T20 Match 25 of 74 – Date: 11 April 2025 at 7.30PM IST
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Chennai Super Kings will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the 25th match of the Indian Premier League 2025. This match is set to be played at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The IPL season features 74 matches across 13 cities, with the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator in Hyderabad (May 20–21), and Qualifier 2 and Final in Kolkata (May 23 and 25).
Kolkata Knight Riders recently lost a high-scoring thriller to Lucknow Super Giants by 4 runs, falling short while chasing 238. With 2 wins and 3 losses, they sit at 6th place.
Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, have had a rough season so far with just one win and four losses in their five games. They are placed 9th in the standings. Both teams will be looking to bounce back and gain momentum from this crucial clash.
WIN PROBABILITY
Head to Head Records
Results in Last 5 Years – IPL Domestic
Total Matches
30
Pitch & Weather Report
Weather: Warm and humid, no rain expected 🌤️
Pitch Report: Balanced surface – 50% Pace & 50% Spin
Average 1st Innings Score: 171 runs
Favorite team & Audience Support: Chennai Super Kings
Key Points of What Fantasy Users Are Looking For
- Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestion
- Probable Playing XI for GT and RR
- Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
- Pitch/Weather Insights
- Bonus Tips & Strategy
CSK Predicted Playing XI
MS Dhoni (wk), Devon Conway, RD Gaikwad (C), S Dubey, Rachin Ravindra, RA Jadeja, Vijay Shankar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, KK Ahmed
KKR Predicted Playing XI
Q de Kock (wk), RK Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ajinkya Rahane (C), VR Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, AD Russell, SP Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, H Rana, SH Johnson
Best Dream11 Fantasy XI Team Picks (Combined)
| Player | Team | Role | Credits | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | KKR | Batsman | 8.0 | Calm Anchor |
| Rachin Ravindra | CSK | All-Rounder | 8.0 | Spin Utility |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | KKR | Batsman | 9.5 | Emerging Talent |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | Batsman | 9.0 | CSK Captain |
| Quinton de Kock | KKR | Wicket-Keeper | 8.5 | Explosive Opener |
| Venkatesh Iyer (C) | KKR | All-Rounder | 8.0 | Big-Hitter |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | All-Rounder | 9.0 | Spin Threat |
| Devon Conway | CSK | Batsman | 8.0 | Left-Hand Opener |
| Andre Russell (VC) | KKR | All-Rounder | 9.0 | Power Finisher |
| Varun Chakravarthy | KKR | Bowler | 8.0 | Spin Mystery |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | Bowler | 7.0 | Left-Arm Spin |
Bonus Fantasy Tips
- Pick all-rounders like Russell and Narine who can contribute in both innings.
- Quinton de Kock is a top pick as wicketkeeper-batsman.
- Ruturaj and Rahane are safe captain/vice-captain options for consistency.
- Watch for bowlers like Chakravarthy and Noor Ahmad on spinning Chennai track.
- Stack your team with 3-4 batters from top orders – expect early runs.
