Published on: May 6, 2025 7:35 pm IST | Updated on: May 6, 2025 1:42 pm IST
The reigning, defending, undisputed champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, are next in action. They are all set to host the 5-time champions and first team to get eliminated from this season of IPL, i.e., the Chennai Super Kings, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This is an important fixture for the defending champions as they are chasing a spot among the top 4. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for IPL 2025 match 57, KKR vs CSK.
The Kolkata Knight Riders, playing at home, are a formidable side. They are fresh from a thrilling victory over the Rajasthan Royals in their last game and would be carrying that momentum into this game to tame the 5-time champions. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the KKR vs CSK IPL 2025 match.
KKR: 64% win chance CSK: 36% win chance
KKR's skipper, Ajinkya Rahane, is their leading run-getter of the team this season. He already has 4 fifties this season, and all his fifties were scored at this very venue. Therefore, we are backing Rahane to have a good match against CSK.
The young prodigy from Virar has been the find of CSK this season. The 17-year-old is fresh off a 94 in the last game against RCB, and we are backing him to score well in this game as well.
The youngster has shown consistency this season and has scored the second most runs for KKR this time around after skipper Ajinkya Rahane. He has played cameos of 30-35 runs in almost every game and once again will be crucial in the middle.
The young South African batter has been batting quite late in the order. However, he has shown great character so far and we are backing him to score over 18.5 in this match.
Check out the IPL prediction for the KKR vs CSK match.
IPL 2025 is heading into the business end. The top 6 teams are vying for a spot among the last 4. The Knight Riders are heading into this fixture on the back of two wins on the trot. KKR defeated DC on April 29 by 14 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, followed by a 1-run win over the Rajasthan Royals on May 4 at home.
The Knight Riders have found their rhythm at a crucial juncture in IPL 2025, keeping their playoff hopes alive with back-to-back victories. After a shaky start to the season, KKR have turned things around with dominant performances, showcasing their ability to handle pressure in must-win games.
KKR’s resurgence has been fueled by Ajinkya Rahane’s scintillating batting, Sunil Narine’s all-round brilliance, and Varun Chakravarthy’s clutch bowling. Their recent one-run win over the Rajasthan Royals highlighted their ability to hold their nerve in tight situations. Additionally, Angkrish Raghuvanshi has provided stability, whereas Andre Russell has peaked at the right time with the bat with an explosive fifty in the last game against RR.
With three matches remaining, KKR needs to maintain their winning momentum to secure a playoff berth. Their upcoming fixtures against CSK, SRH, and RCB will be decisive, and if they continue their current form, they could emerge as a serious contender for the IPL 2025 title.
The Chennai Super Kings have already been eliminated from the playoff race. In fact, they became the first side to get eliminated this season. They are the only team this season to have the least number of wins to their name, i.e., 2. CSK has managed only 2 wins from 11 matches and has confirmed their bottom position on the points table.
In their remaining matches, the only focus for CSK should be to try their bench strength. With a number of youngsters in their squad this season, CSK should look to give these youngsters enough game time and groom them for the future. Ayush Mhatre has been the find for CSK this season, and now the team should look for more youngsters whom they could groom for the future.
The likes of Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Urvil Patel, Ramakrishna Ghosh, and Andre Siddharth, who are yet to feature this season, might get a chance in the upcoming matches for CSK. After an underwhelming season this time around, all CSK can do is groom the next batch of superstars who could be an asset for the team in the upcoming seasons of the Tata IPL.
Matches Played: 31 CSK won: 19 KKR won: 11 No Result: 1
The Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings have squared off against each other 31 times in IPL history. CSK has the upper hand with 19 wins, whereas KKR has 11 wins. One match between the two sides ended in a draw. Talking about their last 5 meetings, KKR has the slight upper hand with 3 wins to their name from 5 matches.
How will the two teams, i.e., Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, fare in IPL 2025 Match no. 57? Let’s take a look.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy IMPACT PLAYERS: Vaibhav Arora
IMPACT PLAYERS: Shivam Dube
Here’s the pitch and weather report for IPL 2025 Match 57: KKR vs CSK at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata:
Eden Gardens isn’t a huge ground. The boundary size here is small, and the wicket also offers assistance to the batters. Therefore, the team winning the toss will look to chase, as having a target beforehand would be easy for the team batting second. Win the toss and bowl first; this should be the mantra for the two captains.
The online live streaming of the IPL 2025 Match-57 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match across the Star Sports Network.
As per the betting odds and how the two teams have been playing this season, Kolkata Knight Riders have the clear upper hand in this game. The Knight Riders defeated the Super Kings in the reverse fixture as well at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the home turf of CSK, by 8 wickets. KKR looks strong enough to do a double over the 5-time champions this time around. Therefore, as per our IPL prediction, the hosts, Kolkata Knight Riders, are expected to win the KKR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction contest.