton de Kock

Sunil Narine