Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 2 wickets in a thrilling IPL match on May 7, 2025, at Eden Gardens. Dewald Brevis starred for CSK.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured a dramatic two-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a tense Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. While CSK are already out of playoff contention, their third win of the season delivered a significant blow to KKR’s aspirations for a top-four finish.
Batting first after winning the toss, Kolkata Knight Riders posted a competitive total of 179 for 6 on a pitch described as tacky. Captain Ajinkya Rahane anchored the innings with a patient 48, while late aggressive cameos from Andre Russell (38 off 21 balls) and Manish Pandey (36) helped KKR reach a challenging score. Chennai’s bowling effort was spearheaded by spinner Noor Ahmad, who was exceptional, claiming four key wickets for just 31 runs.
Chasing 180 for victory, Chennai Super Kings faced a difficult start, losing early wickets and finding themselves in trouble at 60 for 5. However, a stunning counter-attack from young Dewald Brevis turned the momentum in CSK’s favour. Brevis smashed a breathtaking 52 off only 25 deliveries, an innings highlighted by taking 30 runs off a single over bowled by Vaibhav Arora. hivam Dube provided valuable support with a solid 45. Debutant Urvil Patel also impressed with a quickfire 31 off just 11 balls.
Despite losing wickets in the latter stages, CSK held their nerve, with the experienced MS Dhoni guiding the chase. Dhoni remained unbeaten and finished the match in his signature style, hitting a six in the final over to seal the two-wicket win with just two balls to spare.
The defeat leaves KKR’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread. They remain on 11 points from 12 games, now requiring not only wins in their remaining matches but also favorable results from other teams to have a chance at qualifying for the knockout stage. For CSK, the victory, their third in 12 matches, serves as a morale booster despite their elimination from the tournament. This match, the 57th of the IPL 2025 season, proved to be a nail-biter that will be remembered for Brevis’ explosive batting and Dhoni’s calm finish.
