CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025 Match-25, Team News, Pitch Report, Squad, Fantasy Teams

A depleted Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will yet again head to their home, i.e., the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), to find solace and regain their lost touch. They will be hosting the reigning champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who also haven’t had the best of starts to their season campaign.

Chennai Super Kings, placed 9^th on the points table, have nothing to be proud of. Having lost 4 of the 5 matches so far this season, the Super Kings are in desperate need of a turnaround. One more loss here will hurt their chances of moving to the upper half of the table badly.

The reigning champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, have had a mixed season so far. With 2 wins and 3 losses from 5 matches, KKR find themselves somewhere in the middle of the points table at the 6^th spot. After losing a high-scoring thriller by just 4 runs against LSG, KKR will be a more confident side heading into this contest, and a win in this encounter will take them to the 5^th spot.

Will CSK be able to bounce back from their previous 4 losses on the trot, or will KKR get going after a blip in the last game against LSG? The match is sure to be a thrilling contest. Let’s delve deeper into this post for CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction.

CSK vs KKR: Match Details

Date: 11th April 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 30
CSK won: 19
KKR won: 10
No Result: 1
Tied: 0

Chennai Super Kings lead the head-to-head battle between the two sides by a huge margin. However, in recent times, in the last 4 games, both teams have a record of 2-2.

CSK vs KKR MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Pitch Report

You can’t expect anything other than a slow wicket at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The dry and humid conditions in Chennai will be helpful for the slow bowlers, and scoring runs freely will be a bit difficult, Batters will have to show patience to get going as the wicket won’t be assisting them much. With quality spin bowlers on either side, expect them to have a great day at the office.

CSK vs KKR Team News and Expected Playing XI

CSK Team News

• In a massive blow, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of the remainder of the season due to an elbow injury.
• MS Dhoni to lead the side again.
• It’s time for the team management to take some tough calls.
• The openers, Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway, are striking below par in the powerplay. One should be dropped, and either Vansh Bedi or Rahul Tripathi should open the innings. Both Ravindra and Conway aren’t long hitters in the T20 format; therefore, they need to up the ante, especially if they are opening the innings.
• Jamie Overton should come in as a natural striker of the ball and bat around 6 or 7, especially with Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni doing nothing with the bat lower down the order.
• One between Vansh Bedi or Deepak Hooda should come in for Vijay Shankar, who again plays at a lower strike rate just like the openers.
• Apart from Khaleel Ahmed and Noor Ahmad, no other bowler has impressed for CSK. Ashwin and Jadeja have looked ordinary and should perform with responsibility.
• Also, Anshul Kamboj should come in for Mukesh Choudhary, who has been quite expensive in his last two outings.

CSK Expected Playing XI: Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda/Vansh Bedi, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni (C/WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, K Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj/Mukesh Choudhary
IMPACT: Matheesha Pathirana

KKR Team News

• The Knight Riders, after a close loss at the hands of LSG in their last game, might opt for some changes.
• With the pitch expected to support spinners, Moeen Ali is expected to come in for Spencer Johnson, who has been ineffective so far in the tournament.
• No other changes in the lineup is expected apart from the mentioned one.

KKR Expected Playing XI: Quinton de Kock (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
IMPACT: Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Who Will Win CSK vs KKR IPL 2025 Match No. 25?

As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, Kolkata Knight Riders are pipped as the favorites to win this match.

Where to watch CSK vs KKR IPL 2025 Match no. 25?

The high-voltage clash between the Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will take place on Friday, April 11, at 07:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app. The TV streaming will take place on Star Sports Network.

CSK vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Team

Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, Devon Conway
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Moeen Ali
Bowlers: K Khaleel Ahmed, Varun Chakravarthy, Noor Ahmad

C/VC Options- Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Noor Ahmad, Ajinkya Rahane