KKR vs CSK, IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings have defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets to all but knock them out of the playoff race. With 8 needing off the final over, MS Dhoni hit a six as CSK chased down 180 with two balls to spare. However, Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube laid the platform for the chase. Despite losing five wickets in the powerplay as both openers departed for ducks, Urvil Patel smashed 11-ball 31 before Dewald Brevis hit 25-ball 52 and Shivam Dube scored 40-ball 45. Their 67-run made the difference.
Earlier, despite starting a bit slowly, the Ajinkya Rahane-led KKR somehow managed to score 179. There were contributions from all batters, as Sunil Narine scored 26 from 17, followed by 48 from 33 by Rahane, and 38 from 21 by Andre Russell.
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bat first. Manish Pandey came in for KKR with Venkatesh Iyer missing out with an injury. CSK handed a debut to Urvil Patel and Devon Conway returned.
KKR vs CSK Live Commentary
Match Details
- Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 57, IPL 2025
- Date & Time: May 7, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Live Broadcast/Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
KKR vs CSK Match Preview
KKR, sitting sixth with 11 points from 11 games, face a do-or-die scenario in their quest for the IPL 2025 playoffs. Their recent one-run victory over Rajasthan Royals showcased resilience, with Andre Russell’s explosive 57 and Sunil Narine’s crucial bowling keeping their hopes alive. However, KKR’s inconsistent middle order and reliance on spinners like Varun Chakravarthy (15 wickets this season) remain concerns.
Ajinkya Rahane’s leadership and Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s form (285 runs in 10 innings) provide stability, but they need contributions from Venkatesh Iyer and Rahmanullah Gurbaz to secure a must-win game. KKR’s spin-heavy attack will likely exploit Eden Gardens’ conditions, but their pacers have struggled at home, with an economy rate of 11.1.
CSK, languishing at the bottom with three wins in 11 matches, are out of playoff contention but not lacking motivation. Their narrow two-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru highlighted their fighting spirit, with Ravindra Jadeja’s career-best 77 showing their depth. MS Dhoni’s leadership remains a rallying point, though CSK’s batting has lacked cohesion, particularly in the powerplay.
Shivam Dube’s 106 runs in five games and Noor Ahmad’s 11 wickets offer hope, but their bowlers, including Khaleel Ahmed, have been inconsistent. CSK’s earlier meeting with KKR this season ended in a crushing eight-wicket defeat, where Narine’s all-round brilliance (44 runs, 3/13) dominated. At Eden Gardens, CSK will aim to disrupt KKR’s playoff push, banking on spinners like Jadeja and Noor to counter KKR’s batting.
With historical head-to-head favoring CSK (19 wins to KKR’s 11 in 31 matches), this game promises intrigue. KKR’s playoff dreams hinge on precision, while CSK play for pride, making this a battle of contrasting narratives.
Recent Form
KKR (W W NR L L)
KKR have been inconsistent but showed resilience in their recent home win against Rajasthan Royals. Sunil Narine (671 runs, 72 wickets at Eden Gardens) and Varun Chakaravarthy (15 wickets this season) are key performers, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi (285 runs in 10 innings) is in fine form. Andre Russell’s all-round contributions have been vital.
Chennai Super Kings (L L L L W)
CSK have struggled, losing four straight before a narrow defeat to RCB. Shivam Dube (247 runs) and Ravindra Jadeja (243 runs, recent 77 vs RCB) have been bright spots, but their top order, including Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway, has been inconsistent. Noor Ahmad (11 wickets) remains a threat.
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens pitch typically favors batsmen, with the previous game here witnessing over 400 runs. However, it also depends on the surface. Of late, pitches have been slow and with rain predicted, it is likely to be a bowlers’ contest. Spinners may find grip in the middle overs.
Kolkata Weather Report
On May 7, 2025, Kolkata is expected to have clear skies with temperatures around 30°C and moderate humidity. There’s no significant rain forecast, ensuring an uninterrupted match.
Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Players: Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Markande
Chennai Super Kings: Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Devon Conway, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Ravichandran Ashwin, MS Dhoni(w/c), Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Players: Shivam Dube, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Jamie Overton, Deepak Hooda
Squads
Chennai Super Kings Squad
Ayush Mhatre, Shaik Rasheed, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni(w/c), Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Shreyas Gopal, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Mukesh Choudhary, Urvil Patel, Nathan Ellis, Andre Siddarth C
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Markande, Spencer Johnson, Chetan Sakariya, Quinton de Kock
