KKR Vs CSK, IPL 2025, Match 57: Dewald Brevis And Noor Ahmad Shine As Chennai Super Kings Edge Past Kolkata Knight Riders In Last-Over Thriller

KKR Vs CSK, IPL 2025, Match 57: Dewald Brevis And Noor Ahmad Shine As Chennai Super Kings Edge Past Kolkata Knight Riders In Last-Over Thriller

The match was a perfect display of cricketing drama, which featured momentum shifts, stellar individual performances, and a dramatic finish.

Amertha RangankarUpdated: Wednesday, May 07, 2025, 11:26 PM IST
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In a nerve-wracking IPL 2025 encounter, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 2 wickets with just two balls to spare. The high-octane match, played under the lights at the iconic Eden Gardens, saw momentum swing multiple times before CSK clinched victory in the final over.

Kolkata Knight Riders posted a competitive total of 179/6 in 20 overs. Ajinkya Rahane played a composed innings, scoring 48 runs off 33 balls, including 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. He anchored the top order, while Andre Russell delivered the fireworks in the middle overs with a powerful 38 off 21 balls, smashing 4 boundaries and 3 sixes. Chennai’s left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad was the standout bowler, claiming 4 wickets for 31 runs in his full quota of 4 overs. His spell stifled KKR’s acceleration in the crucial middle overs and set the stage for CSK’s chase.

In reply, Chennai Super Kings chased down the target by scoring 183/8 in 19.4 overs. Youngster Dewald Brevis was the star with the bat, blazing a match-turning 52 off just 25 deliveries, including 4 boundaries and 4 sixes. His explosive knock gave CSK the required momentum in the chase. Supporting him was the reliable Shivam Dube, who anchored the innings with 45 off 40 balls, hitting 2 fours and 3 sixes. The duo's partnership steadied the innings after early hiccups. KKR’s Vaibhav Arora put up a spirited fight with the ball, picking up 3 wickets for 48 runs in 3 overs, keeping CSK under pressure till the final moments.

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