CSK Stun KKR; Brevis, Noor Ahmad Star

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ended their four-match IPL losing streak with a dramatic two-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens, chasing down 179 despite an early collapse to 60/5. Dewald Brevis led CSK's recovery with a rapid 52 off 25 balls, supported by Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni in the tense chase. Earlier, Ajinkya Rahane top-scored for KKR with 48, partnering with Sunil Narine to set a solid platform. Noor Ahmad starred with the ball for CSK, taking 4/31 and dismantling KKR's middle order, including the wickets of Narine, Raghuvanshi, Russell, and Rinku Singh. The defeat severely dents KKR’s playoff hopes, making them reliant on other results, while CSK remain at the bottom of the table due to a poor net run rate. The match showcased CSK’s potent spin attack and Brevis’s counter-attacking ability under pressure.