CSK outclassed KKR by two-wickets tonight.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) virtually knocked out defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from the playoffs race in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) after outclassing them by two wickets at Eden Gardens tonight (May 7).
In the process, the five-time champions registered a unique feat. For the first time in five years since 2019, CSK have successfully chased down a 180+ target. Notably, CSK lost 12 previous instances when they chased 180+ targets.
Only PBKS (15) in 2015-21 has a longer sequence of unsuccessful attempts at chasing 180+ targets in IPL while RCB also went through 12 unsuccessful attempts between 2019-23.
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Speaking about the KKR vs CSK match, the MS Dhoni-led side secured a narrow win which cost KKR a spot in the playoffs. MS Dhoni played a clinical cameo of 17 (18) to see the Yellow army over the finishing line in their chase of 180.
The defending champions had 11 points from 11 games before the CSK tie and needed to win all their remaining three fixtures. However, the loss tonight has put the odds against them and only a miracle can now see them finish in the top four.
KKR are still mathematically in contention but even winning their last two games will take them to 15 points. Historically, having 16 points have been enough to secure qualification.
Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are already on 16 points while Punjab Kings (PBKS) are on 15 with all three teams having three matches left. KKR can optimistically finish at the fourth place but their fate now depends on the results of other fixtures.
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