KKR vs CHE Dream11 Team Prediction, Playing 11: 57th Match, IPL 2025

KKR vs CHE Dream11 Team Prediction, Playing 11: 57th Match, IPL 2025

The 57th match of IPL 2025 is set to light up Eden Gardens, Kolkata, where Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Chennai Super Kings in a high-stakes clash.

Welcome to the KKR vs CHE Dream11 Prediction and Match Preview.

This is a do-or-die situation for Kolkata Knight Riders. With three matches left in their campaign, KKR must win all three to reach 17 points and keep their playoff hopes alive.

So far, they’ve played 11 matches, winning 5, losing 5, and seeing one match washed out. Despite a bumpy ride this season, they’re still very much in the race.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been the standout performer for KKR, showing consistency with the bat.

The recent form of Andre Russell is a huge boost, especially after his impactful performance in the last game.

But if KKR wants to go the distance, Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Venkatesh Iyer will need to step up together.

There’s pressure on the bowling department too, especially with Varun Chakravarthy struggling to find his rhythm this season.

However, at Eden Gardens, where spin can play a role, he could still be a game-changer.

On the other side, Chennai Super Kings have had a forgettable season. Injuries to key players and out-of-form stars have hampered their campaign.

For the first time in IPL history, CSK have missed the playoffs for two consecutive seasons, which is a tough pill to swallow for MS Dhoni and his loyal fans.

But they aren’t completely toothless. Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis have been bright spots with the bat, and their aggressive style could be dangerous on a pitch that offers bounce.

Unfortunately, Shaik Rasheed hasn’t fired at the top, leaving a gap in the batting lineup. Meanwhile, Matheesha Pathirana, who hasn’t had the best tournament, showed signs of his old self by picking up crucial wickets in recent games.

CSK may be out of the playoff race, but they’ll be eager to spoil KKR’s plans.

This match is a must-win for Kolkata. A loss here will officially knock them out of playoff contention, while Chennai plays for pride and the chance to derail KKR’s journey.

Stay tuned for more insights and make sure you read the full post for winning KKR vs CHE Dream11 team picks, fantasy tips, and expert analysis.

KKR vs CHE Match Details

Detail	Information
Match	Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings, Indian Premier League.
Venue	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Date & Time	May 7, 07:30 PM IST
Live Streaming	Disney+ JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network

KKR vs CHE Pitch Report Of Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Matches Played	99
Matches Won Batting First	42 (42.42%)
Matches Won Batting Second	56 (56.57%)
Matches Won Winning Toss	51 (51.52%)
Matches Won Losing Toss	47 (47.47%)
Matches with No Result	1 (1.01%)

The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata has a reputation for being friendly to the batters, and we’ve seen plenty of high-scoring games here over the years.

The ball generally comes nicely onto the bat, making stroke play easier, especially in the powerplay overs.

But it’s not just a paradise for batters. The seamers can also have their say, thanks to the natural bounce the surface offers.

Early on, if they hit the right areas, the fast bowlers can trouble the top order with good carry and movement off the seam.

As the game progresses, spinners tend to come into play during the middle overs, especially if the pitch starts slowing down or if there’s some dryness on the surface.

Their ability to extract turn and keep things tight could be crucial in building pressure.

Overall, it’s a surface where batters can dominate if they settle in, but both seamers and spinners have their opportunities if they use the conditions smartly.

Last Matches Stats:

22nd March 2025

KKR 174/8 (20) RCB 177/3 (16.2)

3rd April 2025

KKR 200/6 (20) SRH 120 (16.4)

8th April 2025

LSG 238/3 (20) KKR 234/7 (20)

21st April 2025

GT 198/3 (20) KKR 159/8 (20)

4th May 2025

KKR 206/4 (20) RR 205/8 (20)

Weather Report of Kolkata

There’s no chance of rain for the match, so we can expect a full game without any weather interruptions.

The temperature is likely to hover around 31 degrees Celsius, making it a warm evening at Eden Gardens.

With humidity at 72%, players might feel a bit of stickiness out there, and it could get uncomfortable as the game progresses, especially for the fielders.

Dew might also play a role in the second innings, so the captain winning the toss might consider that while deciding whether to bat or bowl first.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings Live Streaming

You can catch all the live action of the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings match on the JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network.

If you’re following the game on the go, you can also check out the live scorecard and updates on the Cricgram app.

KKR vs CHE Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 32

Kolkata Knight Riders Wins: 11

Chennai Super Kings Wins: 20

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings Recent Form

Kolkata Knight Riders	W	W	L	L	L
Chennai Super Kings	L	L	L	L	W

Team News

Kolkata Knight Riders

Rinku Singh had a niggle in the last game but he is fit to play.

Moeen Ali will retain his place.

Chennai Super Kings

Urvil Patel might replace Shaik Rasheed.

KKR vs CHE Probable Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing 11

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
2. Sunil Narine
3. Ajinkya Rahane (c)
4. Angkrish Raghuvanshi
5. Venkatesh Iyer
6. Rinku Singh
7. Andre Russell
8. Ramandeep Singh
9. Moeen Ali
10. Harshit Rana
11. Varun Chakravarthy
12. Vaibhav Arora

Note: Vaibhav Arora and Angkrish Raghuvanshi will play as impact subs.

Expected Death Over Bowlers: Harshit Rana and Andre Russell or Vaibhav Arora.

Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing 11

1. Ayush Mhatre
2. Urvil Patel/Shaik Rasheed
3. Sam Curran
4. Dewald Brevis
5. Ravindra Jadeja
6. Shivam Dube
7. MS Dhoni (c & wk)
8. Deepak Hooda
9. Khaleel Ahmed
10. Noor Ahmed
11. Anshul Kamboj
12. Matheesha Pathirana

Note: Ayush Mhatre and Anshul Kamboj will play as impact subs.

Expected Death Over Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana and Khaleel Ahmed.

Top Picks for KKR vs CHE Dream11 Team

Kolkata Knight Riders Best Players:

Sunil Narine: 187 M, 1723 R, 17.40 A + 190 W

Andre Russell: 138 M, 2613 R, 28.40 A + 123 W

Venkatesh Iyer: 62 M, 1468 R, 29.95 A +3 W

Ajinkya Rahane (c): 196 M, 4969 R, 30.48 A + 1 W

Varun Chakravarthy: 82 M, 26 R, 6.50 A + 98 W

Chennai Super Kings Best Players:

Ravindra Jadeja: 251 M, 3219 R, 27.99 A + 167 W

Sam Curran: 64 M, 997 R, 24.92 A + 59 W

Dewald Brevis: 13 M, 304 R, 23.38 A + 1 W

Ayush Mhatre: 4 M, 163 R, 40.8 A

Noor Ahmed: 34 M, 40 W

Matheesha Pathirana: 29 M, 46 W

KKR vs CHE Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-Keepers: R Gurbaz.

Batters: A Rahane, A Raghuvanshi, A Mhatre.

All-Rounders: Jadeja (VC), S Narine (C), A Russell, S Curran.

Bowlers: V Chakravarthy, N Ahmed, H Rana.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team

You can also pick Dewald Brevis and Venkatesh Iyer in your team.

KKR vs CHE Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

• Sunil Narine
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Sam Curran
• Andre Russell

FAQs

Squads

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad

Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock, Spencer Johnson, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Chetan Sakariya, Anrich Nortje, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Luvnith Sisodia, Mayank Markande, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Andre Russell, Vaibhav Arora, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell.

Chennai Super Kings Squad

Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Nathan Ellis, Andre Siddarth C, Vansh Bedi, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jamie Overton, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Shaik Rasheed, Noor Ahmad, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shreyas Gopal, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube, Mukesh Choudhary.