Match 57 of the IPL 2025 sees Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) battling against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on May 7, 2025. With KKR still having a chance at the playoffs and CSK eliminated from the playoffs altogether, this match becomes vital for KKR in terms of trying to cement their spot, while CSK wants to try to spoil KKR's chances of making the playoffs and finish positively.

Eden Gardens Stats and Records

• Total Matches: 97
• Batting 1st Won: 40
• Batting 2nd Won: 56
• No Result: 1
• Highest Total: 262/2 by Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024
• Lowest Total: 49 all out by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017
• Highest Run-chase: 262/2 in 18.4 overs by Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024
• Lowest Total Defended: 131 All Out by Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2017
• Average 1st Innings Score: 166
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 153

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KKR vs CSK: Weather and pitch report

The forecast in Kolkata on May 7, 2025, looks to be hot and steamy, with expected temperatures of 28–34°C and humidities of between 70–85%. But no rain is forecasted, so the match is set to be played uninterrupted. The Eden Gardens pitch has been very batting-friendly this season, providing an average first innings score of 203. Very flat and with short boundaries, it has led to high-scoring affairs. Pacers have struggled as the bowling team has conceded runs at 10.6 runs an over, while spinners have gone at 8.7. Dew should affect the second innings and make chasing teams easier, so winning toss captains will elect to bowl first. 

KKR vs CSK: Match Preview

On May 7, 2025, KKR will take on CSK in Match 57 of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. KKR, who are still in the race for the playoffs, are in 6th place on the points table with 11 points from 11 games after their dramatic one-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. Following the earlier part of the season, where they struggled to chase down targets, KKR's batting lineup is now steadily leading them by rolling out good performances, especially in their last match. The new top-order of Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi offer KKR a good foundation before Narine starts fast, while Rinku Singh finishes well. Varun Chakravarthy is leading KKR's bowling attack, with Harshit Rana and Andre Russell being dependable in the middle overs. KKR will need to be consistent in the power play and have to make Russell bat well against spin - even if it means dropping him down the batting order.

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Specifically, CSK is in 9th place in the points table with only 2 wins from 11 matches. CSK's poor playing form this year has not defined their typical nature of what is usually seen in Super Kings matches. CSK does have some positives to take in regard to performances by Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja, both contributors of runs this season. The spin trio of Noor Ahmad, Jadeja, and Ashwin has been one of the shining aspects of CSK's season so far.