Mon Apr 14 16:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Chennai Super Kings’ Khaleel Ahmed Continues Dominance, Leads IPL in First-Over Wickets
**Chennai, India –** Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Khaleel Ahmed continued his impressive form in the ongoing IPL 2025, claiming his fourth first-over wicket of the tournament on Monday against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Ahmed, a key weapon for CSK with the new ball, dismissed Aiden Markram for 6, a top edge brilliantly caught by Rahul Tripathi.
This achievement makes Ahmed the leading wicket-taker in the opening over across all bowlers in IPL 2025. His previous first-over scalps include Jake Fraser-McGurk (Delhi Capitals), Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals), and Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians). He narrowly edges out Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals), who has three first-over wickets this season.
Despite his early success, Ahmed finished with figures of 1/38 in his four-over spell. A dropped catch in his final over prevented a second wicket. LSG eventually posted a challenging 166/7. Ahmed’s continued dominance in the opening over makes him a crucial asset for CSK.
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