Suresh Raina stayed the course to take Chennai Super Kings home against Kolkata Knight Riders, the five-wicket victory their seventh of the season. The Knights, losing another toss, were restricted to 161 for eight — the lowest at the Eden Gardens this IPL season and the visitors crossed the line with two balls to spare.'

Raina remained unbeaten on a 42-ball 58 and Ravindra Jadeja on a 17-ball 31, the two adding 41 off 24 as CSK overcame some anxious moments. While MS Dhoni & Co. consolidated their position atop the league ladder, KKR slipped into uncomfortable space with their third successive defeat. Despite opener Chris Lynn's power-packed 82, the CSK bowlers kept a leash on the Knights, and Imran Tahir made the most of the desperation that kept creeping in.