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Chennai Super Kings may be officially out of the playoff race, but don’t expect them to go quietly. With three matches left, CSK can still stir up the playoff battle and throw a wrench in the plans of a few hopefuls. Their first chance to do that? A showdown with Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens — and history suggests it’ll be anything but dull. These two sides have shared some cracking contests over the years, and fans are gearing up for another classic.
KKR's season didn’t get off to the most promising start. At one point, their playoff chances looked pretty slim. But then, a stroke of luck — their rain-hit game against Punjab Kings got abandoned, handing them a crucial point. Since then, they’ve capitalized on the lifeline, notching up back-to-back nail-biters against Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals. Those wins may not have been dominant, but they’ve kept Kolkata’s faint playoff hopes alive. Now, they’ll be pushing hard for a third straight win and more momentum in their late surge.
On the other side, CSK are now playing for pride — and maybe to test the waters for next season. It’s been a shocker of a campaign for the five-time champions, who’ll now miss out on the playoffs for a second year in a row — a first in the franchise’s storied history. That said, they’re still a team with enough firepower to spoil a few parties.
KKR and CSK have had some fierce battles over the years, with KKR historically holding the upper hand. With the match being played at Eden Garden, KKR will have the home advantage, and their spin-heavy attack of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy could be a major threat on a turning track. Their batting lineup, led by Andre Russell, Rinku Singh and new signing Ajinkya Rahane, looks solid, and they’ll be go to strongly their title defense with a win. On the other hands, CSK boasts an explosive batting unit, featuring Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dubey, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brewis, and MS Dhoni. However, their biggest concern has always been their bowling attack like Khaleel Ahamed, which often struggles in high-scoring encounters. While Anshul Kamboj, and Matheesha Pathirana add depth, they’ll need to handle KKR’s aggressive top order. Given KKR’s superior bowling attack and home conditions, they might start as slight favorites. But CSK’s firepower makes them dangerous, and if their bowling holds up, an upset could be on the cards. Let’s break down their head-to-head record to see who holds the edge ahead of the IPL 2025 opener:
Total Matches Played: 31
KKR Wins: 11
CSK Wins: 19
No Result/Abandoned Matches: 1
Recent Forms of Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals:
KKR: W W L L W
CSK: L L L L W
Predictions: Who Will Win the today's Match?
As far as fantasy cricket is concerned, RR might have the edge with their explosive batting lineup led by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel, and Shimron Hetmyer but KKR’s balanced squad and the presence of all-rounders like Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh and Sunil Narine make them a formidable opponent. Eden Gardens, with its high-scoring potential, might slightly favor the batting-heavy teams, so expect a run-fest.
Injury Update: Currently no injury concern.
Match: KKR vs CSK 57th Match of IPL 2025
Date: 6 May April 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Stadium: Eden Garden
Location: Kolkata
Eden Garden in Kolkata is known for its vibrant atmosphere and a pitch that offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The surface generally provides good pace and bounce, making it favorable for both fast bowlers and batsmen in the early overs. As the game progresses, the pitch tends to favor spinners, who can exploit the turning ball in the middle overs. The fast outfield and short boundaries make it a high-scoring venue, with 180-190 being a competitive total.
IPL Stats | Value |
---|---|
Total Matches | 97 |
Batting First Won | 41 |
Bowling First Won | 56 |
1st Innings Average Score | 166 |
2nd Innings Average Score | 172 |
Highest Total | 262/2 |
Lowest Total | 49/10 |
Highest Chased | 262/2 |
Lowest Defended | 131/8 |
Possible Playing 11 for KKR:
Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Anrich Nortje, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Players: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Moeen Ali
Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brewis, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Subs: Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravi Ashwin, Jamie Overton, Shivam Dube
Kolkata Knight Riders Key players:
Ajinkya Rahane: 30 (24), 26 (14), 50 (36), 17 (17), 31 (29), 61 (35)
A. Raghuvanshi: 44 (31), 44 (32), 27* (13), 37 (28), 20* (17), 5 (4)
Venkatesh Iyer: 7 (5), 14 (19), 7 (4), DNB, 45 (29)
Andre Russell: 57 (25) + 0/11, 17 (9) + 1/22, 21 (15) + 1/13, 17* (11) + DNB, DNB + DNB, 7 (7) + 1/32
Sunil Narine: 11 (9) + 0/27, 17 (13) + 0/36, 5 (4) + 2/14, 44 (18) + 3/13, 30 (13) + 0/38
Harshit Rana: 2/41, 0/49, 1/45, 3/25, 2/16, 2/51
Vaibhav Arora: 1/50, 1/19, 1/44, 1/26, 1/31, 0/35
Varun Chakravarty: 2/32, 2/39, 0/33, 2/21, 2/22, 0/31
Ayush Mhatre: 94(48), 7 (6), 30 (19), 32 (15), DNP
Shivam Dubey: 8* (3), 6 (6), 12 (9), 50 (32), 31 (29), 42 (27), 43* (37)
MS Dhoni: 11 (4),12 (8), 4 (6), 6 (10), 4(6), 27 (12), 26 (11)
Sam Curran: 5 (5) + 1/34, 88 (47), 0/27, 9 (10) + 0/25, DNP
Rajindra Jadeja: 77 (45) + 0/26, 17 (12) + 1/32, 21 (17) + 1/22, 53 (35) + 1/28, 7 (11) + 2/24
Noor Ahamed: 0/26, 1/39, 2/42, 1/8, 0/36, 1/36, 0/13
Matheesha Pathirana: 3/36, 2/45, 0/27, 0/34, 2/45
Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsman: Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish raghuvanshi, Ayush Mhatre
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Harshit Rana, Matheesha Pathirana
Choice 1: Sunil Narine (C), Sam Curran (VC)
Choice 2: Yashasvi Jaiswal (C), Varun Chakravarty (VC)
Quinton de Kock, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dubey, Anshul Kamboj
The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision
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