{"id":2749,"date":"2026-04-14T18:44:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T18:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/csk-sink-kkr-again-as-noor-ahmads-guile-helps-seal-32-run-win"},"modified":"2026-04-14T18:44:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T18:44:59","slug":"csk-sink-kkr-again-as-noor-ahmads-guile-helps-seal-32-run-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/csk-sink-kkr-again-as-noor-ahmads-guile-helps-seal-32-run-win","title":{"rendered":"CSK Sink KKR Again as Noor Ahmad\u2019s Guile Helps Seal 32-Run Win"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kolkata Knight Riders\u2019 early IPL campaign suffered another setback as Chennai Super Kings beat them by 32 runs on a surface that offered plenty of challenge and rewarded patience. Set a target of 193, KKR struggled to gain proper control in the chase and eventually finished on 160\/7, with the defeat highlighting shortcomings in their batting plan and execution. The result leaves the franchise having lost four of its opening five matches.<\/p>\n

KKR\u2019s chase unravels under pressure<\/h2>\n
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  1. KKR\u2019s run chase began poorly, and wickets continued to fall in clusters.<\/li>\n
  2. Noor Ahmad struck a decisive spell, removing key batters\u2014Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh and Cameron Green\u2014helping CSK turn the contest decisively.<\/li>\n
  3. As a result, KKR\u2019s position slid from 79\/2 to 90\/6, putting the chase firmly out of rhythm.<\/li>\n
  4. Akeal Hossain added to the pressure by keeping the scoring rate in check and supporting the wicket-taking momentum.<\/li>\n
  5. Rahane made 28 off 22 balls and Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed 27 off 19, and together they put on a 50-run partnership, but the pace of accumulation proved costly on a two-paced wicket.<\/li>\n
  6. Early pressure also came from Anshul Kamboj and Khaleel Ahmed, who accounted for Finn Allen and Sunil Narine, further denting KKR\u2019s chances.<\/li>\n
  7. Rovman Powell (31 off 22) and Ramandeep Singh (35* off 23) attempted to revive the chase with a late stand, but by then the required run rate had climbed too high.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    CSK build momentum, then tighten the screws<\/h2>\n
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    1. Earlier, CSK set the tone with a strong start, reaching 72\/2 during the powerplay.<\/li>\n
    2. Sanju Samson played a major role with 48 off 32, while Ayush Mhatre struck 38 off just 17 balls.<\/li>\n
    3. Mhatre\u2019s attacking approach generated early momentum, including two sixes and a flamboyant \u201cKapil Dev-style Nataraja Shot.\u201d<\/li>\n
    4. After the powerplay, CSK\u2019s bowling response kept KKR from accelerating, with their spinners\u2014Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy and Varun Chakravarthy\u2014slowing the game down.<\/li>\n
    5. In total, CSK conceded only 68 runs in the 10 overs, restricting KKR\u2019s ability to build a platform.<\/li>\n
    6. Kartik Tyagi impressed at the death as well, mixing pace and variations to maintain control.<\/li>\n
    7. With the bat, Dewald Brevis made 41 off 29 and Sarfaraz Khan scored 23 off 18, guiding CSK to a competitive 192\/5.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      CSK\u2019s balanced showing with both bat and ball proved decisive, while KKR\u2019s chase suffered from an outdated batting approach and ineffective execution on a pitch that demanded sharper decision-making. The defeat further underlines the pressure facing KKR as they try to steady their campaign after a difficult start.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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