KKR vs CSK Today IPL 2025 Match Prediction: Match 57 Preview, Pitch Report, and Who will win Today’s Match?

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 57 Preview

KKR vs CSK Match Prediction 2025: Both Team’s Recent Form

KKR has won 2 out of its last 5 matches, lost 2 and 1 match got cancelled due to rain. In the last match they defeated Rajasthan Royals by just 1 run, which was quite exciting. On the other hand CSK has won only 1 match in its last 5 matches and lost 4. Their last match was against RCB in which they lost by just 2 runs. KKR seems a little better in terms of form, but CSK is also trying to slowly bring its game back.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings Team Previews

Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders is playing well this season. Till now they have played 11 matches, winning 5 of them. Now to remain in the playoffs race they need to win every match. In the last match they defeated Rajasthan by just 1 run, in which Russell scored an amazing 57* runs. The team has senior players like Russell and Narine who can do something new in every match. Varun Chakravarthy is also doing quite well with spin. When Kolkata Knight Riders is in its full flow then they can defeat any team. Eden Gardens is their home ground, the crowd here fully supports them. This time too a great performance is expected from them.

Chennai Super Kings

This season has not been good at all for CSK. So far, it has won only 2 out of 11 matches and is at the last position in the table. Now the chance of playoffs is gone, but the team has not accepted defeat yet. Now it is just playing for the remaining honor. In the last match, Ayush Mhatre played a good innings of 94 runs, but the team lost by 2 runs. Dhoni's magic will also be needed if Chennai Super Kings wants to win. Matheesha Pathirana, Ravindra Jadeja and Noor Ahmad are bowling well, but the team has not been able to play as a unit so far. However, the Chennai Super Kings team can make a comeback anytime, because they have a lot of experience.

KKR vs CSK Head-to-Head Records in IPL

KKR and CSK have played a total of 31 matches against each other so far in IPL history. CSK has won 19 while KKR has won only 11 matches. 1 match ended without a result. This year in 2025, CSK was badly defeated by KKR in a match in which CSK looked completely helpless. Whereas in 2024, CSK defeated KKR by 7 wickets. The overall record of CSK is a bit strong, but in recent form, KKR has also made a good comeback.

KKR vs CSK, Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report and Weather Report

 The pitch of Eden Gardens is good for both batting and spin. As the match progresses, the pitch slows down which helps the spinners. Most of the matches here are won by the chasing team. The average score of the first innings is around 168. The weather will be a little humid, the temperature can go up to 31-34°C but there is absolutely no chance of rain.
 

KKR vs CSK Match Prediction Today Match Predicted Playing11

Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
Impact Players: Manish Pandey, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia

Injury Update: None

Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI

Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana

Impact Players: Shivam Dube, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Jamie Overton

Injury Updates: None

Top 10 Match Predictions and Winner Tips for KKR vs CSK

KKR vs CSK Session Score Based on Scenario

• If KKR wins the toss and bowls first, then the powerplay score can be between 45-55 and the total score of the first innings is likely to be around 190-200.
   

• If CSK wins the toss and bats first, then also the powerplay can be between 45-55 and the total score can still be around 190-200.

In both scenarios, the predicted winner of the match is Chennai Super Kings.

KKR vs CSK Match Prediction Key Performers

Top Batter: Sam Curran

Sam Curran has been doing well, scoring 88 runs against Punjab Kings. He also contributes with the ball, taking important wickets. Curran removed Virat Kohli in the last match with the ball. Sam is an all-rounder who fights till the end. In a match against Punjab Kings, he smashed 88 runs. Before that, he didn’t get many runs but now he looks in touch. With the ball, he is not taking too many wickets but still bowls tight overs. Even when he doesn’t shine with the ball, his batting gives CSK a big boost. He plays with heart and always gives his best. CSK trusts him in big moments.

Top Bowler: Varun Chakaravarthy

Varun is one of KKR’s best bowlers this season. He has taken 15 wickets in 11 matches. His best was 3 wickets for 22 runs. In recent matches too, he got 2/32 and 2/39. He bowls quietly but gets the job done. He doesn’t give many runs and builds pressure with dot balls. Even on flat pitches, he keeps things tight. KKR depends on him to break partnerships in the middle overs.

KKR vs CSK Today Match Prediction

In the last few matches on the Eden Gardens pitch, the team batting first has made high scores. The ball comes well on the ground and batting becomes quite easy in the first innings. In the second innings the pitch becomes a bit slow and if the team chasing makes even a small mistake then it comes under pressure. In this match too, the team batting first has more chances of winning. If the score is above 190, then chasing could be tough.

Prediction: The team batting first can win the match.

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