CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: MS Dhoni took over as Chennai Super Kings I Turnaround vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Veteran MS Dhoni once again stepped into leading the team, raising expectations between fans and teammates once again said that his return to the hull could bring a very important change in luck for a five -time champion.
CSK falls in significant stability behind a series of defeat, recently Punjab Kings have lost 18 runs. Despite chasing a rigorous 219 in Mulanpur, there were encouraging indications with the bat, offering a slever of Asha in front of KKR Clash.
However, Chepauk – A Fort for CSK once – has not offered the benefits of its normal home this season. There has been a lot of change in the nature of the pitch, causing the hosts to read and adapt. Head coach Stephen Fleming recently voiced his frustration after a crushed defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore, outlining unfamiliar challenges by his home ground.
To bounce back, CSK must quickly acclimatise for new chapack conditions. The spin trio of Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin and Noor Ahmed will be the key to the effort, as they try to find their shore again at a place where CSK is historically dominating.
Dhoni’s presence will again be central for CSK’s campaign revival. The 42-year-old returned the clock with 12-gent 27 against PBK, with three sixes and a boundary, showing that he still has a lot to offer with the bat.
In the previous game, the return as Devon Conway, Rachin Rabindra, and Shivam Dubey is also well for CSK, who currently ranks ninth with just one win out of the five matches.
In the bowling department, CSK is likely to stick to his spinners, relying on his spinners to make an impact in home conditions, Khalil Ahmed, Mukesh Chaudhary, and Mathesh Pathirana are likely to stick to their speed trio.
For Kolkata Knight Riders, they reach the smarting in Chennai with a narrow loss to Lucknow Super Veterans three days ago. With only two wins of the five matches, the defending champions are also under pressure to return to the way of winning the playoff race.
KKR bowlers were separated in the Eden Gardens in their last outing and will be keen to capitalize on themselves in Chepuk. His batting will once again be on the experienced shoulders of Quinton de Coke, Sunil Narin, Captain Ajinkya Rahane, Andre Russell and the promising Angakish Raghuvanshi, along with Rinku Singh.
Point table standing:
Chennai Super Kings: 9th (1 win, 4 defeat)
Kolkata Knight Riders: 6th (2 wins, 3 defeats)
Squad:
Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (C&WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dubey, Matha Pathirana, Noor Ahmed, Ravichandran Ashwin, Davon Conway, Syed Khalel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Huel Tripathi, Vijay Shankkar, Sam Curan Hood, Gurran Singh, Nathan Alis, Nathan Alis, Nathan Alasa, Nathan Alis, Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi (WK), Andre Siddha.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Quinton de Coke (WK), Sunil Narin, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Ramandip Singh, Harshit Rana, Varan Chakar, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, Rovman, MOENITH SISODAA, MOENITH SISODIA, MOENITHAL Powell, Mayank Markande, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Chetan Sakaria.
