KKR vs CSK Match Preview

In their most recent home match, the Kolkata Knight Riders defeated the Rajasthan Royals by a single run. The home team can learn a lot from that match in terms of bowling performance. Chennai Super Kings are struggling to get any closer to a win. This provides an excellent opportunity for KKR to add two more points to their total and move ahead in the points table. MS Dhoni would be satisfied with his team's recent performance compared to RCB. It was a much stronger batting performance, and CSK came very close to victory. The way MSD and Jadeja went about things in the 19th over, it appeared that CSK would end up on the winning side.

KKR vs CSK Match Details 

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings – 57th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Date & Time: 07th May 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

KKR vs CSK Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	208
Avg 2nd inn score	194
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

KKR vs CSK Pitch Report

The Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata is well-known for being a wicket that is conducive to batting. The new ball should be offered with good bounce and caCSKy. The spinners might benefit from the dryness.

KKR vs CSK Weather Report

The temperature will be extremely hot and humid. With some showers expected in Kolkata, the season opener is in danger of rain.  

KKR vs CSK Last Five Matches

KKR ( Kolkata Knight Riders )	W W L L W
CSK ( Chennai Super Kings )	L L L L W

KKR vs CSK Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	CSK Won	KKR Won	Tie	NR
Overall	34	21	13	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

KKR vs CSK Probable Playing XIs:

Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing XIs

Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for KKR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Kolkata Knight Riders

• Rinku Singh – He has scored 118 runs in 5 games at Kolkata this season and is averaging more than 50, striking at 177.
• Sunil Narine –  Sunil Narine added depth with seven wickets and an impressive economy rate of 7.33.

Top Picks – Chennai Super Kings

• Ravindra Jadeja – Ravindra Jadeja has demonstrated a different dimension to his batting by scoring 77, 17, 21, and 53 in his last four outings.
• Khaleel Ahmed –  Khaleel Ahmed has been consistent—16 wickets in eight matches at an economy rate of 10.66.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for KKR vs CSK Dream11 Team:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, MS Dhoni, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ajinkya Rahane, Ayush Mhatre(VC), Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Sunil Narine(C), Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Noor Ahmad

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for KKR vs CSK Dream11 Team:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ajinkya Rahane, Ayush Mhatre, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja(C), Sunil Narine, Andre Russell(VC), Varun Chakaravarthy, Khaleel Ahmed

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Ravindra Jadeja, Sunil Narine

Vice-captain – Andre Russell, Ayush Mhatre

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

KKR vs CSK Probable Winners:

The two teams appear to be competing closely. CSK has nothing to lose and will play more fearlessly. They can give KKR bowlers a run for their resources in this match, especially on such a batting-friendly wicket. Nonetheless, KKR will have the advantage in their final home game and will begin as favorites in our match prediction. Considering the team combination, Kolkata Knight Riders is expected to win this match.