Eden Gardens braces for a blockbuster as KKR aim to stay in playoff contention against a pride-hunting CSK
Date: May 7, 2025 | Time: 16:00
The Kolkata Knight Riders will host the Chennai Super Kings in Match 57 of IPL 2025, a midweek showdown under the lights at Eden Gardens. Scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, this clash could prove crucial in shaping KKR’s playoff ambitions.
Coming off a dramatic one-run win against the Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata enters the contest with renewed belief. Ajinkya Rahane’s side is still in the playoff picture—but only just. To keep that hope alive, they’ll need to collect full points here and rely on results elsewhere going their way.
The Super Kings, on the other hand, are already out of the playoff race after enduring four straight losses. While the title is out of reach, the Yellow Brigade—led by the evergreen MS Dhoni—could play spoiler to other contenders. Historically, CSK has dominated this rivalry, winning 19 of the 30 encounters, including their last meeting on April 11.
Match Snapshot
- Fixture: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 57
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Date & Time: Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 PM IST
- Broadcast: Live on JioStar Network; Streaming on JioHotstar
Pitch & Conditions Report
Eden Gardens is expected to offer a fair contest between bat and ball. While seamers may enjoy early movement under the lights, the surface should gradually flatten out, favouring the batters. Spinners might struggle to find much grip due to the grass cover. Dew could play a key role in the second innings, potentially influencing the toss decision—batting first may be the preferred call.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 30
- KKR Wins: 11
- CSK Wins: 19
- Ties/NR: 0
- First Meeting: April 26, 2008
- Last Meeting: April 11, 2025
Likely Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
Impact Player: Harshit Rana
Chennai Super Kings:
Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Player: Shivam Dube
Players to Watch
Best Batter Prediction – Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR):
The young right-hander has emerged as a key contributor in KKR’s title defence, amassing 285 runs across his last 10 innings. His recent 44-run knock against Rajasthan hints at growing confidence at the crease.
Best Bowler Prediction – Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR):
With 15 wickets in 11 matches, Chakaravarthy has been KKR’s go-to man in crunch moments. His familiarity with Eden’s nuances could be vital against a CSK side prone to collapses this season.
Final Prediction – Who Wins Match 57?
Expect a tightly contested game, but with stakes higher for KKR and home conditions in their favour, they might just edge it. However, don’t count CSK out—they’ve got nothing to lose and everything to disrupt.
Prediction: KKR to win a tight encounter against CSK.