Match Preview: KKR vs CSK – IPL 2025 Match 57: 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.
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.
Match Details
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Date | Wednesday, May 07, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Match No. | 57th, TATA IPL 2025 |
| Broadcast | Star Sports & JioCinema |
Both teams come into this match after defeats and will be desperate to bounce back. For CSK, the return of MS Dhoni as captain (in place of injured Ruturaj Gaikwad) adds emotional and strategic strength. For KKR, their powerful top and middle order, along with spin duo Narine and Varun, could be a game-changer.
Toss Prediction: Who Will Win the Toss Today CSK vs KKR?
Kolkata Knight Riders are slightly favored to win the toss in today’s match against Chennai Super Kings. Based on their recent toss success and solid record in home games, KKR might just get the early advantage with the coin flip.
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Our Toss Prediction: CSK to win the toss
Kolkata Knight Riders Won & Chose to Bat
Toss Highlights – Recent CSK vs KKR Matches
CSK vs KKR encounters with toss and match results:
| Match | Series | Venue | Date & Time | Toss | Match Result | Winning Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Match | IPL 2021 | Wankhede, Mumbai | Apr 21, 7:30 PM | KKR won, bowl first | CSK won | 18 runs |
| 38th Match | IPL 2021 | Abu Dhabi | Sep 26, 2:00 PM | KKR won, bowl first | CSK won | 2 wickets |
| Final | IPL 2021 | Dubai | Oct 15, 6:00 PM | CSK won, bowl first | CSK won | 27 runs |
| 1st Match | IPL 2022 | Wankhede, Mumbai | Mar 26, 7:30 PM | KKR won, bowl first | KKR won | 6 wickets |
| 33rd Match | IPL 2023 | Eden Gardens | Apr 23, 7:30 PM | KKR won, bowl first | CSK won | 49 runs |
| 61st Match | IPL 2023 | Chepauk | May 14, 7:30 PM | CSK won, bat first | KKR won | 6 wickets |
| 22nd Match | IPL 2024 | Chepauk | Apr 08, 7:30 PM | CSK won, bowl first | CSK won | 7 wickets |
| 25th Match | IPL 2025 | Chepauk | Apr 11, 7:30 PM | KKW Bowl First | KKR won | 8 Wickets |
Key Takeaway: CSK has won 5 of the last 7 head-to-head games, and toss winners often chose to bowl first, with mixed match outcomes.
Team Form & Standings
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 11 | 2 | 9 | 2 | -0.89 | L, L, -,W, W |
| KKR | 11 | 5 | 5 | 4 | -0.06 | W, L, W, L |
Head-to-Head Record: CSK vs KKR in IPL
| Total Matches | CSK Wins | KKR Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 19 | 11 | 1 |
Eden Gardens Kolkata – Pitch Report
- Surface Type: Batting-friendly with a hint of assistance for spinners as the match progresses
- Best to Bat First: Yes – The pitch tends to slow down in the second innings, making chasing difficult
- Par Score: 190–200
- Weather: Warm and humid; temperatures between 30–27°C during the game with 77% humidity late in the evening. Rain chances range from 20% early on to 42% toward the end
Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Scenario 1: If CSK Bats First
- Expected Score: 180–190
- Prediction: KKR to win the match
Scenario 2: If KKR Bats First
- Expected Score: 200–210
- Prediction: KKR to win the match
Probable Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Player: Shivam Dube
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh , Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Final Verdict
- Toss Winner Prediction: KKR
- Likely Match Winner: KKR
- Match Nature: Flat and batting-friendly, especially in the first innings
