India, April 12 -- MS Dhoni's return as captain couldn't break Chennai Super Kings out of their nosedive as they suffered an eight-wicket hiding at home to Kolkata Knight Riders and thus fell to a fifth consecutive defeat in the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Never before have CSK lost these many matches in a row and the defeat on Friday also made it the first time the five-time champions lost three consecutive games at home.

Dhoni in his post-match comments urged his teammates to "look deep down inside".

"I think it's quite a few nights haven't gone our way," Dhoni told the broadcaster after the loss. "What's important is to look deep down inside. I feel the challenge was there, but it's important to accept that challe...