MS Dhoni's Return as CSK Captain Ends in Embarrassment as KKR Crush Chennai at Chepauk
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.
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“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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