Kolkata Knight Riders couldn’t get going against the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2025. Despite the presence of the aggressive batters, the defending champions posted just 179/6 at the Eden Gardens. Ajinkya Rahane was the top scores, amassing 48 runs off 33 balls, laced with 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. Andre Russell tried to take on the bowlers, scoring 38 runs off 21 deliveries, with the help of 4 fours and 3 sixes.

Manish Pandey managed 36 off 28 balls, including 1 four and 1 six. Sunil Narine, who was looking good before getting dismissed, made a contribution of 26 runs off 17 deliveries. He hit 4 boundaries and 1 six.

Noor Ahmad was the pick of the bowlers, dismissing four batters. He conceded just 31 runs from his four overs.