With an exciting match such as Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders just around the corner, it becomes evident that this IPL 2025 season is going to be quite different. And as the matches gave results it became clear as to what way that difference would take place. This year’s defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are struggling in the middle of the table while five times IPL champions and a legendary name in the format, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) seems to be persisting in the bottom lines.
Let’s take a look at how the teams are standing and what this match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders brings for both the teams.
Super Kings vs Knight Riders 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 vs Kolkata has taken place a total of 30 times. Out of these instances, Chennai being a long-time champion took the lead by claiming 19 victories while KKR managed 10 victories of its own while one (1) match remained ended with no result.
Team | Matches Played | Won | Lost | No Result |
CSK | 30 | 19 | 10 | 1 |
KKR | 30 | 10 | 19 | 1 |
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chennai super kings vs kolkata knight riders standings
Right now in the tournament almost every team has played four total matches. Out of these KKR has maintained an even ground of two losses and two wins. CSK however seems to be struggling after its initial victory in the tournament as they now have one win against three losses. This makes KKR have an edge over CSK although CSK might have the slight Home Ground advantage.
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Timeline
Team | Matches Played | Wins | Losses | No Result |
CSK | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
KKR | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The statistics indicate KKR having a psychological advantage over CSK although that could be overridden by the fact that the match is going to take place at CSK’s loyal Chepauk.
CSK vs KKR Predicted Playing XI
CSK Predicted Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Deepak Hooda/Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), R Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Shivam Dube
KKR Predicted Playing XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, , Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh , Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Impact Player: Sunil Narine
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Dream 11 Prediction
Wicketkeeper
- Quinton de Kock (KKR)
- MS Dhoni (CSK)
Batsmen
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)
- Ajinkya Rajane (KKR)
- Devon conway (CSK)
All-Rounders
- Rachin Ravindra (CSK)
- Shivam Dube (CSK)
- Venkatesh Iyer (KKR)
Bowlers
- Varun Chakravarty (KKR)
- Harshit Rana (KKR)
- Noor Ahmed (CSK)
Captain: Quinton de Kock (KKR)
Vice-Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)
Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai traditionally offers a spin-friendly surface, benefiting bowlers who can exploit turn and bounce. Batsmen may find it challenging to score quickly, making partnerships crucial.
Weather Forecast:
The weather on April 11, 2025, is expected to be warm and humid, typical of Chennai during this period. No significant weather disruptions are anticipated.
Chennai super kings vs kolkata knight riders 2023
In the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced each other twice, with each team securing a victory.
First Encounter: April 23, 2023
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Result: CSK won by 49 runs
- Match Summary
- CSK’s Innings: CSK scored an unbeatable 235/4 in 20 overs in this match which ultimately brought them their victory against KKR in their first encounter back in 2023. In CSK’s innings Ajinkya Rahane was the standout performer with a rapid 71 off 29 balls.
- KKR’s Innings: As for KKR, they chased the score but only managed to accumulate 186/8 in 20 overs. In their innings, Jason Roy contributed a notable 61 off 26 balls.
- Player of the Match: Ajinkya Rahane for his explosive batting performance.
Second Encounter: May 14, 2023
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Result: KKR won by 6 wickets
- Match Summary
- CSK’s Innings: In their second encounter against KKR in the IPL season 2023, CSK failed to set a massive chase for KKR as before and that became the reason for their loss. CSK posted 144/6 in 20 overs in which Shivam Dube was the top-scorer with an unbeaten 48 off 34 balls.
- KKR’s Innings: This time around KKR got even with CSK as the measly chase was easy for them to handle. They successfully chased down the target, scoring 147/4 in 18.3 overs. In this innings Rinku Singh, who used to be in KKR at the time, played an important role with 54 off 43 balls.
- CSK’s Innings: In their second encounter against KKR in the IPL season 2023, CSK failed to set a massive chase for KKR as before and that became the reason for their loss. CSK posted 144/6 in 20 overs in which Shivam Dube was the top-scorer with an unbeaten 48 off 34 balls.
Player of the Match: Rinku Singh for his crucial half-century for which he gained much fame.