The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced a setback in the IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as they were bowled out for a meager 103/9 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This marked their lowest-ever IPL total in Chennai, with Ajinkya Rahane’s KKR dominating the game. CSK struggled from the start, losing key wickets early on, including captain MS Dhoni who managed only 1 run. Despite Shivam Dube’s unbeaten 31*, CSK’s batting lineup collapsed under the pressure of KKR’s bowlers, including Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy. This dismal performance by CSK under Dhoni’s captaincy return highlighted the absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad in the top order. The team’s total of 103/9 is also the second-lowest in Chepauk history, after RCB’s 70 all-out in 2019. CSK’s struggles against spinners and their overall poor batting display raised concerns for the team as they look to bounce back in the tournament.
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