Follow UsIn what was unquestionably the most humiliating defeat in the franchise’s history, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), led by 'uncapped' MS Dhoni, sunk to an all-time low, registering one of the most embarrassing performances by any franchise in recent times.
Batting first, they posted 103/9 in 20 overs, crawling their way to the finish line while showing zero intent. And then, in the second innings, in what was an abject surrender, they let Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) chase down the target in 10.1 overs.
This is CSK’s heaviest defeat ever in the IPL in terms of balls remaining.
Heaviest defeats for CSK in IPL (balls remaining)
59 balls vs KKR, Chennai, 2025
46 balls vs MI, Sharjah, 2020
42 balls vs PBKS, Dubai, 2021
40 balls vs DC, Delhi, 2012
37 balls vs MI, Mumbai, 2008
On the back of this defeat, CSK have lost five of their six matches in IPL 2025. This is also the first time ever that CSK have lost five games in a row in the IPL, and three games in a row at Chepauk.
Most consecutive defeats for CSK in IPL
5* - 2025
4 - 2010
4 - 2022
4 - 2022-23
From KKR’s perspective, they completed the second-fastest 100+ run chase in IPL history.
Quickest 100+ run chase in IPL
9.4 overs - SRH vs LSG, Hyderabad, 2024
10.1 overs - KKR vs CSK, Chennai, 2025
10.3 overs - DC vs PBKS, Mumbai, 2022
10.3 overs - KKR vs SRH, Chennai, 2024
Somehow, miraculously, despite the defeat, CSK remain in the 9th spot, clear of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who are at the bottom.