{"id":115064,"date":"2026-04-15T06:51:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T01:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=115064"},"modified":"2026-04-15T06:51:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T01:21:27","slug":"noor-ahmad-kamboj-shine-as-csk-beat-kkr-by-32-runs-in-chennai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=115064","title":{"rendered":"Noor Ahmad, Kamboj Shine as CSK Beat KKR by 32 Runs in Chennai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chennai, April 2026 :<\/strong> A disciplined bowling performance led by Noor Ahmad and Anshul Kamboj powered Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a convincing 32-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defending a competitive total of 192\/5, CSK struck at regular intervals to keep KKR under pressure, eventually restricting them to 160\/7 in 20 overs. Despite a late fightback from Ramandeep Singh and Rovman Powell, the visitors fell well short of the target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KKR began their chase with a surprise move, promoting Sunil Narine to open alongside Finn Allen. Narine showed early aggression with a couple of towering sixes, but Allen failed to make an impact, falling cheaply to Kamboj in the second over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The early breakthrough set the tone for CSK, and KKR soon found themselves in trouble when Narine was dismissed during the powerplay by Khaleel Ahmed. At 36\/2 after six overs, KKR registered their lowest powerplay score since 2024, putting them on the back foot early in the chase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane and young Angkrish Raghuvanshi attempted to stabilise the innings with a steady partnership, mixing caution with occasional attacking strokes. However, just as KKR looked to rebuild, CSK\u2019s spin attack turned the game decisively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Akeal Hosein broke the stand by dismissing Raghuvanshi, opening the floodgates for Noor Ahmad to take control. The Afghan spinner delivered a match-winning spell, removing Rahane and striking twice in quick succession. He dismissed Cameron Green for a golden duck and later got rid of Rinku Singh, effectively derailing KKR\u2019s chase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noor finished with outstanding figures of 3\/21, consistently troubling the batters with his variations and clever use of the Chepauk surface. His spell reduced KKR from a position of recovery to deep trouble at 91\/6, leaving them with a steep climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the required run rate soaring, Ramandeep Singh (35 off 23) and Rovman Powell (31 not out off 22) mounted a spirited fightback. The duo stitched together a valuable partnership, hitting timely boundaries to keep KKR\u2019s hopes alive. However, the target proved too steep as CSK\u2019s bowlers maintained discipline in the death overs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kamboj returned to seal the contest in the closing stages, dismissing Ramandeep in the penultimate over and conceding just 12 runs in the final over to wrap up a comprehensive victory. He ended with figures of 2\/32, complementing Noor\u2019s match-defining spell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier, CSK posted a strong 192\/5 after being put in to bat. Sanju Samson top-scored with a fluent 48, while young Ayush Mhatre provided a blazing start with a 17-ball 38. Dewald Brevis added crucial runs in the middle overs with a well-crafted 41.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although KKR\u2019s bowlers, particularly Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, managed to slow things down during the middle phase, CSK\u2019s aggressive start proved decisive in setting up the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The victory marks CSK\u2019s second consecutive win in the tournament, while KKR continue to struggle for consistency and remain winless this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Scores:<\/strong>
Chennai Super Kings \u2013 192\/5 (20 overs)
(Sanju Samson 48, Dewald Brevis 41, Ayush Mhatre 38; Kartik Tyagi 2\/35)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kolkata Knight Riders \u2013 160\/7 (20 overs)
(Ramandeep Singh 35, Rovman Powell 31*; Noor Ahmad 3\/21, Anshul Kamboj 2\/32)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Result:<\/strong> CSK won by 32 runs.<\/p>\n\n\n

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