MS Dhoni’s Return as CSK Captain Ends in Embarrassment After KKR Crush Chennai at Chepauk

Sunil Narine’s all-round brilliance and CSK’s lowest-ever home total combined for a one-sided win as Kolkata Knight Riders chased down 104 in just 10.1 overs.

April 12, 2025: Match Summary – IPL 2025, Match 25:
MS Dhoni’s much-anticipated return as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain was overshadowed by an abysmal batting performance and a ruthless Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) unit that handed CSK their fifth straight loss of the season. The home side slumped to their lowest-ever IPL total at Chepauk, managing just 103/9 in 20 overs, before KKR chased down the target in just 10.1 overs with 8 wickets in hand.

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Sunil Narine was the undisputed star of the match, taking 3 wickets and smashing 44 off 18 balls, as CSK’s batting lineup collapsed yet again — with Dhoni walking in at No. 9 and scoring only 1.

The defeat marked CSK’s first-ever run of three consecutive losses at home, and raised major questions about their squad composition and strategy under the returning Dhoni.

Also Read: IPL 2025: “Just Trying to Get the Team Off to a Flying Start”: Sunil Narine

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Top Highlights:

• Sunil Narine: 3/17 with the ball and 44 (18) with the bat.
• CSK’s 103/9: Their lowest home total in IPL history.
• KKR chased 104 in just 10.1 overs, boosting net run rate.
• MS Dhoni: Returned to captaincy after 682 days, but was out for 1 run.
• Ajinkya Rahane (KKR skipper): Calm and classy, guided chase with 28*.
• KKR rise to 3rd in the points table; CSK remain 9th.

Also Read: IPL 2025: “We Never Got Any Partnerships”: MS Dhoni Reflects on CSK’s Fifth Straight Loss After Crushing Defeat to KKR

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What They Said:

“Quite a few nights haven’t gone our way. Need to look deep down inside,” said a dejected MS Dhoni post-match, admitting CSK’s struggles.

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Next Fixtures:

• CSK face LSG on April 14 in a must-win match.
• KKR will next take on Punjab Kings at Mullanpur on April 15.

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