Thrilling Victory: CSK Sends KKR Tumbling Out of Playoff Race
In a nail-biting IPL match, Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets, significantly impacting KKR's playoff chances. Dewald Brevis led CSK's charge with a spectacular 52, while Noor Ahmad shone in bowling. KKR, despite strong performances, fell short in defending 179.
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In a thrilling match on Wednesday, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) edged past Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by two wickets, dampening KKR's hopes for IPL playoff qualification.
CSK successfully chased the 180-run target, with Dewald Brevis top-scoring with an explosive 52 off 25 balls. Contributions from Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni helped seal the victory, leaving two balls to spare.
For KKR, Vaibhav Arora emerged as their top bowler with three wickets. Despite notable innings from Ajinkya Rahane and Andre Russell, their total of 179 for 6 couldn't withstand CSK's determined pursuit, led by Noor Ahmad's four-wicket haul.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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