CSK vs KKR, IPL 2025: Both five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and thrice champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) would be looking to return to winning ways when they clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. CSK have lost their last 4 matches, the most recent one against Punjab Kings, by 18 runs. KKR lost their last match against Lucknow Super Giants, by 4 runs.
CSK will depend on familiar conditions to win a much-needed match, but defending champions KKR are equipped to handle the Chepauk surface and won't surrender easily. Games between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings are hardly boring. CSK usually beat KKR at Chepauk, but that lead seems to be eroding following two home losses this season.
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Despite their imperfections, KKR have been competitive in most of their games. Their bowlers should be able to slow things down more easily in the middle overs thanks to the improved pitch conditions. Chennai's bowlers must stay together and their batting must click.
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CSK vs KKR, IPL 2025: Head-to-Head
The IPL has seen 29 games between CSK and KKR. CSK have a significant advantage because they have won 19 games whereas KKR have only won 10. CSK have nine victories and four losses against the Knight Riders at home. The Yellow Brigade has, however, lost two of their previous three home games against KKR.
CSK vs KKR, IPL 2025: What to expect?
At Chepauk, spin will reign supreme once more, and as the game goes on, the surface will slow down considerably. Power plays must be taken advantage of by batters before the ball softens and grips the surface.
Chennai's weather will be hot, muggy, and clear and a full game is expected.
CSK vs KKR, IPL 2025: Dream 11 predictions
CSK Probable XI: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana.
KKR Probable XI: Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy.
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