Dominant KKR condemn CSK to their Chepauk nadir

MS Dhoni's return to captaincy wasn't the magic bullet CSK might have hoped for. On a forgettable night, the five-time champions slumped to an unprecedented fifth straight loss, their third at home this season, and were bowled out for their lowest-ever total at Chepauk. To rub salt in the wounds, holders Kolkata Knight Riders chased down the target of 103 with gusto, getting there with 59 balls to spare to notch up their third win of the season.

PowerPlay: KKR's dominance

KKR smashed seven sixes in the first six overs alone, while CSK managed just one six in 120 balls. The gulf in intent was stark, with KKR's aggressive approach leaving CSK struggling to keep up.

Middle Overs: CSK's collapse

CSK's hopes of a revival rested on the Vijay Shankar-Tripathi stand, but the pair's 43-run partnership was quickly undone by KKR's spin. The innings unraveled quickly, with CSK losing 7 for 20 in 46 balls.

Death Overs: CSK's lowest total at home

Dhoni walked in at No. 9, but it was too late for CSK to mount a recovery. KKR's spinners, led by Sunil Narine, ripped through the CSK batting lineup to bowl them out for 103.

Chase: KKR's dominant display

KKR chased down the target with ease, with Sunil Narine leading the charge. He fell for 44, but Ajinkya Rahane and Rinku Singh ensured KKR polished off the chase in 10.1 overs.

Brief scores:

Chennai Super Kings 103/9 in 20 overs lost to Kolkata Knight Riders 107/2 in 10.1 overs by 8 wickets.

What's next for the teams?

CSK have a two-day gap to their next fixture and will travel north to Lucknow to face the LSG on April 14. KKR will play the following day in New Chandigarh against PBKS.