In the 41st IPL match the Chennai Super Kings defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by 3 runs by the D/L Method.

The Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and decided to bat first.

Salman Butt scored a massive 73 of 54 balls. The Kolkata Knight Riders posted a modest total of 149 runs. Chasing a target of 150 the Chennai Super Kings made a steady start. PA Patel and SP Fleming were 55 without loss when rain struck at the end of 8 overs.

The match had to be decided by the D/L Method by which the Chennai Super Kings were declared winners by 3 Runs. M Ntini was declared the Man of the Match for claiming 4 wickets for 21 Runs.