IPL 2025 Match Live Score Today, CSK vs KKR Live Cricket Score: Sunil Narine played a key role in Kolkata Knight Riders’ dominant 8-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings, scoring a quickfire 44 off 18 balls after taking 3 crucial wickets with the ball. This comprehensive win marked CSK’s third consecutive loss at Chepauk, a first in the franchise’s history, as KKR surged to 3rd place in the IPL 2025 standings.
Narine’s stellar bowling performance included the prized wicket of MS Dhoni, as CSK were restricted to a paltry 103/9 in their 20 overs—their lowest score ever at Chepauk. Along with Dhoni, Narine also dismissed Rahul Tripathi and Ravindra Jadeja, while Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana each took two wickets.
After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, Ajinkya Rahane’s KKR side made crucial changes, bringing in Moeen Ali for Spencer Johnson. CSK, meanwhile, replaced the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad with Rahul Tripathi and Anshul Kambhoj came in for Mukesh Choudhary.
Indian Premier League, 2025
Chennai Super Kings
103/9 (20.0)
Kolkata Knight Riders
107/2 (10.1)
Match Ended ( Day – Match 25 )
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets
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Rinku Singh finishes it off with a six, sealing a dominant 8-wicket win for Kolkata Knight Riders over Chennai Super Kings. The chase was wrapped up in just 10.1 overs, with 59 balls to spare, after Sunil Narine’s explosive 44 and a calm finish by Rahane and Rinku. A night to forget for CSK and a statement win for KKR.
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: 6 runs off 10th over
Rinku Singh finally breaks the shackles with a boundary after a few dot balls, slicing one over midwicket despite a miscue. Noor Ahmad continues to keep things tight with a mix of wrong’uns and quicker deliveries, but KKR inch closer to the target with smart strike rotation. Just a matter of time now.
KKR: 98/2
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: Good over by Ashwin
Rahane continues to guide the chase with composure, rotating the strike with singles and picking up a couple after a dropped chance at deep midwicket. Ashwin kept things tidy, mixing his lengths, but KKR remain firmly in control of the chase.
KKR: 92/2
Sunil Narine's blitz finally ends! Noor Ahmad breaks through, bowling him for a fiery 44 off just 18 balls. His innings, laced with 2 fours and 5 sixes, has already put KKR on the brink of victory. Noor then kept things tight, giving away just 2 runs and building pressure on the new batter, Rinku Singh.
KKR: 87/2
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: KKR off to rocket start
Sunil Narine is putting on a show at Chepauk! Back-to-back sixes off R Ashwin have all but sealed this chase for KKR. While Rahane rotates strike calmly, Narine is clearing the ropes with ease. CSK are running out of options fast as KKR edge closer to a dominant win.
KKR: 85/1
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: 18 runs off 6th over
Sunil Narine and Ajinkya Rahane are making light work of the chase as KKR race ahead. Narine continues his assault with a six and a four off Khaleel Ahmed, while Rahane adds a stylish six of his own. CSK's bowlers look out of answers as the boundaries keep flowing.
KKR: 71/1
Anshul Kamboj strikes again, dismissing Quinton de Kock for 23 off 16 balls, as CSK pick up their first wicket. De Kock attempts to hit a good-length ball over the corner but misses, and his off stump is knocked over.
KKR: 53/1
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: Chennai staring at crushing loss
Narine continues his explosive hitting with a six over deep square leg off Ashwin's carrom ball, following it up with a four through the offside. He then adds another single, keeping the momentum going, while de Kock gets off strike with a single of his own.
KKR: 46/0
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: 15 runs of 3rd over
Quinton de Kock is in destructive form, smashing two massive sixes off Khaleel Ahmed, one top-edged and the other a clean strike over deep backward square leg. Narine contributes with a single, while Khaleel struggles with his line and length, conceding a wide as well.
KKR: 34/0
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: 12 runs off 2nd over
Anshul Kamboj starts with a no-ball and Quinton de Kock takes full advantage, hitting a massive six over deep midwicket. Narine then plays a couple of quick singles, while Kamboj struggles to find his rhythm.
KKR: 19/0
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: Kolkata begins 104 chase
Khaleel Ahmed starts well against Quinton de Kock, getting him to defend and miss a few deliveries. Sunil Narine, however, responds with a massive six over deep midwicket off a back-of-a-length ball.
KKR: 7/0
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: 14 runs off last over
Shivam Dube has fought hard in the final over, hitting some crucial boundaries to push CSK closer to 100! Dube managed to strike a couple of fours and two runs, bringing CSK to 99/8 at the end of their innings. Unfortunately, it seems Dube may have injured himself in the process, with a physio coming out to check on him after that final hit. Still, CSK has managed to avoid a record low total, but it has been a challenging performance overall.
CSK: 103/9
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: KKR in full control
Shivam Dube has managed to find a boundary, finally breaking the 63-ball drought for CSK, but the pressure is still on, with just 12 balls left and CSK sitting at 84/8. Dube has been struggling with the full deliveries, but his last shot brings them a much-needed boundary. He’ll need to keep the momentum going in the final few balls if CSK are to reach 100.
CSK: 90/9
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: CSK's hopes rest on Dube as they struggle to reach 100
Can Shivam Dube rescue CSK and get them to 100? With just 12 balls left and 78 runs on the board, CSK's hopes rest on his shoulders. It's been 61 deliveries since their last boundary, and with Harshit Rana coming in to bowl his final over, it looks like a tough ask. KKR are in complete control of the contest, as CSK have lost eight wickets. Dube will need to unleash something special to help them reach a respectable total. Every run counts now!
Noor Ahmad's stay at the crease is short-lived as he is caught by Varun off Arora's bowling. Dube continues to fight for CSK with a single off the next ball. CSK's batting lineup crumbling under the pressure of KKR's spin attack, they're in real danger of being bowled out for a very low total.
CSK: 84/9
Varun is keeping the pressure on with tight, accurate bowling as Noor Ahmad struggles to find his rhythm. Dube, however, keeps things ticking with a single.
CSK: 78/8
Narine delivers the decisive blow, trapping MS Dhoni lbw. After a review for a possible inside edge, the decision stands, and Dhoni departs, leaving CSK with little hope as the innings falls apart. Narine continues to tighten the screws as Dube and Noor Ahmad pick up singles, but CSK's fightback seems to be fading with every passing delivery.
CSK: 77/8
Varun strikes again, as Deepak Hooda is caught at short midwicket without troubling the scorers. CSK’s troubles continue with the fall of yet another wicket, leaving Dhoni to face a tough challenge.
CSK: 74/7
Narine continues to weave his magic! Jadeja goes for a duck, nicking behind with the faintest of touches. CSK’s woes deepen as their trusted finisher departs without troubling the scorers.
CSK: 71/6
Harshit Rana strikes again as Ashwin falls trying to clear long-on, but only finds the fielder. It's been a tidy spell of pressure bowling, and CSK continue to slide with just a few overs remaining and not much batting depth left.
CSK: 70/5
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: Good over by Moeen Ali
Moeen Ali wraps up a fine spell, keeping things tight and picking up a crucial wicket earlier. He finishes with disciplined lines and subtle variations, conceding just a few singles in his final over. CSK continue to rebuild slowly with Dube and Ashwin at the crease.
CSK: 69/4
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: Rahul Tripathi out
Rahul Tripathi’s struggle comes to an end as Sunil Narine bowls an absolute peach to rattle his stumps. Tripathi never quite looked settled and finally falls for a labored 16 off 22 balls, putting CSK in deeper trouble. Narine continues to tighten the screws as CSK lose their fourth wicket.
CSK: 65/4
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: Vijay Shankar out
Vijay Shankar’s promising knock comes to an end as he holes out to Moeen Ali at deep backward square leg. Varun Chakravarthy's quicker legbreak does the trick, and Shankar, trying to go fine, mistimes it straight to the fielder. Just when CSK looked to build a solid stand, they lose a crucial wicket.
CSK: 61/3
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: Vijay Shankar switches gears
Sunil Narine keeps things tight but CSK continue to rotate the strike. Vijay Shankar and Rahul Tripathi pick up a few singles and a couple, with Shankar adjusting well to a sticky surface. Though boundaries are hard to come by, the duo is ensuring the scoreboard keeps ticking.
CSK: 56/2
Vijay Shankar gets yet another reprieve as Venkatesh Iyer loses the ball under the lights, gifting CSK a couple of runs. It’s been a nervy stay for Shankar, but luck seems to be on his side tonight. Rahul Tripathi cracks a crisp boundary off Harshit Rana to release some pressure. Before that, a couple of dot balls kept things tight. CSK will be hoping to build on this small momentum shift.
CSK: 50/2
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: CSK starting to find rhythm
Vijay Shankar provides some much-needed fireworks, launching a lofty six off Moeen Ali over deep midwicket. He follows it up with a couple of singles, while Tripathi rotates the strike with a few quick ones. CSK is starting to find a rhythm after a rocky start.
CSK: 43/2
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: Good over for CSK, 13 runs come off 6th over
Vijay Shankar finally breaks the boundary drought, smashing back-to-back fours off Varun Chakravarthya. Shankar follows it up with a couple of quick singles, showing some signs of recovery for CSK after the early setbacks.
CSK: 31/2
Harshit Rana strikes again, dismissing Rachin Ravindra for 4 with a leading edge off a length ball on leg stump. Ravindra was looking to work the ball to the on-side but only managed to balloon the ball straight to Rahane at extra cover, who made no mistake with the catch. CSK’s troubles continue, and they now find themselves in deep trouble.
CSK: 18/2
Moeen Ali strikes early as he traps Devon Conway lbw for 12 off 11 balls. Conway looked in decent touch with two boundaries, but Moeen gets the breakthrough just as CSK was settling in. Rahul Tripathi now walks in at No. 3, looking to steady the ship. Moeen continues to keep things tight with his accuracy, forcing Tripathi into defensive strokes.
CSK: 16/1
CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: 6 runs off the 3rd over
Conway keeps the momentum going with a crisp straight drive for four, splitting mid-on and mid-off perfectly. Ravindra survives a close call with a direct-hit attempt and picks up a single, while Conway’s quick hands and smart placement continue to rotate the strike effectively.
CSK: 16/0