CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11 and Match Preview
Chennai Super Kings are set to face Kolkata Knight Riders in the 25th match of IPL 2025, and the battle will unfold at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, a ground that’s usually CSK’s fortress.
Hello and welcome to the CHE vs KKR Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips (CSK vs KKR).
Let’s start with Chennai. It’s been a rough ride for CSK this season. After starting off with a promising win against Mumbai Indians, things have gone downhill.
They’ve now lost four matches in a row, including two straight losses at home, which is very rare for a team that’s known to dominate at Chepauk.
They’ve played 5 matches, won just one, and are now sitting second from the bottom on the points table with 2 points.
Fans, who are used to watching CSK in playoff contention, are not used to this kind of form, and it’s starting to show in the camp.
The middle order has been a major letdown, especially while chasing targets.
Even Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was expected to anchor the innings as skipper, has failed to convert his starts.
Now, there’s a new twist, MS Dhoni is expected to lead the side again, as per reports, with Ruturaj out injured.
Interestingly, Dhoni has started batting higher up the order and facing more deliveries.
While it’s not the Dhoni of 2011, we’ve seen flashes of his vintage brilliance, which has given fans something to cheer about.
Switching over to Kolkata Knight Riders, they’ve had a mixed season so far but are still in a better spot.
With 2 wins from 5 matches, they’re currently at 6th place on the table with 4 points.
While they haven’t quite found consistency yet, there are a few positives.
Ajinkya Rahane has stepped up in key moments and shown experience in pressure situations.
On the flip side, Andre Russell has contributed with the ball, picking up key wickets, but his batting has been underwhelming so far.
For both teams, this game carries a lot of weight. CSK need to stop the bleeding and regain momentum, especially at home, while KKR will look to climb into the top half of the table.
Given the conditions at Chepauk and the desperation in the CSK camp, this one could be full of drama.
CHE vs KKR Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 25th match, Indian Premier League 2025. |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Date & Time | April 11, 07:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network |
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CHE vs KKR Pitch Report
| STATS | T20 |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 10 |
| Matches won batting first | 6 |
| Matches won bowling first | 3 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 151 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 127 |
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai is known for being slow and spin-friendly, especially as the game progresses.
It’s not the kind of surface where batters can come in and start hitting from ball one. The ball tends to grip and hold, making stroke play challenging.
That said, it’s not unplayable. Batters who are patient, rotate the strike, and wait for the loose deliveries can still put up a solid total. Timing and placement become more important than power here.
Spinners, on the other hand, love bowling on this wicket, especially in the middle overs where the pitch starts to wear a bit.
Recent Matches Stats:
23rd March 2025
MI 155/9 (20) CSK 158/6 (19.1)
28th March 2025
5th April 2025
Weather Report of Chennai
There’s just a 10% chance of rain, so we can expect a full game without major interruptions.
The temperature will be around 32°C, and with humidity at 77%, it’s going to be quite humid and energy-draining, especially for players in the field.
These conditions could also aid the spinners a bit more as the surface gets drier and stickier through the match.
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Live Streaming
You can catch the Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders match live on the Disney+ JioHotstar app and the Star Sports Network.
For real-time score updates, player stats, and ball-by-ball commentary, you can also follow the live scorecard on the Cricgram app.
CHE vs KKR Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 32
Chennai Super Kings Wins: 20
Kolkata Knight Riders Wins: 11
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Recent Form
| Chennai Super Kings | L | L | L | L | W |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | W | L | W | L | W |
Team News
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad is injured, so MS Dhoni will lead the side, and Rahul Tripathi will replace Gaikwad.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Moeen Ali might replace Spencer Johnson in the playing 11.
CHE vs KKR Probable Playing XI
Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing 11
- Rachin Ravindra
- Devon Conway
- Rahul Tripathi
- Shivam Dube
- MS Dhoni (WK & C)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Vijay Shankar
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Mukesh Choudhary
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Matheesha Pathirana
Note: Matheesha Pathirana and Shivam Dube will play as impact subs.
Expected Death Over Bowler: Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing 11
- Quinton de Kock/Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Sunil Narine
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Andre Russell
- Rinku Singh
- Ramandeep Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Spencer Johnson/Moeen Ali
- Vaibhav Arora
- Varun Chakaravarthy
Note: Vaibhav Arora and Angkrish Raghuvanshi will play as impact subs.
Expected Death Over Bowlers: Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora
Top Picks for CSK vs KKR Dream11 Team
Chennai Super Kings Best Players:
Rachin Ravindra: 15 M, 367 R, 26.31 A
Devon Conway: 25 M, 1006 R, 47.90 A
Ravindra Jadeja: 245 M, 3044 R, 27.42 A + 162 W
Matheesha Pathirana: 24 M, 39 W.
Noor Ahmad: 28 M, 13 R, 3.25 A + 35 W
Shivam Dube: 70 M, 1608 R, 29.24 A
Kolkata Knight Riders Best Players:
Sunil Narine: 181 M, 1615 R, 17.18 A + 182 W
Quinton de Kock (wk): 112 M, 3275 R, 31.19 A
Ajinkya Rahane (c): 190 M, 4826 R, 30.35 A + 1 W
Venkatesh Iyer: 56 M, 1440 R, 31.3 A + 3 W
Varun Chakaravarthy: 76 M, 25 R, 6.25 A + 89 W
Andre Russell: 131 M, 2501 R, 28.1 A + 120 W
Harshit Rana: 25 M, 30 W
CHE vs KKR Dream11 Prediction
Below is the CSK vs KKR Dream11 Team Prediction:
Wicket-Keepers: MS Dhoni, Q de Kock, D Conway
Batters: A Rahane, R Ravindra
All-Rounders: R Jadeja (Vc), Sunil Narine (C), A Russell
Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Noor Ahmed, M Pathirana
CSK vs KKR Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
- You can pick MS Dhoni to Shivam Dube.
- R Ravindra and D Conway are also good for Captain and Vice-captain choice.
CHE vs KKR Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Sunil Narine
- R Jadeja
- Rachin Ravindra
- Devon Conway
- Quinton de Kock
FAQs
Where Can I Get CHE vs KKR live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard CHE vs KKR Live Scorecard on Cricgram app.
Squads
Chennai Super Kings Squad
Devon Conway, Noor Ahmad, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sam Curran, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Gopal, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Ellis, Vansh Bedi, Mukesh Choudhary, Shivam Dube, Andre Siddarth C, Shaik Rasheed, Ramakrishna Ghosh.
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad
Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Spencer Johnson, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya, Ramandeep Singh, Manish Pandey, Moeen Ali, Varun Chakaravarthy, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Harshit Rana, Luvnith Sisodia, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Vaibhav Arora, Rinku Singh, Mayank Markande.
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