CSK vs KKR Match 25 Preview, Predictions and Stats

Match: CSK vs KKR
Match No.: 25
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (Chepauk)

The 25th match of IPL 2025 brings two of the most celebrated franchises face to face — CSK vs KKR. With both teams boasting strong squads and passionate fan bases, this clash at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) promises to be nothing short of a thriller. In this article, we cover match preview, pitch conditions, head-to-head stats, team form, and a power-packed Dream11 prediction to help you win your fantasy league.

Chepauk Pitch Report – CSK vs KKR

The Chepauk pitch in Chennai is known to assist spin bowlers. Batting becomes difficult especially in the second innings as the surface slows down. Teams winning the toss will likely choose to bat first.

Average 1st Innings Score: 160-170
Chasing becomes harder as the match progresses.

CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches: 28
CSK Wins: 18
KKR Wins: 10

Chennai has dominated KKR over the years, especially at their home ground Chepauk.

Current Form of Both Teams

🟡 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

CSK has won 1 out of their 4 matches so far. Under Ruturaj Gaikwad’s leadership, the team is slowly finding momentum. Players like Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja are key contributors in the middle.

Strengths:

Deep batting lineup
Quality spin attack (Jadeja, Noor)

🟣 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

KKR has been one of the most dominant teams this season with 2 wins in 5 matches. Sunil Narine’s explosive form at the top and Andre Russell’s late-over hitting are big positives.

Strengths:

Strong top-order batting
All-rounder depth

CSK vs KKR Dream11 Team Prediction (Mega League)

Here’s a Dream11 fantasy team that can help you win Grand Leagues:

🏆 Dream11 Team:

Wicketkeeper:

De Kock

Batters:

Rachin Ravindra (C)
Shivam Dube
Rahane
Venkatesh Iyer

All-rounders:

Andre Russell (VC)
Narine
Ravindra Jadeja

Bowlers:

Varun Chakravarthy
Matheesha Pathirana
Khaleel Ahmed

Captain: Convoy
Vice Captain: Andre Russell

This team balances firepower with spin-friendly options to suit the Chepauk pitch conditions.

Expected Playing 11 CSK vs KKR

Chennai Super Kings playing 11 (probable):MS Dhoni (wk/C), Devon Conway, Deepak Hooda, S Dubey, Rachin Ravindra, RA Jadeja, Vijay Shankar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, KK Ahmed

Kolkata Knight Riders playing 11 (probable): 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

CSK vs KKR Squad

Chennai Super Kings Squad: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Jamie Overton, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, Shreyas Gopal, Sam Curran, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh, Shaik Rasheed, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Andre Siddarth C, Vansh Bedi

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

CSK vs KKR Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Considering the spin-friendly pitch and home support, CSK has a slight edge. However, KKR’s current form makes them a serious threat.

Predicted Winner: Chennai Super Kings
Win Probability: CSK – 55%, KKR – 45%

The CSK vs KKR clash in Match 25 of IPL 2025 promises a tactical battle between spin-heavy sides on a turning Chepauk track. With playoff spots in sight, both teams will aim to make a statement. Fantasy players should focus on picking spinners and in-form all-rounders.

Whether you’re watching as a fan or playing Dream11 to win big, this match is a must-watch!