Mon Apr 14 17:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Kolkata Knight Riders Thrash Chennai Super Kings by 8 Wickets in IPL 2024
**Chennai, India** – The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered a resounding 8-wicket victory over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a low-scoring IPL 2024 encounter at the Chepauk Stadium on Friday. CSK, batting first, posted their lowest ever total at their home ground – a paltry 103/9 in 20 overs. This is CSK’s fifth consecutive loss.
KKR chased down the target with ease, reaching 104/2 in just 10.1 overs. Sunil Narine was the star performer for KKR, claiming 3 wickets and scoring 44 runs. His performance included a dropped catch by Vijay Shankar.
The match was riddled with dropped catches. Shankar was twice dropped, once by Narine and once by Venkatesh Iyer, offering him crucial reprieves. Furthermore, Anukul Roy let a chance slip to dismiss Quinton de Kock.
MS Dhoni’s controversial LBW dismissal added to CSK’s woes. Initially given out LBW, replays suggested the ball may have hit the bat, but the third umpire upheld the on-field decision.
The match concluded with a massive six by Rinku Singh, sealing KKR’s victory. This win marks KKR’s emphatic triumph over a struggling CSK side. Narine was named player of the match for his all-around brilliance. The poor batting performance by CSK highlights their current struggles in the tournament.
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