Chennai Super Kings rode on Dewald Brevis’ magnificent half-century and Noor Ahmad’s brilliant four-wicket haul to record a come-from-behind two-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Dewald Brevis’s explosive 25-ball 52, combined with a disciplined four-wicket burst from left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad, virtually extinguished defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL play-off hop

IPL season has been a nightmare for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans. The team’s decline has been precipitous, from being the most consistent in the tournament’s history to being table-toppers at the bottom.