Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Date: May 7, 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Innings Summary:
Total: 183/6 (20 overs)
Top Scorers:
- Shreyas Iyer – 62 (39)
- Venkatesh Iyer – 41 (25)
Best Strike Rate:
- Andre Russell – 28 (12)
Key Highlights:
- Solid start by openers.
- Shreyas Iyer’s classy knock held the innings together.
- Late flourish from Andre Russell lifted KKR past 180.
Plus Points:
- Good powerplay scoring.
- Shreyas Iyer’s form peak at right time.
- Russell’s finishing touch.
Minus Points:
- Middle overs slowdown.
- Missed a few singles and doubles.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Innings Summary:
Total: 177/7 (20 overs)
Top Scorers:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad – 54 (36)
- Moeen Ali – 33 (20)
Best Strike Rate:
- Moeen Ali – 165.00
Key Highlights:
- Strong opening stand.
- Ruturaj’s classy half-century.
- Middle-order collapse hurt momentum.
Plus Points:
- Positive start in powerplay.
- Ruturaj’s dependable form.
Minus Points:
- Lack of middle-over acceleration.
- Key wickets lost at crucial times.
- Death overs execution lacked intent.
Player of the Match: Shreyas Iyer (KKR)
Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 6 runs.
Points Table Impact:
- KKR solidifies 3rd spot.
- CSK slips to 5th with playoff race tightening.
Overall: A high-energy thriller at Eden Gardens with KKR holding nerves in the final overs. Tactical bowling changes and key field placements in death overs made the difference.
Next Fixtures:
- KKR vs SRH (May 10)
- CSK vs DC (May 11)
