India, April 11 -- In a contest that promised fire but delivered a one-sided drubbing, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) brought Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their knees at the MA Chidambaram Stadium tonight.

The Knights stormed to an emphatic 8-wicket victory, chasing down a meagre 104-run target in just 10.1 overs, with a stunning 59 balls to spare - the biggest defeat in CSK's IPL history in terms of balls remaining.

Chepauk, often hailed as CSK's fortress, witnessed a stunning surgical strike as KKR's dominance dismantled the five-time champions. The win also extended CSK's horror run to five straight defeats, three of which have come at home - an unthinkable sequence for the yellow brigade.

CSK's innings never got going. Moeen struck ea...