NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings saved their IPL playoff hopes alive with an exciting two-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, successfully knocking the defending champions out of competition on Wednesday.Chasing 180, CSK bought over the road with two balls to spare. Dewald Brevis led the cost with a blistering 52 off simply 25 balls, whereas Shivam Dube contributed a significant 45. Skipper MS Dhoni stayed unbeaten on 17 to information his workforce residence within the tense end.For KKR, Vaibhav Arora was the decide of the bowlers with 3 for 48. Harshit Rana (2/43) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/18) additionally chipped in with two wickets every.Earlier, after electing to bat, Kolkata posted 179 for six. Captain Ajinkya Rahane top-scored with 48, whereas Andre Russell (38) and Manish Pandey (36 not out) made useful contributions.For CSK, Noor Ahmad starred with the ball, claiming 4 wickets.This was the primary time since 2019 that CSK efficiently chased a goal of 180 or extra within the IPL. That they had misplaced 12 consecutive matches whereas chasing 180+ totals previous to this win.

Solely Punjab Kings (15 between 2015-2021) have endured an extended shedding streak in such chases, whereas Royal Challengers Bengaluru additionally had 12 unsuccessful makes an attempt from 2019 to 2023.CSK’s chase of 180 is now the second-highest profitable run chase in IPL historical past after being 75 or fewer for five wickets. They have been 60 for five at one stage. The one increased profitable chase in such a situation got here earlier this season when Delhi Capitals chased down 210 after being 65 for five towards LSG in Vizag.