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Historically, Chennai Super Kings have been dominant against Kolkata Knight Riders. In 31 matches played between the two sides, CSK have registered 20 victories, while KKR have managed to win 11 times.
Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the head-to-head statistics:
These numbers clearly show that CSK have historically had the upper hand in this rivalry, especially with consistent performances while chasing.
Here’s how the two teams stack up based on their win percentage in head-to-head encounters:
CSK have a dominant 65% win rate against KKR, emphasizing their control in this rivalry over the years.
CSK have shown remarkable consistency in both batting first and chasing. KKR, on the other hand, have had most of their success while chasing targets.
Chepauk has largely remained a CSK stronghold. In 11 matches at this venue, CSK have won 8, while KKR have managed 3 victories.
At Eden Gardens, the contest has been more evenly matched, though CSK still hold a slight edge.
Neutral venues have witnessed several epic battles between CSK and KKR, with CSK once again coming out on top.
The last five matches have seen both sides getting the better of each other, with CSK winning three and KKR winning two.
2012 - Bisla’s Heroics in Final: Manvinder Bisla's 92 helped KKR chase down a mammoth total in the IPL final, securing their first title.
2014 - Raina’s Dominance: Suresh Raina smashed an unbeaten 109*, dismantling the KKR bowling attack in style.
2021 - Faf Du Plessis Show: The South African opener struck a magnificent 86 to guide CSK to a crucial win in Dubai.
2023 - Rahane Resurgence: Ajinkya Rahane's stunning 71-run knock at Eden Gardens was a vintage display of class and aggression.
2024 - Gaikwad Masterclass: CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with a solid 67-run knock to seal a confident victory.
Suresh Raina (CSK) – 747 runs
The "Chinna Thala" of Chennai, Suresh Raina, has been the standout performer in CSK vs KKR clashes. His ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed has made him a nightmare for the KKR bowlers.
Robin Uthappa (KKR) – 377 runs
Robin Uthappa was one of KKR's most consistent top-order batters. His elegant stroke play and experience helped KKR to steady starts in many contests against CSK.
Sunil Narine (KKR) – 24 wickets
The mystery spinner from the Caribbean has been KKR’s most successful bowler against CSK. His variations and tight spells in the middle overs have kept CSK in check.
Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) – 22 wickets
The ever-reliable Jadeja has delivered match-winning spells against KKR, especially on turning tracks. His accuracy and ability to break partnerships make him a key threat.
Chennai Super Kings in the TATA IPL 2025 Mega Auction managed to bring back a key part of their core that led them to success in the previous years. Their captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, will all be returning in the yellow jerseys.
But to add to the fans excitement, Ravichandran Ashwin, the franchise legend is also marking his return in yellow after being roped in by the franchise at the Mega Auction. English allrounder and former CSK star Sam Curran also returns to the yellove franchise while they have further bolstered their pace unit by adding gun aussie pacer and BBL winning captain with Hobart Hurricanes - Nathan Ellis.
Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025 squad
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni (wk), Rahul Tripathi, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth, Shaikh Rasheed, Devon Conway, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Rachin Ravindra, R. Ashwin, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, ukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Noor Ahmad, Shreyas Gopal
Kolkata Knight Riders will enter IPL 2025 with a target on their back as the defending champions. While KKR were able to maintain most of their core a big question mark surrounding them is captaincy.
They will be without their IPL winning captain Shreyas Iyer who parted ways in the mega auction. Ajinkya Rahane is replacing Iyer as the captain however given his form in T20s, doubts loom large over Rahane. Additionally, there's a lack of opening depth after losing out on opener Phil Salt.
KKR IPL 2025 squad:
Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Umran Malik.
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