IPL 2025, CSK vs KKR, Match Preview: Murphy’s law has taken a special liking to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025. From losing consecutive matches to continuous injury scares, even MS Dhoni’s captaincy could not safe the team from the vows.
Chennai Super Kings are officially out of IPL 2025 playoff contention after a heavy defeat to Punjab Kings, marking their eighth loss in ten matches. With just 4 points and a poor Net Run Rate of -1.392, their maximum possible tally of 12 points falls well short of the expected 16-point playoff cutoff.
Even 14 point, historically sometimes sufficient, wouldn’t be enough given their dismal NRR. CSK have also lost five consecutive home games, compounding their woes. With three games left, their focus now shifts from qualification to salvaging pride, as they become the first team eliminated from this season’s playoff race.
And for now, their next stop is the iconic Eden Gardens, meeting Kolkata Knight Riders on May 7.
As the teams prepare to take on their next challenge, we take a look at the CSK vs KKR preview, match details, predicted playing 11 for each team, and further.
IPL 2025, CSK vs KKR: Match Preview
Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Date & Time: May 7, 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 | 31 | 19 | 11 | 1 |
| KKR | 31 | 11 | 19 | 1 |
KKR vs CSK: Full Squads for IPL 2025
Chennai Super Kings, Full Squad: MS Dhoni (C), Matheesha Pathirana, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Ayush Mhatre, Rahul Tripathi, Anshul Kamboj, Sam Curran, Dewald Brevis, Nathan Ellis, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Vijay Shankar, Urvil Patel, 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, MS Dhoni (wk) (c), Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Dewald Brevis
Impact Player: Shreyas Gopal, Deepak Hooda, Mukesh Choudhary, Ayush Mhatre
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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