Even after 61 matches, no crew has but confirmed their qualification spot within the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Within the second contest of the Sunday’s double header, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered a powerful 6-wicket win over Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) in Chepauk and saved themselves alive within the thrilling competitors.

Batting first, CSK obtained off to a sluggish begin with solely Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway moving into double digits. Later, Shivam Dube performed an excellent knock of 48 runs off 34 balls, together with three sixes, to assist the Tremendous Kings attain a complete of 144/6 of their 20 overs. Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy have been the decide of the bowlers for KKR, choosing up two wickets every.

In reply, KKR obtained off to a shaky begin, shedding two wickets within the powerplay. Nevertheless, Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh performed very good innings to regular the ship. Rana scored 57 runs off 44 balls, together with six fours and one six, whereas Singh scored 54 runs off 43 balls, together with 4 fours and three sixes.

The duo shared an important partnership of 112 runs for the third wicket, which proved to be the distinction between the 2 groups. Deepak Chahar was the one wicket taker for CSK, bagging three scalps in his three overs.

Right here is how Twitter reacted:

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A convincing chase and a particular Knight in Chennai for @KKRiders 💜👏🏻

The @NitishRana_27-led #KKR are nicely and actually alive within the match 😎

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/d7m0BcEtvi #TATAIPL | #CSKvKKR pic.twitter.com/oZcq5Blj6G

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) Could 14, 2023

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A tricky day in workplace. However we hold strolling ahead! 💪🏻#CSKvKKR #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/gFYsIC7vr4

— Chennai Tremendous Kings (@ChennaiIPL) Could 14, 2023

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A victory at Chepauk for @KKRiders! @rinkusingh235 and @NitishRana_27 have been distinctive tonight. #IPL2023 #CSKvKKR

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) Could 14, 2023

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Unbelievable from #KKR. Defeating #CSK in Chennai is a tough activity however they achieved it. Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine confirmed their class with the ball whereas Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh have been so composed within the chase. Spectacular win. #CSKvsKKR #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/8SsT8pOc8P

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) Could 14, 2023

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So many occasions, we slot gamers as finishers. Like Rinku Singh. However they’re higher than simply that. Like Rinku Singh. We noticed that with Samad too. Possibly we simply finish this classification?

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) Could 14, 2023

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KKR ARE STILL ALIVE IN IPL 2023.

What a run chase in Chepauk, led by Rana & Rinku when Kolkata was 33 for 3. pic.twitter.com/heFpiUObaB

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) Could 14, 2023

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Rinku-Rana: 99 runs partnership! 🤏#CSKvKKR https://t.co/h844AZL7v4 pic.twitter.com/27CgZ1Eaid

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) Could 14, 2023

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Disappointing match for #CSK however this consequence makes the purpose desk extra fascinating going into subsequent week. #KKR used the circumstances completely plus mature batting from Rinku & Rana are the prime causes for this win . They’re nonetheless alive #CSKvKKR

— dD@$h (@dashman207) Could 14, 2023

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#CSK at Chepauk in #IPL2023

First win vs MI since 2011
First defeat vs RR since 2009
First defeat vs PBKS since 2013
First defeat vs KKR since 2013#CSKvKKR

— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) Could 14, 2023

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Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Tremendous Kings by six wickets and 9 ball to spare. #cricket #ipl2023 #CSKvsKKR https://t.co/QPed6Q7Akn #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/I6sTIZeRvq

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) Could 14, 2023

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Throughout IPL 2023
RR, PBKS and KKR beat CSK at Chennai.

Earlier than IPL 2023
Solely season RR beat CSK at Chennai – 2008
Solely season PBKS beat CSK at Chennai – 2012
Solely season KKR beat CSK at Chennai – 2012

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) Could 14, 2023

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Simply make investments extra in these two with some endurance they are going to be Spine of our bowling assault very spectacular demise bowling by Vaibhav woww. @KKRiders pic.twitter.com/SLRX2vsTmV

— S H A H I D OFFLINE (@Irfy_Pathaan56) Could 14, 2023

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Half-centuries from captain, Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh take KKR residence by 6 wickets with 9 balls to spare #CSKvsKKR

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) Could 14, 2023