Five-time winners Chennai Super Kings haven’t lived up to their reputation and have an all-time low. They are number 10 in the points table with nine losses in 11 games. CSK is out of the playoff race. For the first-time in the history of the IPL, CSK is missing the playoffs qualification for the second consecutive. Previously, after facing the eliminations in 2020 and 2022, they went on to win in 2021 and 2023.
Talking about the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, they have had a mixed season but are alive in the playoff race. They have played 11 games, won five, lost as many and one match ended as No Result. Not to forget, KKR beat CSK in the reverse fixture on April 11. Their equation is simple, win every game and get to the playoffs and they would fancy their chances against CSK.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings: Match Details
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 57 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Timings | 7:30 PM IST |
| Date | May 7 |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings: Head to Head
| Matches Played | Kolkata Knight Riders Won | Chennai Super Kings Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 11 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings: Probable Playing XI
| Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders |
|---|---|
| Ayush Mhatre | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) ✈️ |
| Shaikh Raseed | Sunil Narine ✈️ |
| Sam Curran ✈️ | Ajinkya Rahane © |
| Shivam Dube | Andre Russell ✈️ |
| Dewald Brevis ✈️ | Angkrish Raghuvanshi |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Venkatesh Iyer |
| MS Dhoni (c & wk) | Rinku Singh |
| Noor Ahmad ✈️ | Moeen Ali ✈️ |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Ramandeep Singh |
| Matheesha Pathirana ✈️ | Varun Chakravarthy |
| Anshul Kamboj | Harshit Rana |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings: Pitch Report and Weather Condition
| Match Timings | Pitch Report | Weather | Chance of Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM IST | Spin & Batting friendly | 55-60% Humid. Highest Temp – 33 Degrees | None |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings: Players to watch out for
Kolkata Knight Riders
Expect Ajinkya Rahane to do well against his former side. Apart from him, Rinku Singh could deliver with the bat while Varun Chakrawarthy could do well with the ball.
Chennai Super Kings:
Anshul Kamboj and Noor Ahmed are expected to do well in this match. Expect Ayush Mhatre to step up with the bat.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings: Who will win the toss?
Both teams will look to bat first as the wicket has been helping the spinners.
Scenario 1: Kolkata Knight Riders wins the toss and bat first
| Kolkata Knight Riders Total 1st innings | Chennai Super Kings Total 2nd innings |
| 170-180 | 140 |
Scenario 2: Chennai Super Kings win the bowl and elect to bat first
| Chennai Super Kings Total 1st innings | Kolkata Knight Riders Total 2nd innings |
| 140-150 | 155 |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings: Match Prediction
Chennai Super Kings have a great record against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, given the current form of CSK, Kolkata might win this time around.
FAQs
Who will win the match?
Kolkata Knight Riders might win this one.
What will be the weather prediction?
The weather will be pleasant with no chance of rain.
Will Dew have any impact?
Dew will not have a say as the humidity level is low.
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