The 25th match of the IPL 2025 season featured a highly anticipated clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on April 11, 2025. This match was expected to be a thriller given the rich history between the two sides, but what unfolded was a commanding performance by KKR, spearheaded by a devastating innings from Sunil Narine, and a clinical bowling show by the spinners.
Let’s break down this game comprehensively, with a complete chennai super kings vs kolkata knight riders match scorecard, detailed match analysis, and player performances.
Toss and Conditions
The Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to bowl first, trusting their in-form bowling lineup to exploit the pitch’s spin-friendly nature. The decision proved to be spot on as CSK struggled to gain momentum throughout their innings.
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Chennai Super Kings Innings – A Struggle from Start to Finish
CSK’s batting innings never really took off. KKR’s bowlers applied constant pressure, with Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy leading the charge. CSK could only manage 103/9 in their allotted 20 overs—a below-par score by all standards, even on a sluggish Chennai pitch.
Chennai Super Kings Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Rachin Ravindra | c Rahane b Harshit Rana | 4 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Devon Conway | lbw b Moeen Ali | 12 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 109.09 |
| Rahul Tripathi | b Narine | 16 | 22 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 72.72 |
| Vijay Shankar | c Ali b Varun | 29 | 21 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 138.09 |
| Shivam Dube | not out | 31 | 29 | 60 | 3 | 0 | 106.89 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | c Arora b Harshit Rana | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 14.28 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | c †de Kock b Narine | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Deepak Hooda | c Arora b Varun | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| MS Dhoni (c)† | lbw b Narine | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Noor Ahmad | c Varun b Arora | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Anshul Kamboj | not out | 3 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Extras: (lb 1, w 4) – 5
Total: 103/9 in 20 Overs (RR: 5.15)
Did Not Bat: Khaleel Ahmed
Fall of Wickets:
1-16 (Conway, 3.1 ov), 2-16 (Rachin, 4.1 ov), 3-59 (Vijay Shankar, 9.4 ov),
4-65 (Tripathi, 10.6 ov), 5-70 (Ashwin, 12.5 ov), 6-71 (Jadeja, 13.3 ov),
7-72 (Hooda, 14.2 ov), 8-75 (Dhoni, 15.3 ov), 9-79 (Noor Ahmad, 17.2 ov)
Kolkata Knight Riders Bowling – Spin Dominates
KKR’s bowlers capitalized on the spin-friendly conditions. Narine was exceptional, finishing with figures of 3/13 in his 4 overs. Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana chipped in with 2 wickets each, while Moeen Ali also got into the act with a crucial breakthrough.
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KKR Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
| Vaibhav Arora | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Moeen Ali | 4 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Harshit Rana | 4 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 4.00 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.50 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 3.25 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings – Narine Turns Opener, Turns Match
Needing just 104 to win, KKR approached the chase aggressively. The surprise promotion of Sunil Narine to open the innings proved to be a masterstroke. He hammered 44 off just 18 balls, which included 5 sixes, effectively killing the chase within the powerplay.
The job was finished in just 10.1 overs as KKR romped home with 8 wickets in hand.
Kolkata Knight Riders Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Quinton de Kock † | b Kamboj | 23 | 16 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 143.75 |
| Sunil Narine | b Noor Ahmad | 44 | 18 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 244.44 |
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | not out | 20 | 17 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 117.64 |
| Rinku Singh | not out | 15 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 125.00 |
Extras: (lb 1, nb 2, w 2) – 5
Total: 107/2 in 10.1 Overs (RR: 10.52)
Did Not Bat: Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Moeen Ali, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy
Fall of Wickets:
1-46 (de Kock, 4.1 ov), 2-85 (Narine, 7.1 ov)
CSK Bowling – No Real Threat
The CSK bowlers were completely neutralized by KKR’s aggressive batting. Khaleel Ahmed was taken for 40 runs in his 3 overs, while even the experienced Ravichandran Ashwin failed to make an impact. Only Anshul Kamboj and Noor Ahmad managed to pick up a wicket each.
CSK Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
| Khaleel Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 13.33 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.50 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Noor Ahmad | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4.00 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 0.1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 54.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Player of the Match: Sunil Narine
No surprises here – Sunil Narine was awarded the Player of the Match for his match-winning all-round performance. He first took 3 wickets for just 13 runs with the ball and then came back to smash 44 off 18 balls at a strike rate of 244.44.
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Final Summary
- Match: CSK vs KKR, 25th Match, IPL 2025
- Venue: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets
- Player of the Match: Sunil Narine
Key Takeaways
- KKR spinners strangled the CSK batting lineup on a tricky Chennai pitch.
- Sunil Narine continues to thrive in his dual role, proving to be a game-changer yet again.
- CSK’s middle and lower order failed to show intent, leading to a sub-par total.
- KKR’s chase was ruthlessly efficient, signaling strong form going forward in the IPL 2025 season.
FAQs About Chennai Super Kings Vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Who won the CSK vs KKR match on April 11, 2025?
Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by 8 wickets.
What was the final score of Chennai Super Kings?
CSK scored 103/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the top scorer for KKR?
Sunil Narine scored 44 off 18 balls.
Where was the match played?
The match was played at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
