Noor Ahmad Spins a Web: KKR Choked by CSK's Spin Trio

Noor Ahmad's brilliant 4/31 helped Chennai Super Kings thwart Kolkata Knight Riders to 179/6. CSK's spinners dominated the middle overs, choking KKR's scoring. Andre Russell's explosive innings was halted by Ahmad's key googly, as KKR lost momentum, managing only 112 from their first 67/1.

Left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmad delivered a match-defining spell, capturing 4/31 as the Chennai Super Kings successfully restricted the Kolkata Knight Riders to 179/6 in a crucial IPL tie on Wednesday.

KKR, who started confidently at 67/1 during the power-play, witnessed a dramatic collapse due to Ahmad's pivotal bowling.

With strategic spin support from Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, the Super Kings effectively applied pressure, reducing KKR to a streaky 112 runs in the last 14 overs.

(With inputs from agencies.)