- 🏆 Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings
- 🏏 Clashes: IPL T20: 57 of 74
- 📅 Date: Tuesday, May 07, 2025
- ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM PDT / 7:30 PM IST
- 🏟️ Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
In Match 57 of the TATA IPL 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face off against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. With KKR needing a win to stay alive in the playoff race and CSK playing their final match of the season, the stage is set for a high-octane clash filled with legacy, pressure, and passion.
KKR vs CSK: Match Preview in Simple Words
KKR must win this match to reach the playoffs. They’ve been hitting fast in the powerplay, scoring 9.8 runs per over. CSK is already out of the race and just wants to end the season well. They’ve had trouble scoring, especially early in the game. But players like Dhoni and Jadeja still bring big game energy. This could be a very close match!
WIN PROBABILITY
Team Head to Head Records
Results in Last 5 Years – IPL Domestic
Total Matches
31
Pitch Head to Head Records
Results in Last 5 Years – IPL Domestic
Total Matches
99
Pitch & Weather Report
Stadium: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Pitch: Starts as a batting track but becomes slow in the second innings, helping spinners
Highest Team Innings: 262/2 (Punjab Kings)
Lowest Team Innings: 49 (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
Highest Chase Score: 262/2 (Punjab Kings)
🌡️ Temperature: 29°C 🌥
💧 Humidity: 782% 💧
💨 Wind: 10 Km/h 🌬
☀️ Condition: Cloud skies, perfect cricketing weather!
Key Points of What Fantasy Users Are Looking For
- Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestion
- Probable Playing XI for KKR and CSK
- Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
- Pitch/Weather Insights
- Bonus Tips & Strategy
KKR Predicted Playing XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), RK Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ajinkya Rahane (C), VR Iyer, AD Russell, SP Narine, MM Ali, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, H Rana
CSK Predicted Playing XI
MS Dhoni (C), S Dubey, RA Jadeja, Deepak Hooda, SM Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, KK Ahmed, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis
Best Dream11 Fantasy XI Team Picks (Combined)
| Player | Team | Role | Credits | Why Pick This Player? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni | CSK | Wicketkeeper | 9 | Fan favorite, great record at Eden Gardens 🌟 |
| AD Russell | KKR | All-Rounder | 9.5 | Explosive finisher and wicket taker 💥 |
| SP Narine | KKR | All-Rounder | 9 | Economical and tricky spinner 🎯 |
| Rinku Singh | KKR | Batsman | 8.5 | Power-packed local hero at Eden Gardens 💪 |
| AM Rahane | KKR | Batsman | 8 | Classy anchor and consistent performer ✨ |
| VR Iyer | KKR | All-Rounder | 8.5 | Can contribute in both departments 🔁 |
| CV Varun | KKR | Bowler | 8 | Top wicket-taker at Eden Gardens 🎳 |
| HP Rana | KKR | Bowler | 7.5 | Has a knack for breaking partnerships 🔥 |
| Ayush Mhatre | CSK | Batsman | 7 | Young gun with fearless style 🔫 |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | Bowler | 8 | Mystery spinner for middle overs 🌪️ |
| KK Ahmed | CSK | Bowler | 7.5 | Can swing the new ball early 🎯 |
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- 🧢 Captain: Sunil Narine – brilliant all-rounder with match-winning skills 🔥 🟢
- 🧢 Vice-Captain: Andre Russell – explosive with both bat and ball 💣 🟡
- 🎯 Other Options: Ayush Mhatre, Varun Chakaravarthy
Bonus Fantasy Tips – DC Vs KKR
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- 🏟️ Eden Gardens is a dream venue for Dhoni, Russell, Narine, Rinku Singh, Rahane & Venkatesh Iyer – all have scored 60+ runs here.
- 🎯 Bowlers like Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, and Narine have excellent wicket-taking records here.
- 🚀 Powerplay Push: KKR’s aggressive top order could take advantage early.
- 👑 Dhoni’s Farewell Game? Expect a legacy performance from the CSK skipper.
- ⚡ Russell and Narine are your sure-shot multipliers in Dream11!