Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will aim to make a strong case for a playoff spot as they host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. While nothing has gone right for CSK. The Knight Riders have shown signs of coming back, winning two games on the trot.
A win here for KKR would help them move forward in the standings. Will they complete a hat-trick of wins? We will find out. As always, we’ve got you covered with our expert fantasy tips, match details, team lineups, and in-depth predictions for this 57th game between KKR and CSK.
Match Details
- Date: May 7, 2025
- Time: 7.30 PM
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Head-to-Head: KKR vs CSK
- Matches Played: 31
- Chennai Super Kings won: 19
- Kolkata Knight Riders won: 11
- Key Statistical Insights:
- Average first-innings score at venue: 165.16 (99 matches)
- At this venue, CSK has 5 of the 9 games they played against KKR
- Chasing team win percentage: 56.56% (56 matches)
- Predicted Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders (55% probability)
- Match Result: KKR won the reverse fixture (Game 25 of IPL 2025) held at Chepauk by 8 wickets
Pitch and Weather Report
Eden Gardens characteristics
- Pitch Characteristics:
- This has been a high-scoring venue this year
- The last 3 completed totals have been over 200
- Slow bowlers (spinners) have historically done well here
- Potential for another score above 180
- Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 31°C
- Humidity: 75%
- Evening match with humid conditions
- Minimal wind interference
Playing XI Probables & Impact Subs: KKR vs CSK (IPL 2025)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Probable XI
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
- Sunil Narine
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Ajinkya Rahane (C)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Moeen Ali
- Vaibhav Arora
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakaravarthy
Team Strategy: KKR will be particularly happy with the runs from the bat of Andre Russell and Harshit Rana, who were able to pull things through at the end with the ball. These efforts resulted in a win for KKR
Team News: The defending champions KKR will likely stick with the same team that they fielded against RR
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Probable XI
- Shaik Rasheed
- Ayush Mhatre
- Dewald Brevis
- Shivam Dube
- Urvil Patel
- Sam Curran
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni (WK)
- Noor Ahmad
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Anshul Kamboj
Team Strategy: CSK had a much-improved batting performance, but still, they couldn’t get things done against KKR. Bowling-wise, it was an off-day, but this department of CSK has largely been fine otherwise this season
Team News: Youngster Urvil Patel could make his CSK debut in place of Deepak Hooda
Dream11 Fantasy Insights
Top Captain Choices
- Ayush Mhatre (CSK)
- Has made 163 runs in 4 innings at a SR of 185.23 and is one of the few shining lights for CSK
- Scored a stunning 94 against RCB in CSK’s previous game
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Sunil Narine (KKR)
- Has scored 189 runs and taken 10 wickets in 10 games, this IPL
- Scalped 26 wickets while playing against CSK in 21 matches to go along with 167 runs
- Potential Points: 100-120
- Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR)
- The highest wicket-taker for KKR (15 in 11 games) this season
- 11 wickets in 10 games against CSK, including 2/22 in the previous fixture versus CSK
- Potential Points: 80-100
Key match-ups that should impact the fantasy picks
- Ayush Mhatre vs KKR pacers
- Sunil Narine vs Dewald Brevis
- Andre Russell vs Matheesha Pathirana
Fantasy Tips for KKR vs CSK (IPL 2025)
- We could score more than 180
- Pick the in-form top-order batters from both teams
- Prioritize players with runs or wickets behind in the recent past as your captaincy candidate
- Keep an eye out for last-minute team changes.
Our Winning Dream11 Team
Dream11 Team Building Strategy
- 3-4 Batters
- 1-2 Wicket-Keepers
- 2-3 All-Rounders
- 3-4 Bowlers
Team Composition: KKR 7 – CSK 4
- Wicket-Keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre (VC), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ajinkya Rahane
- All-rounder: Sunil Narine (C), Andre Russell, Ravindra Jadeja
- Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Matheesha Pathirana
Match Outcome Predictions
- Predicted Score: 180+ runs
- Toss Factor: Batting second has won most times here
- Winning Probability:
- Kolkata Knight Riders: 55%
- Chennai Super Kings: 45%
Disclaimer: Fantasy predictions are speculative. Actual performance may vary.
Good Luck, Fantasy Cricketers!
