IPL 2018, KKR vs CSK: Twitter reacts to KKR's win over CSK with 14 balls to spare

The Chennai Super Kings were welcomed by a sea of yellow at the Eden Gardens as they were facing Kolkata Knight Riders.

The return of CSK has been a celebration for the fans as the Yellow Brigade has been giving a hard time to many home fans.

CSK were put into put into bat by KKR, the top four batsmen got starts for CSK but none of them could make a big score. It was Dhoni who again stepped up with a 43 off 25 balls and helped his side set a target of 179.

During the chase, KKR lost three wickets in the first seven overs, but their run rate was above the required rate overs thanks to Sunil Narine's 20-ball 32 and the young Shubhman Gill's three boundaries in the sixth over off Watson's bowling.

Rinku Singh joined Gill in the middle and the two young batsmen stabilised the innings before Rinku got out in 12th over.

Dinesh Karthik walked into the when 81 runs were needed off 50 balls and what transpired later was a run fest as Karthik and Gill were dealing mainly in four and sixes.

The captain and the U-19 star chased down CSK's total comfortably with 14 balls to spare. Gill played a pivotal role in the middle overs with a well-constructed half-century and his final flourish alongside Karthik, who scored an 18-ball 45, ensured that they reached the No.3 spot on the points table.

With the huge loss, CSK slipped down to No.2 spot and SRH became the table toppers.

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Here are the Twitter reactions to the match: