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KL Rahul's Heroics Shine as CSK Struggles Continue in IPL 2025

Rahul's unbeaten 93 and passionate celebration captivate Bengaluru, while CSK faces criticism for poor tactics and a record-low score at home.

KL Rahul after winning the match against RCB
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders - M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India - April 11, 2025 Kolkata Knight Riders' Sunil Narine in action REUTERS/Stringer
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders - M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India - April 11, 2025 Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni in action REUTERS/Stringer
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders - M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India - April 11, 2025 Chennai Super Kings' Rachin Ravindra in action REUTERS/Stringer

Overview

  • KL Rahul's unbeaten 93 off 53 balls led Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket victory over RCB, showcasing his mastery on familiar Bengaluru turf.
  • Rahul's 'This is my ground' celebration, inspired by the Kannada movie 'Kantara,' highlighted his deep connection to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
  • Chennai Super Kings recorded their lowest-ever home score of 103/9 against KKR, resulting in an eight-wicket defeat.
  • MS Dhoni's controversial LBW dismissal, despite UltraEdge showing a possible bat contact, sparked scrutiny of umpiring decisions.
  • CSK's tactical decisions, including using Deepak Hooda as an Impact Sub, drew criticism as the team suffered its fifth consecutive loss.