Dhoni’s CSK Hits Rock Bottom After Crushing Defeat to KKR
Well, what a night it was—just not the kind Chennai Super Kings fans will want to remember. Honestly, it felt like the wheels came off completely in this match against Kolkata Knight Riders. CSK slumped to their worst-ever defeat in IPL history in terms of balls remaining , and the questions now are coming in hot, and some of them are brutally honest.
Let’s start with the scorecard: Chennai, led by the legendary MS Dhoni, managed just 103 for 9 in their 20 overs. And in reply, KKR made a joke out of the chase—knocking off the runs in just 10.1 overs . Yes, you heard that right. The defending champions couldn't even survive half the game. That’s CSK's fifth loss in six games and what's even more shocking—they’ve now lost three matches in a row at Chepauk , their own fortress.
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After the match, former India batter and Dhoni’s ex-teammate Manoj Tiwary didn’t hold back. He questioned some of the tactical decisions that just didn’t make sense. For instance, Noor Ahmad , CSK’s Purple Cap holder, didn’t come on to bowl until the eighth over—even though spinners were clearly dominating the game. The moment he came on? He dismissed Sunil Narine, who by then had already done most of the damage.
And then there’s the MS Dhoni factor. Usually known for his spot-on instincts and reading the game better than anyone, this match felt... off. “Unka dimaag nahi chal raha hai kya?” Tiwary asked bluntly. That kind of question about Dhoni would’ve been unthinkable just a season ago. But when your most experienced players start making basic errors in judgment, people are bound to wonder what’s going on behind the scenes.
Now coming to KKR—what a performance. Sunil Narine was the star of the show, bagging 3 wickets for just 13 runs and then smashing 44 off 19 balls with the bat. Absolute dominance. Quinton de Kock gave a quick start, and then Rinku Singh sealed it with a six, making sure KKR boosted their Net Run Rate and jumped to third on the points table .
CSK? They’re languishing at ninth , with just one win in six games. It’s not just the losses, but how they’re losing that’s concerning. Poor shot selection, bizarre tactics, and zero momentum. Even Dhoni came in to bat at number nine and got out for just one run. It’s a sign that something’s seriously not clicking in that dressing room.
There’s still time in the tournament, but it’s slipping away fast. If CSK wants to turn things around, they need to do it now—and it starts with going back to the drawing board and making the tough calls. Because right now, the fans aren’t just disappointed—they’re stunned.
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