IPL 2025: KKR vs CSK Match 57 Overview – Pitch Report, Playing XI & Head-to-Head
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 57 of the IPL 2025 at their home ground, Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Tuesday, May 07.
This is the second time both teams are facing each other in the IPL 2025 season. On April 11th, they both met each other at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, where KKR defeated CSK and won by 8 wickets.
In their previous game, KKR secured a 1-run victory against the Rajasthan Royals (RR). After suffering two consecutive losses earlier, they bounced back strongly with two back-to-back wins. KKR is currently in sixth place on the points table with 11 points from 11 matches. Their upcoming games are crucial, and they need to win them to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Meanwhile, CSK is struggling with four consecutive defeats and has already been knocked out of the playoff race due to a low point. They are currently at the bottom of the Points table with 9 points out of 11 matches played. In this match, CSK is looking for a strong comeback to restore pride in the IPL.
KKR vs CSK Match Details
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 57, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, May 07, 7:30 PM |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Pitch and Conditions
The Kolkata Eden Gardens pitch is considered a batting-friendly pitch. The average first innings score from the recent four matches is 204.
Teams batting first have had a slight advantage in this Venue, with four out of the last five games being won by the teams batting first. Dew could play a major role in the second innings. Considering the conditions, the captain winning the toss might choose to bat first. Posting a good total and applying scoreboard pressure on the opposition in the second innings could make the game more interesting.
KKR vs CSK Probable Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Sunil Narine. Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
Impact Player
Harshit Rana
Chennai Super Kings
Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja. Dewald Brevis, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (captain & wicketkeeper), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Player
KKR vs CSK Head-to-Head Overview
| Matches Played | 30 |
| Won by Kolkata Knight Riders | 11 |
| Won by Chennai Super Kings | 19 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Last match | April 11, 2025 |
IPL 2025 Points Table
| Pos | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 11 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 0.793 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 0.482 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 0.376 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 1.156 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | 11 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 0.362 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 11 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 0.249 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 5 | 6 | 10 | -0.469 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (E) | 11 | 3 | 7 | 7 | -1.192 |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 6 | -0.718 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings (E) | 11 | 2 | 9 | 4 | -1.117 |
Note: Points Table as on 06 April 2025 11:59 PM (IST)
