Kolkata Knight Riders will take on the Chennai Super Kings in the 57th Match of the season on May 7. The match will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and will begin at 7:30 PM. The Kolkata Knight Riders are set to welcome the Chennai Super Kings for another thrilling encounter at their home, and both teams will be up against one another after almost a month. Last time the two met at the Chepauk Stadium, KKR dominated and won the match by 8 wickets.
With the IPL moving to the final stage of the group phase and stepping into the playoffs, every match from here on becomes significant in shaping the points table. Sitting opposite on the points table, both teams are coming from a close yet contrasting last match outing, where Kolkata secured a win by a single run over RR, and Chennai lost the match by 2 runs to RCB. Heading into this match, both teams have different agendas. KKR will be aiming to finish in the top four, while CSK, having already been eliminated, will look for a respectable end to the season.
As both teams prepare to lock horns in Match 57, expect nothing short of a high-voltage showdown. Below is the detailed analysis and match breakdown for both teams.
KKR vs CSK Match Overview
| League | Indian Premier League 2025 |
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 57 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings: Both teams preview
Kolkata Knight Riders
The defending champions didn’t really have a strong season this year, it’s a journey of setbacks and comebacks. Starting with a loss they bounced back in their next match against RR but then again lost. With a mixed season with a no result match, 5 wins and 5 losses KKR have managed a decent season and currently are in the 6th spot of the points table. With just three games left now, KKR will aim for a strong win and would be eyeing for consistent efforts from teams and would try to deliver a strong all-round performance to stay in the playoffs race.
Chennai Super Kings
One of the most successful teams of the IPL, Chennai Super Kings didn’t really have a great season this year, and they failed miserably. With just 2 wins from 11 games so far, CSK became the first team to be eliminated from the race of the playoffs and are now just playing for pride. The internal squad imbalances, skipper injury, and failure of their top batting order have been the main factors for their early exit in the season. Coming into the match against KKR, Chennai will be a bit confident with their new stable opening partnership of Ayush Mhatre and Shaik Rasheed, which is further supported by middle-order batters like Ravindra Jadeja and Dewald Brevis. With strong hopes for the next season, CSK will now play for the pride and will look to end the tournament on a respectable note.
KKR vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches played | 32 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR ) Won | 12 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Won | 20 |
| No Result/ Tied | 00 |
KKR vs CSK Last 5 Match Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR ) | W, W, A, L, L |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | L, L, L, L, W |
Indian Premier League 2025, Ground Stats
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata | |
| Total | 100 |
| Team Bat 1st | 43 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 57 |
| Tied | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 168 |
| Highest Score | Kolkata Knight Riders 261/6 |
| Lowest Score | Royal Challengers Bangalore 49/10 |
Pitch Report
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings- The 57th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The pitch here is Batting friendly which helps batters enjoy an advantage by scoring big runs. The pitch is likely to help the batsmen with its real bounce and pace, making the ball come off the bat easily. Meanwhile, pacers are likely to get some help from the surface at the start, while spinners traditionally have a role to play in the middle overs.
In the Indian T20 League since 2018, captains have opted to bowl first in all matches, and teams chasing have had the edge. The average first innings score in T20s at this venue is around 170, while the average first innings winning score has been in the mid-180s in T20s since 2018.
KKR vs CSK Playing 11s (Predicted)
KKR Probable Playing XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh , Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
CSK Probable Playing XI:
Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana
KKR vs CSK, IPL 2025 Match 57: Key Players to watch out
| Team | Players |
| KKR | Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Andre Russell, Varun Chakaravarthy |
| CSK | Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis |
KKR vs CSK Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and squad of these two teams, KKR 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 second are high, so the Chasing team will likely win Match 57 of the Indian Premier League 2025.
However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and CSK’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So please analyze on your part and then invest.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings Prediction Today Match: Injury Updates
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings |
|
|











