The Indian Premier League heats up, and another thrilling clash awaits fans. Chennai Super Kings will take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 25th Match of the season on April 11. The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, and will begin at 7:30 PM. This face-off features two of the most in-form teams of the season so far.
Starting the season on different notes, both teams head into this contest after facing defeats in their last match. Chennai Super Kings are looking to find stability in their campaign, while Kolkata Knight Riders are seeking redemption after a narrow loss to LSG. KKR enter the clash with 2 wins from 5 games, while CSK have managed just one win in the same number of matches. With different goals in mind, both sides will be eager to secure a crucial victory.
As the tournament Progresses, each match is becoming more important. KKR need to convert strong performances into wins, whereas CSK must halt their losing streak and revive their season before it slips further away. As both teams prepare to lock horns in Match 25, expect nothing short of a high-voltage showdown.
CSK vs KKR Match Overview
| League | Indian Premier League 2025 |
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 25 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST, Friday, April 11, 2025 |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Both teams preview
Chennai Super Kings
The five-time champions are in unfamiliar conditions this IPL Season. Struggling to find consistency, they have won just a single game out of their five outings so far. With just one win from five games, CSK find themselves in the bottom half of the table. Their latest defeat against the Punjab Kings was an easy chase, but the team once again failed to score and highlighted their recurring issue, not being able to chase. Coming to this match, with experienced campaigners like MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the Squad, Chennai will be banking on resilience and a touch of home ground magic to get back on track.
Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR have had a mixed campaign so far with 2 wins and 3 losses. Their last match against LSG saw them fall short by just 4 runs in a high-scoring thriller. Despite the loss, their batting unit looked Pumped up and they ended the run at 234 sharp, chasing 238. With the strong batting lineup filled with explosive hitters, KKR will look to bounce back from their inconsistent trajectory and will be eyeing on winning the Match 25 clash.
CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches played | 31 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Won | 19 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Won | 11 |
| No Result/ Tied | 00 |
CSK vs KKR Last 5 Match Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | L, L, L, L, W |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | L, W, L, W, L |
Indian Premier League 2025, Ground Stats
| MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | |
| Total | 143 |
| Team Bat 1st | 74 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 67 |
| Tied | 02 |
| Average First Innings Score | 159 |
| Highest Score | Sunrisers Hyderabad 246/5 |
| Lowest Score | Royal Challengers Bangalore 70/10 |
Pitch Report
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders- The 25th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. renowned for its spin-friendly conditions, where slower bowlers thrive due to the dry surface and slow turn. Batting can be challenging as the pitch tends to grip and assist spinners. The bowlers will need to battle hard to pick up wickets on this flat surface. Historically, teams prefer setting a total here rather than chasing, as the pitch slows down in the second innings. Fast bowlers who use cutters and variations can also be effective, but spinners are expected to play a key role in this contest.
CSK vs KKR Playing 11s (Predicted)
CSK Probable Playing XI:
Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
KKR Probable Playing XI:
Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh , Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
CSK vs KKR, IPL 2025 Match 25: Key Players to watch out
| Team | Players |
| CSK | Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Noor Ahmed, Khaleel Ahmed |
| KKR | Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakarvarthy |
CSK vs KKR Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and the squad of these two teams, there is a high probability that CSK is expected to win this match. However, the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and records. As per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting first are high, so the batting first team will likely win Match 25 of the Indian Premier League 2025.
However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and KKR’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So, please analyze on your part and then invest.
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Prediction Today Match: Injury Updates
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