Match Overview

  • Fixture: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders?

  • Date: April 11, 2025?

  • Time: 7:30 PM IST

  • Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

  • Broadcast: Star Sports Network & JioCinema

Team Form & Standings

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

CSK has faced challenges this season, securing only one win out of five matches and currently sitting at the 9th position on the points table. The team is looking to bounce back with a strong performance against KKR.?

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

KKR has had a mixed season with two wins and three losses, placing them 6th on the points table. The team aims to capitalize on CSK's struggles and climb higher in the standings.

Head-to-Head Record

  • Total Matches Played: 31

  • CSK Wins: 20

  • KKR Wins: 11?

CSK has historically dominated this matchup, but KKR will be eager to improve their record

Pitch & Weather Report

  • Pitch: The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch traditionally favors spinners, but recent matches have seen pacers taking more wickets.

  • Weather: Clear skies with temperatures around 30°C; no rain expected.

Probable Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway (wk), Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Mukesh Choudhary, Noor Ahmad

Kolkata Knight Riders

Quinton de Kock (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Moeen Ali, Varun Chakravarthy, Anrich Nortje, Vaibhav Arora, Umran Malik

Players to Watch

  • MS Dhoni (CSK): The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman continues to be a crucial finisher for CSK.?

  • Sunil Narine (KKR): An all-rounder who can impact the game with both bat and ball.?

  • Shivam Dube (CSK): A consistent performer in the middle order with a high strike rate.?

  • Andre Russell (KKR): Known for his explosive batting and handy bowling.

Dream11 Fantasy Team Tips

Top Picks

  • Captain: Sunil Narine?

  • Vice-Captain: Shivam Dube?

  • Batsmen: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Devon Conway?

  • All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Ravindra Jadeja?

  • Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Matheesha Pathirana

Match Prediction

Considering the current form and home advantage, CSK is slightly favored to win this encounter. However, KKR's dynamic players can turn the game around, making it a closely contested match.