CSK vs KKR Today Match Prediction and Betting Tips, Odds and Live Score

CSK vs KKR Match Prediction & Analysis

Match 25 of IPL 2025 sees Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Chennai this Friday. CSK are having a torrid season so far, with just one win and four losses. KKR, last year’s champs, haven’t exactly had a smooth run either, sitting on two wins and three losses. Both sides head into this one after a defeat, and pressure is mounting. CSK will be banking on familiar conditions to pull off a much-needed win, but KKR have the tools to handle this surface and won’t go down without a fight.

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RECENT PERFORMANCE

HEAD TO HEAD

Last 3 Matches 2 CSK Won 1 KKR Won 0 No Result CSK IPLT20 KKR 141/3 in 17.4 Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets 08 Apr 2024 137/9 in 20.0 Show More Show Less CSK 144/6 in 20.0 IPL 2023 Kolkata Knight Riders won by 6 wickets 14 May 2023 KKR 147/4 in 18.3 KKR 186/8 in 20.0 IPL 2023 Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 49 runs 23 Apr 2023 CSK 235/4 in 20.0

TEAMS PREVIEW

Chennai Super Kings Preview

CSK’s season has taken a nosedive after a bright start. Since their opening win, they’ve slumped to four straight losses, sitting at ninth place with a weak NRR of -0.889. Their most recent defeat came against Punjab Kings, losing by 18 runs despite putting up 201-5 in response to a 220-run target.

There were some positives with the bat, which might help build some momentum going forward. Still, there’s plenty to fix across the board. The top order—Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, and Ruturaj Gaikwad—has been patchy and way too cautious during the powerplay, putting the rest of the lineup under unnecessary pressure.

Shivam Dube brought some spark with a solid 42 off 27 last game, and Dhoni’s 27 off 12 added a late push. But outside of them, there just isn’t enough firepower to finish games. Relying on Dhoni at 43 or expecting Jadeja and Ashwin to go big at the death isn’t a winning formula.

The bowling hasn’t helped their case either. Khaleel Ahmed’s been sharp with the new ball, grabbing 10 wickets at an 8.25 economy. You can almost count on him to strike early. Noor Ahmad has stood out as well, leading the team with 11 wickets at 8.33. He’ll be a big factor at Chidambaram.

But the rest have underdelivered. Ashwin and Jadeja have struggled to keep runs down or make breakthroughs, and Pathirana’s been hit-or-miss while giving away too many.

Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana Impact Player: Shivam Dube

Chennai Super Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2025 Batsmen R B 4s 6s SRs Devon Conway 69 49 6 0 140.82 Shivam Dube 42 27 3 0 155.56 Rachin Ravindra 36 23 6 0 156.52 Bowlers O M R W Econ Khaleel Ahmed 4.0 0 45 2 11.25 Ravichandran Ashwin 4.0 0 48 2 12 Mukesh Choudhary 2.0 0 21 1 10.5

Kolkata Knight Riders Preview

Kolkata Knight Riders have had a stop-start season so far, with two wins and three losses. Just when it feels like they’ve turned a corner, they slip up again. In their last outing, they came close to chasing down a massive 239 at home, falling short by just four runs. It was a match they’d feel they should’ve won, especially after cruising at 162-2 in 13 overs before collapsing under pressure.

That said, the batting effort was still promising. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane led the charge with a fluent 61 off 35, while Venkatesh Iyer (45 off 29) and Sunil Narine (30 off 13) chipped in with useful cameos. Rinku Singh’s 38* off 15 at the back end gave them a chance, but it wasn’t quite enough.

Their batting looks solid on paper, though Quinton de Kock’s patchy form hasn’t helped their cause. Andre Russell hasn't found his rhythm with the bat either, and Ramandeep Singh has struggled to get going.

Their bowling took a beating in that high-scoring game, but the surface at Chidambaram Stadium should work in their favor. Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine could make a big impact with their combined eight overs. Moeen Ali might also slot into the XI, likely replacing Spencer Johnson, adding another spin option and some depth to the batting.

Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana have had their moments, especially Vaibhav. Russell might not be firing with the bat, but his slower deliveries could be effective on this track.

Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:

Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Moeen Ali, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Kolkata Knight Riders Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2025 Batsmen R B 4s 6s SRs Ajinkya Rahane 61 35 8 0 174.29 Venkatesh Iyer 45 29 6 0 155.17 Rinku Singh 38 15 6 0 253.33 Bowlers O M R W Econ Harshit Rana 4.0 0 51 2 12.75 Andre Russell 2.0 0 32 1 16 Vaibhav Arora 4.0 0 35 0 8.75

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

HR Temp Rain W. speed W. direction Clouds 00h 29 0 mm. 5.21 k/h From: SSW 63% 03h 31 0 mm. 3.67 k/h From: SW 58% 06h 35 0 mm. 2.87 k/h From: ESE 33% 09h 33 0 mm. 7.34 k/h From: SE 7% 12h 30 0 mm. 6.79 k/h From: SSE 36% 15h 31 0 mm. 8.93 k/h From: SSW 100% 18h 31 0 mm. 7.35 k/h From: SW 100% 21h 30 0 mm. 5.38 k/h From: SSW 74%

Weather Conditions

Spin will be king at Chepauk again, with the surface slowing down considerably as the game progresses. Batsmen will need to capitalize during powerplays before the ball softens and starts gripping. Most overs will likely go to spinners in these slow conditions.

Weather-wise, players can expect standard Chennai heat and humidity under clear skies.

CSK vs KKR Pitch Report

M. A. Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report Pitch Condition Balanced Batting Conditions Moderate Scoring Pace Bowling Two Paced Spin Bowling High Turn

Chepauk tends to produce first-innings scores around 160. Out of the three matches played here in IPL 2025, the biggest total so far came from Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who put up 196-7 against CSK and won that one by 50 runs. The pitch should play slow again, offering plenty for the spinners. A first-innings target in the 170-180 range would put the batting side in a solid position.

Toss: To Bat

Recent results at Chepauk favor the team that bats first - they've won the last two IPL 2025 contests at this venue. The surface tends to get slower as the game progresses, creating tougher conditions for chasing teams in the second innings.

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