Chennai Super Kings spinner Noor Ahmed made a brilliant comeback in Chepauk with a double strike to dismiss KKR skipper, Ajinkya Rahane and their most valuable player, Cameron Green.
When CSK stepped onto their home ground at MA Chidambaram Stadium, they saw nothing like this. After losing three consecutive matches, the Super Kings needed to improve in every way possible, and Sanju Samson and the bowlers led the way in that phase of the innings for Chennai Super Kings.
Finishing ninth in the IPL 2026 points table, they went through a tough phase and then reaped the rewards of their hard work. Noor also showed some return to his excellent form from last season.
Noor Ahmed celebrates a new occasion amid IPL 2026
CSK spinner Noor Ahmed emerged as one of their biggest players last season when CSK looked for both national and international players and picked up a number of players who can play for them for a long time.
Despite CSK finishing last in the points table, the Afghan spinner was the second highest wicket taker last season. However, this year was not memorable for him.
He was looking for some good form and he found it at the right time. In front of the home crowd, Noor gave a brilliant performance by taking the wicket of KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane. After dismissing Ajinkya Rahane, Noor posed with his eyes closed with opposite hands.
Although it doesn’t mean much for us to celebrate at the moment, it would definitely mean something as per Noor’s wish, which could be revealed after the match.
Welcome back Noor Ahmed pic.twitter.com/xfg2fgScW9
– Rohan (@Pvthaibai) 14 April 2026
Noor Ahmed completes brilliant performance in Chepauk
Although Noor Ahmed hasn’t had the best of performances in the IPL this season, he has given runs at a double-digit economy rate, despite playing as the lead spinner for the Super Kings. The Afghan young player needed to make a comeback in the tournament.
MA Chidambaram’s conditions boosted confidence after the win against Delhi Capitals, which was very positive for the players and Noor as well. In this match, he took three wickets for just 21 runs in 4 overs.
An impressive economy of 5.25, with the wickets of KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane; Cameron Green, INR 25.20 crore cricketer; And to end with Rinku Singh. This game changed the game in every way.
With a win in Chepauk, Chennai will overtake Mumbai Indians in the points table.
Chennai Super Kings did not start the season well but then bounced back with two wins in the season. One against Delhi Capitals in the last match and then against Kolkata Knight Riders in today’s match.
For the Men in Yellow, a win today means Ruturaj Gaikwad will take his team from the last position to a respectable position in the points table. 8. They will then have four points in the IPL, and can try to overtake Mumbai Indians in the Tata IPL 2026 table.
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