IPL 2020 in UAE: Dhoni delight as Chennai Super Kings beat KKR on last ball — in pictures

Kolkata's play-off hopes diminish after dramatic loss to CSK in Dubai

Published: October 29, 2020 21:49 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings were out to salvage some pride against Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders in Dubai as last year's finalists - bottom of the pile this season - looked to dent KKR's play-off hopes. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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Dhoni won the toss and opted to field first, but KKR were flying as opener Nitish Rana piled on 87 runs off 61 balls. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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Rana was assisted by fellow opener Shubman Gill (26) as KKR set their sights on a big total. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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However, when Lungisani Ngidi removed Rana, the KKR run rate slowed. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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Ravindra Jadeja also got in on the act, but KKR still managed to put on 172-5 in their 20 overs. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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Chennai knew they would need to be at their best to chase down their target, and opener Ruturaj Gaikwad gave them the perfect platform to build on. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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Gaikwad piled on 72 from 53 balls but Shane Watson fell early for 14 runs. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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Ambati Rayudu came in at No. 3 to help sustain the chase in a match that was nip-and-tuck all the way. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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After Rayadu and Gaikwad fell, it was looking good for KKR. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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And Chennia skipper Dhoni once again failed to inspire with the bat as he walked with only one run to his name. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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However, KKR did not count on the heroics of Chennai No. 6 Jadeja, who smashed an unbeaten 31 off 13 balls, including two sixes off the last two balls, to see CSK to a six-wicket victory. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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The win takes Chennai up to more respectable 10 points and deals a huge blow to KKR's chances. They need a lot to go their way to reach the play-offs. Mumbai Indians have also officially qualified with this result. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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