The cricketing action intensifies as Kolkata Knight Riders take on Chennai Super Kings in the fifty-seventh match of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 7th May at 7:30 PM IST.
Get the best KKR vs CSK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 57th match of the IPL 2025. Expert analysis and more.
KKR vs CSK Match Preview:
Kolkata Knight Riders will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings in the fifty-seventh match of the IPL 2025 on May 7th at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. As the tournament heads into its final stretch, both teams seek crucial points in this high-stakes encounter.
Kolkata Knight Riders have secured five wins from their eleven matches and currently sit at sixth on the points table. They enter this game with confidence, having edged out the Rajasthan Royals by just 1 run in a thrilling contest that featured a key knock from Andre Russell.
Chennai Super Kings remain at the bottom of the table with only two wins in eleven games. Their recent match saw them fall narrowly short by 2 runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru despite a valiant 94-run effort from Ayush Mhatre.
Historically, Chennai Super Kings have had the upper hand in this rivalry, winning 20 out of the 31 previous meetings, while Kolkata Knight Riders have claimed victory 11 times.
KKR vs CSK Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Kolkata Knight Riders |
11 |
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Chennai Super Kings |
20 |
KKR vs CSK Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
29°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Few Clouds |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
191 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Poor |
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Winning % |
20% |
KKR vs CSK Playing 11s (Predicted):
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11: Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk), Ajinkya Rahane©, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Moeen Ali, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana
Chennai Super Kings Playing 11: Ayush Mhatre, Shaik Rasheed, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni©(wk), Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube
Hot Picks for KKR vs CSK Fantasy Cricket Tips:
KKR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Captaincy Picks:
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Ayush Mhatre, the right-handed opener from Chennai Super Kings, delivered a commanding knock of 94 runs in the previous match, showcasing his dominance at the top and setting the tone for a strong start. |
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Sunil Narine is a left-handed batter and right-arm off-spinner from Kolkata Knight Riders who consistently offers value with both bat and ball, especially in crucial phases of the game. |
KKR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Top Picks:
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Dewald Brevis, the right-handed middle-order batsman from Chennai Super Kings, provides stability and explosive intent during crucial middle overs. |
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Ajinkya Rahane, the experienced right-handed top-order batter from Kolkata Knight Riders, brings composure and stability to the innings with his anchoring role at the crease. |
KKR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Budget Picks:
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Angkrish Raghuvanshi is a right-handed middle-order batter from Kolkata Knight Riders known for stabilizing the innings with his calculated strokeplay. |
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Shaik Rasheed is a right-handed opening batter from Chennai Super Kings who sets the platform with his composed strokeplay at the top. |
KKR vs CSK Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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KKR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
KKR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
KKR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 57 IPL 2025 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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7.0 credits |
4 points |
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7.0 credits |
4 points |
KKR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 57 IPL 2025 Expert Advice:
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GL Captaincy Choice |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-3-3-4 |
KKR vs CSK Match Winner Prediction:
Chennai Super Kings, relying on their well-balanced lineup, are poised to outplay their opponents and triumph.