KKR vs CSK – Toss Update, Playing XI and Match Prediction

Check out the playing XI, toss result, pitch report, and match prediction for today’s KKR vs CSK IPL 2025 clash. Stay updated with key match insights and expert analysis.

With the IPL 2025 playoffs fast approaching, most teams are in scramble mode — fighting tooth and nail to keep their postseason hopes alive. But for Chennai Super Kings, that ship has already sailed. It's been a season to forget for the five time champions, who have managed just two wins from 11 games. For a side that reached the playoffs twice in the last three years and first time in back to back in IPL history, this is a dramatic fall from grace.  

A lot of their troubles seem to stem from questionable retentions and a mega-auction that didn’t quite go their way. The result? A campaign that's fizzled out far too early. Now, with three matches left, all CSK can really do is salvage a bit of pride and try to play spoiler for others.  

On the flip side, Kolkata Knight Riders still have a faint pulse in the playoff race. With 11 points from 11 games, KKR need to win all of their remaining matches to get to 17 points — which could just be enough to sneak into the top four. Their road to redemption begins on Sunday afternoon at Eden Gardens. They’ll be taking confidence from their earlier clash with Rajasthan this season, where they cruised to an 1 run win. But this is the IPL — where momentum can swing wildly, and nothing is guaranteed. 

KKR vs CSK Toss Update 

Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opt to bat first.

KKR vs CSK Starting XI 

Both teams have a strong squad, and their Playing 11 is expected to feature some of the best names in world cricket. Here's a look at the possible lineups for KKR and CSK: 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh,  Moeen Ali, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy  

Impact Players: Manish Pandey, Harshit Rana

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Devon Conway, 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 

KKR vs CSK Match Prediction 

As both teams have solid squads, predicting a winner in today’s match is difficult, but here’s how it might unfold: 

Match Prediction: It’s been a rough ride this season for both Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings. While CSK are already out of the playoff picture, KKR are still just about clinging to hope. Their path to the playoffs is narrow — they’ll need to win all three of their remaining matches to even stay in the conversation. Mathematically, it's still possible. Realistically? That’s up for debate. 

KKR’s campaign has been all over the place, with inconsistent performances and a squad that hasn’t quite clicked. Not many would confidently back them to pull it off. But the beauty of the IPL is that surprises are never too far away. A win against CSK today could keep their flickering playoff hopes alive and maybe — just maybe — kickstart an unlikely turnaround. 

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