IPL 2025 Match 57 will see Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday, 7 May 2025. Both teams are struggling, with just two wins from eight matches, and are languishing at the bottom of the points table. KKR’s playoff hopes are slim after a heavy loss to KKR, while the CSK has also failed to find form in its season, making the RR clash largely irrelevant for the standings.
Match Preview
On May 7, 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a crucial encounter at Eden Gardens. KKR, currently seventh on the points table, are in a must-win situation to keep their playoff hopes alive. CSK, on the other hand, will look to consolidate their position in the top four.
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | KKR vs CSK, Match 57, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Wednesday, 7 May 2025 |
| Time | 3:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema / Hotstar |
Weather Report
| Temperature– 32°C |
| Humidity– 72% |
| Wind Speed– 13 km/h |
| Chance of Rain – Partly Cloudy |
Pitch Report:
Eden Gardens has evolved into a high-scoring venue in recent IPL seasons. The pitch offers consistent bounce and a flat surface, favoring aggressive stroke play. Seamers may find early assistance, especially during the powerplay, but as the match progresses, spinners could come into play due to the pitch’s tendency to slow down.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 31 |
| KKR Won | 11 |
| CSK Won | 19 |
| No Result | 1 |
Probable Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C/WK), Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana
Top Dream11 Picks
Top Batters:
Ajinkya Rahane
Shivam Dube
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Top All-rounders:
Sunil Narine
Ravindra Jadeja
Andre Russell
Top Bowlers:
Noor Ahmad
Varun Chakaravarthy
Harshit Rana
Khaleel Ahmed
Wicket Keeper:
MS Dhoni
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s KKR vs CSK Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Batters from both sides: Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube
Captain: Sunil Narine
Vice-Captain: Ravindra Jadeja
Injury Updates
There are no injury updates as of now.
Final Match Prediction
Today’s Winner Prediction: The Team batting second to win the match
Given the chasing-friendly pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and recent form, the toss could play a big role in deciding the winner.
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.