One of the teams heading in the wrong direction, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will have their task cut out when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their next match on Friday evening. This is Match No. 25 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season and will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
CSK are winless since their season-opening victory against Mumbai Indians, while KKR too have been inconsistent, much to the frustration of their fans.
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Preview
Something seems off with CSK this season. Several of their key players are out of form, and questionable tactical decisions haven’t helped their cause. For example, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has enjoyed success as an opener, is now batting at No. 3 and has failed to make an impact. Players like Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Rachin Ravindra, and Ravichandran Ashwin have also lacked consistency.
KKR, on the other hand, haven’t been immune to inconsistency either. They’ve alternated between wins and losses, with just two victories from their first five matches. Their most recent outing ended in a narrow four-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants.
In essence, this is a must-win encounter for both sides—especially for home team CSK, who need to get back on track if they want to stay in the playoff race.
Also Read: CSK vs KKR IPL Betting Tips
CSK vs DC: Match Details
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
CSK vs DC Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report and Weather Condition
Pitch Report: The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch traditionally favors spinners, offering turn and bounce as the match progresses. However, recent IPL games have seen batsmen dominate, with high scores being posted. The average first-innings score here is around 169. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first to capitalize on the initial batting-friendly conditions before the pitch slows down.
Weather Report: The IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is scheduled for Friday, April 11, at 7:30 PM IST at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The weather forecast indicates that the day will be extremely hot, with a high of 40°C. While the afternoon may experience isolated thunderstorms, conditions are expected to clear by the evening. At match time, temperatures are anticipated to be around 31°C, with partly cloudy skies and minimal chance of rain, ensuring favorable conditions for the game.
CSK vs DC Dream11: Team News
Chennai Super KingsTeam News-
- CSK are likely to ring in some changes to their playing 11 for this game, mainly due to the form they are in.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of this game due to an injury. MS Dhoni will lead the team in this game.
- Sam Curran and Jamie Overton both are in contention. That means, Rachin Ravindra, who has been out of form, might be dropped.
- Deepak Hooda could also find a place in CSK’s Playing XI.
- Chennai Super Kings Full Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Rachin Ravindra, Ravichandran Ashwin, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rasheed, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjapneet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Jamie Overton, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth
Kolkata Knight Riders Team News-
- Despite losing the last game, KKR are expected to stick with the same playing 11 they used in the last match.
- Kolkata Knight Riders Full Squads: Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Anrich Nortje, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Ajinkya Rahane, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Umran Malik
CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Expected Playing 11
Chennai Super Kings Expected Playing 11
- Rachin Ravindra
- Devon Conway
- Rahul Tripathi / Deepak Hooda
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Vijay Shankar
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- MS Dhoni (WK)
- Noor Ahmad
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Mukesh Choudhary
Impact Player: Matheesha Pathirana
Kolkata Knight Riders Expected Playing 11
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Sunil Narine
- Ajinkya Rahane (C)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Ramandeep Singh
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Andre Russell
- Rinku Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Spencer Johnson
- Vaibhav Arora
Impact Player: Varun Chakaravarhty
CSK vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Team
WICKET-KEEPER: Q de Kock, D Conway
BATSMEN: A Rahane, V Iyer, R Ravindra
ALL–ROUNDERS: S Narine, R Jadeja
BOWLERS: K Ahmed, V Chakaravarthy, N Ahmed, H Rana
Captain/Vice-Captain options: Sunil Narine, Noor Ahmed, Venkatesh Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Quinton de Kock, Devon Conway
Ajinkya Rahane: KKR captain has been in red-hot form in IPL 2025. In the last game, he smashed 61 runs off just 35 balls, with 44 of those runs coming in boundaries. The veteran batter should be in your CSK vs KKR Dream11 teams.
Sunil Narine: The veteran West Indies all-rounder may be struggling as a bowler in IPL 2025, but he is still contributing with the bat. That’s what makes him a special player. He is a two-way player who guarantees points due to all-round skills.
Noor Ahmed: With 11 wickets in five matches, Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmed is the leading wicket-taker in IPL 2025. Since the pitch favors spinners in Chennai, he can play a big role in this game.
Venkatesh Iyer: Had another good outing with the bat, scoring 45 runs off 29 balls in the last match against Lucknow Super Giants. He is another player who can be a good pick in CHE vs KOL Dream11 fantasy grand league teams.
Devon Conway: New Zealand star scored 69 runs in the last match, but he was far from his usual best. But he is a consistent performer and can be a good addition in your CSK vs KKR Dream11 teams.
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