New Delhi: MS Dhoni’s return as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain IPL 2025 What kind of dominance in Chepack was not marked by fans. Instead, it turned out to be a forgetful outing for the domestic side, as they were limited to just 103 for their 20 overs by a clinical to just 103. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Bowling Unit.
This total (103/9) is now the lowest score of CSK which is in their home ground, Ma chidambaram stadium,
The collapse by KKR spinners was triggered, who were responsible for six CSK wickets – the most wickets CSK have lost to spin in an IPL innings anytime.
Known to aid spin, the Chepack Pitch worked against the domestic side on the day, as Sunil Narin and Varun Chakarvarshi’s choice implemented Chokhold with clever variations and accuracy.
The lowest first innings for CSK in IPL history:
97 vs Mumbai Indians, Wankhede, 2022
103/9 vs KKR, Chennai, 2025*
109 vs Rajasthan Royals, Jaipur, 2008
110/8 vs Delhi Daredevils, Delhi, 2012
103/9 against KKR also stands as the second lowest total recorded by any team in Chepack, only behind the 70 all-outs of Royal Challengers Bangalore against CSK in 2019.
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