KKR player was fined. (Photo- PTI)
Even though Chennai Super Kings have performed very poorly this season and have become the first team to be out of the playoffs, but now it is trying to spoil the equation of other teams. Kolkata Knight Riders became the first victim of this team. On May 7, CSK defeated KKR in his house and showed him the way out of the playoffs. The exit of the last time champion in this way is surprising to everyone. After Kolkata Knight Riders exit from IPL 2025, his player Varun Chakraborty has suffered trouble.
Mystery spinner Varun Chakraborty fined
KKR’s mystery spinner Varun Chakraborty was convicted under the IPL’s Code of Conduct during the match played between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. After this, he was fined and. He also suffered a loss of a demerit point.
In a statement issued by the IPL, it was said that Varun was found guilty of violation of the code of conduct and accepted the crime of Level 1. They have been fined 25 percent of the match fees and have been given a demerit point.
The press release said, “Varun Chakraborty accepted the offense of Level 1 under Article 2.5. Also accepted the punishment given by the match referee”. Varun Chakraborty bowled brilliantly in this match. He took two wickets for only 18 runs in 4 overs.
CSK wins by two wickets
In the match played on 7 May, Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 2 wickets. In the final over, CSK needed 8 runs in 6 balls to win. CSK captain Dhoni gave 6 root off the first ball of Andre Russell. After this, he won the match with two balls remaining. Batting first, Kolkata Knight Riders scored 179 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs. In response, Chennai Super Kings achieved the target of winning 8 wickets in 19.4 overs. Chennai spinner Noor Ahmed was adjudged Player of the Match for his superb bowling. He sent 4 players to the pavilion for 31 runs in 4 overs.