Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to clash with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 57th match of the IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This game is a must-win for KKR if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.

KKR Eye Playoff Spot

Currently placed sixth on the points table, KKR have 11 points from 11 matches. However, to reach the playoffs, they must win all their remaining games. Additionally, they’ll need Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings to lose some of theirs.

CSK Already Eliminated

Meanwhile, CSK sit at the bottom of the table with just four points from 11 matches. With only two wins, they are out of the playoff race. Despite this, CSK aim to finish strong and test their bench for next season.

Head-to-Head Record

Historically, CSK have dominated this rivalry. Out of 31 matches, CSK have won 19 while KKR have won 11. One match had no result. Notably, KKR won their earlier meeting this season and will hope to repeat that success.

Pitch Report

Eden Gardens has recently offered a dry pitch that supports spin bowling. Spinners could play a key role again. Still, bowlers who miss their lengths risk being hit, as shown in the previous high-scoring match here, where over 400 runs were scored.

Weather Conditions

According to Weather.com, there is minimal chance of rain in Kolkata during the match. Temperatures could start around 35°C and dip to 29°C as the game progresses. Humidity may reach 80%, so dew could become a factor, especially in the second innings.

Probable Playing XI's

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Moeen Ali, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Subs: Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Subs: Jamie Overton, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Shivam Dube