IPL 2025, CSK vs KKR: With an exciting clash between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders approaching, it’s clear that IPL 2025 is shaping up to be a season full of surprises. As the matches unfold, it’s becoming increasingly evident how this season will differ from the rest.
Who would have thought that the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) would find themselves struggling in the middle of the table, while five-time IPL champions and one of the most iconic teams in the tournament, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), are fighting to stay out of the bottom spots.
As the two teams prepare to face off against each other in Match no. 25 of the ongoing IPL 2025, we take a look at the match details, preview, predicted playing 11 for each team, and further.
IPL 2025, CSK vs KKR: Match Details
Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium
Date & Time: April 11, 2025; 7:30 PM IST
Streaming & TV: Star Sports Network, JioCinema (India)
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Head-to-Head
As of now, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have faced each other a total of 30 times. Out of these encounters, Chennai, with its long-standing reputation as a champion team, has claimed 19 victories, while KKR has won 11 times.
| Team | Matches Played | Won | Lost | No Result |
| CSK | 30 | 19 | 10 | 1 |
| KKR | 30 | 10 | 19 | 1 |
KKR vs CSK: Full Squads for IPL 2025
Chennai Super Kings, Full Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Matheesha Pathirana, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, MS Dhoni, Rahul Tripathi, Anshul Kamboj, Sam Curran, Gurjapneet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Vijay Shankar, Vansh Bedi, Shreyas Gopal, C Andre Siddarth, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Shaik Rasheed, Mukesh Choudhary, Kamlesh Nagarkoti.
Kolkata Knight Riders, Full Squad: Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh, Quinton de Kock, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Spencer Johnson, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Moeen Ali, Vaibhav Arora, Rovman Powell, Ajinkya Rahane, Umran Malik, Manish Pandey, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, Mayank Markande
CSK vs KKR Predicted Playing XI
CSK Predicted Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), R Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Shreyas Gopal, Deepak Hooda, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh
KKR Predicted Playing XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh , Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
Impact Player: Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ankul Roy, Spencer Johnson
IPL 2025, CSK vs KKR: FAQ
Where to Watch Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Fans can catch the live action of the CSK vs KKR match on the Star Sports Network. For online streaming, the match will be available on JioCinema in India. It’s advisable to check local listings for broadcast details in other regions.
Also read: IPL Time Table 2025: Complete Fixtures and Venues for the Upcoming Season
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