What is Weather Forecast for CSK vs KKR in MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai ?

CSK vs KKR: The 25th match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. Taking on each other the arch rivals will be against one another for the first time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on April 11.

Coming for Match 25 of the Rivalry week, both teams are on different tracks. Having faced a defeat in their previous outing, both are desperate for a win in their next clash. The tournament has been going well for KKR so far, with the team winning two of their five matches. Meanwhile, Chennai has been performing poorly and is sitting in the second-to-last spot in the table. With both Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings eager to turn their seasons around, expect this clash to deliver intensity, emotion, and high-quality cricket. Here’s what fans can look forward to.

Heading into this clash with contrasting campaigns, both teams will be eager to grab a win and secure crucial winning points in their favor. Let’s take a look at today’s cricket CSK vs KKR, Match 25 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Chennai and Kolkata.

CSK vs KKR: Match Preview

Pitch Report

The MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, is set to host the CSK vs KKR for Match 25 of the IPL 2025. The pitch at this stadium is spin-friendly and likely to favor moderate scores on the ground. The stadium is known for its sporting pitch, which has something for both batsmen and bowlers. It is generally dry and provides a grip for spinners. As the match progresses, it tends to slow down a bit, which makes stroke play a bit difficult in the second innings. Teams winning the toss may opt to bat first to take advantage of the easier batting conditions, as the batting first team has a slightly higher advantage, winning 74 matches, in comparison to the batting second who has won just 67 matches at this venue.

CSK vs KKR Weather Report:

The weather at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, is expected to remain sunny during the start of the match but as the match progresses further the cloud cover will take on the ground ensuring an uninterrupted game. There are a few no chances of rain during match hours as the rain probability is 25% along with it there are 59% chances of humidity. Overall, Fans can look forward to a full 40-over contest. The temperature at the ground is likely to be around 35°celsius. 

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Ground stats: CSK vs KKR

CSK vs KKR Predicted Playing XI

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