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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pulled off a heart-stopping 3-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on 7th of May, 2025, at Eden Gardens, when they chased down a total of 180 with two balls remaining. CSK, who had fallen to 60/5, engineered a dramatic comeback with Dewald Brevis (52 from 25 balls) and Shivam Dube (45 from 40 balls) who built a great partnership that changed the game's dynamics completely.
MS Dhoni put an end to the match with a typical boundary on the third-last ball, remaining not out. KKR, who had put up a fighting 179/7, self-destructed under pressure, devastating their playoff ambitions, as CSK secured victory with a nail-biting finish.
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders on 7 May 2025 had no effect on the Orange Cap table since there are no CSK/KKR batsmen featured on the current Top 10 list. Neither the low-ranked challenger (KL Rahul: 381 runs) nor the close battle for the top spots (Suryakumar Yadav: 510 runs) was affected since CSK/KKR's top run-scorers (e.g., Brevis' 52*) failed to cross the required mark. The list remains made up of big-hitters from other teams like MI, GT, and RCB.
Here's a brief summary of the IPL 2025 Orange Cap contenders (top run-scorers) based on the provided stats:
1.SA Yadav (MI): The top run scorer in the list for Orange Cap IPL 2025 known as SKY has a destructive solidity with 510 runs at a thrilling 170.56 SR, leading MI charge with three fifties and a 63.75 average. His 68* best, 51 fours and 26 sixes shows his explosive intent.
2.B Sai Sudharsan (GT): One of the three top explosive players from Gujrat Titans in the top list for Orange Cap, a steady opener with 509 runs (5 fifties), with a balance of solidity (46.27 avg) and aggression (153.31 SR). His 56 fours which is the most in top 10 shows the precision he play with.
3.Shubman Gill (GT): Piloted GT with 508 runs (5 fifties, 50.80 avg) and a swift 152.55 SR, reinforcing his class. Gill's consistency at the top sets the tone for Gujarat's batting-heavy strategy.
4.V Kohli (RCB): King Kohli has 7 fifties in this IPL which is the most in top 10. His timeless vintage manner with 505 runs with 63.12 avg, merging experience and matured aggression (143.46 SR). Kohli's experience and adaptability remain central to the team's middle-order stability.
5.JC Buttler (GT): An explosive finisher with 500 runs (71.42 avg, 163.93 SR), comprising a tight-century (97*) and five 50s.
6.YBK Jaiswal (RR): A fearless opener with 473 runs (5 fifties) at a blistering 154.57 SR, driving RR's powerplays.
7.Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS): Explosive force with 437 runs (170.03 SR), delivering explosive starts (4 fifties, 91 HS).
8.N Pooran (LSG): Blistering batsman (200.98 SR) with 410 runs, smashing 34 sixes for LSG in tight spots.
9.SS Iyer (PBKS): Middle-order destroyer with 405 runs (180.80 SR), stabilizing chases (97* HS) and four 50s.
10.KL Rahul (DC): Reliable contributor (381 runs, 47.62 avg) for DC, walking the tightrope between caution and intent (142.16 SR).
