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IPL 2025

KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Match 57 of IPL 2025. 

Varun Chakaravarthy fined for giving send-off to Dewald Brevis. 

CSK defeated KKR by two wickets.

 Varun Chakravarthy (2nd L) of Kolkata Knight Riders celebrates the wicket of Dewald Brevis of Chennai Super Kings with teammates during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings 

Varun Chakravarthy (2nd L) of Kolkata Knight Riders celebrates the wicket of Dewald Brevis of Chennai Super Kings with teammates during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2025: BCCI slaps hefty fine on star spinner Varun Chakravarthy after CSK's two wicket win against KKR

Both Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders remained stagnant in the IPL 2025 points table despite MS Dhoni's men edged past Ajinkya Rahane's men by two wickets

CSK nicked past KKR by two wickets in their IPL 2025 clash

This was CSK's first win after suffering four successive defeats

KKR's Rinku Singh (R) plays a shot as CSK's wicketkeeper watches on in this frame

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: Here's how the standings shape up after KKR vs CSK clash

MS Dhoni addressed the talks around his IPL retirement after leading CSK to a hard-fought two-wicket win over KKR at the Eden Gardens stadium

MS Dhoni addressed the retirement talks after CSK beat KKR in their IPL 2025 clash

CSK notched up a hard-fought 2-wicket win over KKR

Chennai Super Kings' captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in this frame

'After this IPL gets over...': MS Dhoni makes it all clear about his IPL retirement plan after CSK's 2-wicket win over KKR

KKR vs CSK Highlights IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings notched a narrow two-wicket win to almost end Kolkata Knight Rider's IPL 2025 campaign

CSK captain MS Dhoni (C) and Shivam Dube (L) run between the wickets during IPL 2025 clash against KKR

KKR vs CSK Highlights, IPL 2025: CSK's first win after 4 matches plays spoilsport in KKR's playoff chances as Dhoni's brigade edge Rahane's men by 2 wickets

CAB received a bomb blast threat in middle of the ongoing Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025 clash

KKR vs CSK IPL 2025 match is rocked by a bomb blast threat

CAB received a bomb attack threat in middle of the match

KKR's Ajinkya Rahane (R) and CSK's MS Dhoni in frame

Bomb blast threat in middle of Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings clash puts IPL 2025 security on high alert

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) invited Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to bowl first after winning the toss in their IPL 2025 clash

CSK lost the toss and were put to bowl first against KKR

Know the playing XIs of both the teams here

CSK skipper MS Dhoni (L) and KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane in frame

IPL 2025 KKR vs CSK Today Match Toss: Kolkata Knight Riders opt to bat first against Chennai Super Kings; Know Playing XIs of both teams

KKR head coach Chandrakant Pandit wants his team to ignore the noise around MS Dhoni ahead in their crucial IPL 2025 clash against CSK

KKR head coach Chandrakant Pandit has a message for his team ahead of IPL 2025 clash against CSK

Chandrakant Pandit wants his team to ignore the noise around MS Dhoni

KKR coach Chandrakant Pandit talks with his team (L) and CSK captain MS Dhoni in frame

Coach Chandrakant Pandit advises KKR players how to ignore noise around MS Dhoni in IPL 2025 clash vs CSK, says 'If you ask me...'

Sunil Gavaskar isn't happy with the increased salary cap for uncapped players in the Indian Premier League. He also cited MS Dhoni's example in the same context

Sunil Gavaskar has urged BCCI to change the IPL rule for uncapped players

Gavaskar feels the salary cap for uncapped players should be reduced

CSK captain MS Dhoni in frame

'To accommodate MS Dhoni...': Sunil Gavaskar wants BCCI to change IPL auction rule 'so that Indian cricket doesn't lose out on talent'

India's fastest T20 centurion Urvil Patel has joined Chennai Super Kings for the remainder of the IPL 2025

CSK have signed Urvil Patel for rest of the IPL 2025 season

Few days back, Urvil Patel was called for CSK's mid season trial for IPL 2025

Chennai Super Kings' Mahendra Singh Dhoni (2L) celebrates with his teammates in this frame

CSK rope in India's fastest T20 centurion in middle of IPL 2025 as injury replacement for wicketkeeper-batter

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PBKS vs DC

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In the aftermath of the escalation on the India-Pakistan border, the IPL 2025 is likely to be suspended. 

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala.

The Dharamsala stadium was evacuated following air raids in neighbouring cities.

A special train has been arranged by the BCCI to ensure players reach safely in Delhi.

IPL 2025 Trophy

Big News: IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely, BCCI takes big decision post escalation on India-Pakistan border

On May 8, PSL 2025 match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was cancelled whereas the IPL 2025 match in Dharamsala was cancelled midway. 

Cricket Australia is in regular touch with PCB, BCCI and local government authorities.

There are several Australian players playing in the IPL and the PSL.

The remaining of PSL 2025 matches have been shifted to the UAE.

Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Justin Langer

Cricket Australia issues statement on concern over their players involved in IPL 2025 and PSL 2025

The exciting Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav understands there is a need for him to give his body some time to recover the pace lost.

Mayank Yadav's pace has dropped considerably since his return after injury.

In the previous game against Punjab Kings, Mayank remained wicketless and conceded 60 runs.

Mayank said that he needs to give his body some time to get back breakneck speeds.

Mayank Yadav, Rishabh Pant

Mayank Yadav breaks silence on his reduced pace ahead of RCB clash, says 'The body will...'

After the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was cancelled following air raids in neighbouring cities, the clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is on as of now.

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala following air raids alert in neigbouring cities.

IPL chairman said that the LSG vs RCB match is on as of now.

A special train has been arranged by the BCCI to move players from Dharamsala to Delhi. 

Ravi Bishnoi, Virat Kohli

Will LSG vs RCB clash in Lucknow go ahead amidst India-Pakistan military clash? IPL chairman gives crucial update

The IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called which saw both teams splitting points

The PBKS vs DC clash was called off amidst escalating India-Pakistan border tensions

IPL 2025 points table remained unchanged after the PBKS vs DC clash

PBKS' Prabhsimran Singh react during the IPL 2025 match against DC

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: Here's how the standings shape up after PBKS vs DC match was called off

India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma wants people to refrain from spreading or believing in any fake news related to the India-Pakistan military conflict on the border.

India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma hailed the Armed Forces' valour on the border.

Rohit has urged citizens from spreading or believing any fake news.

Earlier this week, Rohit announces his retirement from Test cricket.

Rohit Sharma

'Be responsible and refrain from spreading or believing any fake news': Proud Rohit Sharma's message to citizens after escalation on India-Pakistan border

Sanjay Manjrekar feels Rohit Sharma's Test days were over and pointed out his average which was just over 10 in the format.

Kolkata vs Chennai Match Stats

Match 57, Eden Gardens, Kolkata

IPL 2025: BCCI slaps hefty fine on star spinner Varun Chakravarthy after CSK's two wicket win against KKR

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2025

Wed 7 May, 19:30:00 IST

KKR, who chose to bat

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 11

CSK
103/9 (20.0 ov)

KKR
107/2 (10.1 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 08

CSK
141/3 (17.4 ov)

KKR
137/9 (20.0 ov)

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2023 On May 14

CSK
144/6 (20.0 ov)

KKR
147/4 (18.3 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Adrian Holdstock (SA), Anish Sahasrabudhe (IND) and Rohan Pandit (IND)

Referee
Amit Sharma (IND)

News updates

IPL 2025: BCCI slaps hefty fine on star spinner Varun Chakravarthy after CSK's two wicket win against KKR

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: Here's how the standings shape up after KKR vs CSK clash

'After this IPL gets over...': MS Dhoni makes it all clear about his IPL retirement plan after CSK's 2-wicket win over KKR

KKR vs CSK Highlights, IPL 2025: CSK's first win after 4 matches plays spoilsport in KKR's playoff chances as Dhoni's brigade edge Rahane's men by 2 wickets

Bomb blast threat in middle of Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings clash puts IPL 2025 security on high alert

IPL 2025 KKR vs CSK Today Match Toss: Kolkata Knight Riders opt to bat first against Chennai Super Kings; Know Playing XIs of both teams

Coach Chandrakant Pandit advises KKR players how to ignore noise around MS Dhoni in IPL 2025 clash vs CSK, says 'If you ask me...'

'To accommodate MS Dhoni...': Sunil Gavaskar wants BCCI to change IPL auction rule 'so that Indian cricket doesn't lose out on talent'

CSK rope in India's fastest T20 centurion in middle of IPL 2025 as injury replacement for wicketkeeper-batter

Kolkata vs Chennai Match Stats

Match 57, Eden Gardens, Kolkata

IPL 2025: BCCI slaps hefty fine on star spinner Varun Chakravarthy after CSK's two wicket win against KKR

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2025

Wed 7 May, 19:30:00 IST

KKR, who chose to bat

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 11

CSK103/9 (20.0 ov)

KKR107/2 (10.1 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 08

CSK141/3 (17.4 ov)

KKR137/9 (20.0 ov)

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2023 On May 14

CSK144/6 (20.0 ov)

KKR147/4 (18.3 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets

Umpires

UmpireAdrian Holdstock (SA), Anish Sahasrabudhe (IND) and Rohan Pandit (IND)

RefereeAmit Sharma (IND)

News updates

IPL 2025: BCCI slaps hefty fine on star spinner Varun Chakravarthy after CSK's two wicket win against KKR

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: Here's how the standings shape up after KKR vs CSK clash

'After this IPL gets over...': MS Dhoni makes it all clear about his IPL retirement plan after CSK's 2-wicket win over KKR

KKR vs CSK Highlights, IPL 2025: CSK's first win after 4 matches plays spoilsport in KKR's playoff chances as Dhoni's brigade edge Rahane's men by 2 wickets

Bomb blast threat in middle of Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings clash puts IPL 2025 security on high alert

IPL 2025 KKR vs CSK Today Match Toss: Kolkata Knight Riders opt to bat first against Chennai Super Kings; Know Playing XIs of both teams

Coach Chandrakant Pandit advises KKR players how to ignore noise around MS Dhoni in IPL 2025 clash vs CSK, says 'If you ask me...'

'To accommodate MS Dhoni...': Sunil Gavaskar wants BCCI to change IPL auction rule 'so that Indian cricket doesn't lose out on talent'

CSK rope in India's fastest T20 centurion in middle of IPL 2025 as injury replacement for wicketkeeper-batter

CSK
103/9 (20.0 ov)

KKR
107/2 (10.1 ov)

CSK
141/3 (17.4 ov)

KKR
137/9 (20.0 ov)

CSK
144/6 (20.0 ov)

KKR
147/4 (18.3 ov)

Umpire
Adrian Holdstock (SA), Anish Sahasrabudhe (IND) and Rohan Pandit (IND)

Referee
Amit Sharma (IND)