KKR vs CSK, IPL 2025: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will look to strengthen their playoff chances when they take on already eliminated five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. KKR are presently ranked sixth on the points table with 11 points from the same number of matches. And only a win over CSK will keep them alive in the race for playoffs.
With only two victories from 11 games, CSK are languishing at the bottom of the points table and have been knocked out from the competition. CSK, however, can still cause upsets and finish the season on a strong note.
KKR vs CSK: Head-to-Head
In the 31 matches between the two sides, KKR have won 11 and CSK have won 19, with one game ending without a result. The last time the two met earlier in the season saw KKR emerge victorious and they will hope to repeat the feat in the must-win affair.
KKR vs CSK: What to expect
Batsmen are anticipated to dominate the proceedings on the Eden Gardens' surface. Both sides amassed over 200 in their previous encounter and will hope for a similar show from their batters heading into the clash.
However, rain can play spoilsport on Wednesday with forecast showing 55 percent chance of rain in Kolkata. The temperature is expected to hover between 27 to 36 degrees Celsius.
KKR vs CSK: Dream 11 predictions
KKR Probable XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
CSK Probable XI: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana
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