Wed May 07 15:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Chennai Super Kings Spinners Stifle Kolkata Knight Riders, Restricting Them to 179/6
**Chennai, India –** A masterful spell of 4 for 31 by Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad spearheaded Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match. KKR, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive, started aggressively, reaching 67/1 in the powerplay. However, Ahmad’s double strike in a pivotal over immediately after the fielding restrictions were lifted turned the tide. He dismissed Sunil Narine (26) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi in quick succession, derailing KKR’s momentum.
The wickets triggered a significant slump in KKR’s scoring rate. They endured a 24-ball drought without a boundary before Andre Russell briefly revived the innings with some powerful hitting. However, Ahmad’s dismissal of Rinku Singh effectively dismantled KKR’s middle order. From a strong start, KKR managed only 112 runs in the remaining 14 overs, with CSK’s spinners dominating the latter stages. The final five overs yielded a meagre 55 runs.
Earlier, KKR’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz provided a brisk start before falling to Anshul Kamboj. Ajinkya Rahane and Narine then capitalized on the powerplay, but KKR ultimately fell short of a competitive total thanks to CSK’s impressive spin bowling. The victory keeps Chennai’s playoff hopes alive.
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