New Delhi, April 12 -- MS Dhoni's return as captain ended in a losing cause as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) surrendered in front of defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by eight wickets and 59 balls to spare in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday. Batting first, CSK postted their lowest-ever total (103/9) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium. In reply, KKR chased down the target in 10.1 overs as CSK lost suffered their fifth consecutive defeat in IPL 2025. It's also the first-ever instance of CSK losing three consecutive home games in a single IPL season.

The change in leadership didn't failed to bring a change in CSK fortunes. Put into bat first, MS Dhoni's men were never in the game as they kept losing wickets at ...