In the Indian Premier League 2024, Chennai Super Kings outperformed Kolkata Knight Riders both at bat and with the ball, restricting the latter to 135 after three wickets apiece from Ravindra Jadeja and Tushar Deshpande. Chasing 136, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who had struggled mightily in the previous four games, added 67 off 58 balls to put the game out of reach for the defending champions by seven wickets. Chennai’s victory ended their two-match losing streak, while KKR suffered their first defeat of the current campaign.