In Match No 57 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. While CSK are knocked out, this clash is crucial for KKR, who are fighting to keep their IPL playoff hopes alive. But the five-time champion CSK can play spoilsport and ruin KKR’s chances. A loss will knock KKR out of the playoff race as well.
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 Streaming: JioHotstar (online), Star Sports Network (TV)KKR vs CSK Match Preview
KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, are coming off a thrilling one-run victory against Rajasthan Royals, which has kept them in the playoff race with five wins and five losses. They need to win all remaining games to reach 17 points, though even that may not guarantee qualification. Their spin-heavy attack, led by Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine, thrives at Eden Gardens, and players like Andre Russell are peaking at the right time.
CSK, under MS Dhoni’s captaincy following Ruturaj Gaikwad’s injury, have had a dismal season. They are at the bottom of the points table with three wins in 11 matches. Their recent two-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru showed fight, particularly from Ravindra Jadeja, but their campaign has been plagued by inconsistent batting and bowling. Despite elimination, CSK’s competitive spirit and strong head-to-head record against KKR make them a dangerous opponent.
Recent Form
Kolkata Knight Riders (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 is known for being batting-friendly, offering true bounce and pace, which suits aggressive stroke-makers. Recent matches, like KKR vs Rajasthan Royals, saw over 400 runs scored, indicating a high-scoring game is likely. Spinners like Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravichandran Ashwin can find some grip, especially in the middle overs, but pacers may struggle with an economy rate of 11.1 at home for KKR. Teams batting first have an edge, as dew can make bowling difficult in the second innings.
Kolkata Weather Report
As per weather forecast channels, Kolkata, on May 7, 2025, is expected to receive light rainfall in the afternoon. The temperature will hover around 30°C in the evening, with high humidity (around 70-80%) and potential dew, which could favor the team chasing. Moderate winds are expected, but they are unlikely to disrupt play.
Weather Forecast for West Bengal dated 07.05.2025 pic.twitter.com/eDhaf7g0Sc
— IMD Kolkata (@ImdKolkata) May 7, 2025KKR vs CSK Head-to-Head Records
Total Matches: 32 CSK Wins: 20 KKR Wins: 12 Abandoned: 1 At Eden Gardens: CSK have won 6 of 10 matches against KKR. Recent Encounter: In Match 25 (April 11, 2025, Chennai), KKR thrashed CSK by 8 wickets, chasing 104 in 10.1 overs.Predicted Playing 11
KKR Playing XI
Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Impact Subs: Manish Pandey, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Luvnith SisodiaCSK Playing XI
Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda/Urvil Patel, MS Dhoni (c&wk), Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj
Impact Subs: Shivam Dube, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Jamie OvertonMatch Prediction
KKR hold the edge due to their recent form, home advantage, and superior spin bowling options suited to Eden Gardens. Their earlier thrashing of CSK this season (Match 25) boosts their confidence, and players like Narine, Russell, and Chakaravarthy are in top form. CSK, despite their fighting spirit, have struggled with consistency, and their batting has collapsed under pressure against quality spin.
If KKR Bat First: Expect KKR to post 180-200, with Narine and Raghuvanshi setting a brisk pace. CSK’s chase could falter against KKR’s spinners, likely finishing 20-30 runs short. If CSK Bat First: CSK may struggle to cross 160, given their batting woes. KKR’s balanced batting lineup should chase it down comfortably within 18 overs.Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders are predicted to win by a margin of 6-8 wickets or 20-30 runs, depending on the toss and batting order. Their stronger squad depth, home conditions, and current momentum make them favorites.
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