IPL 2025: Match 57, KKR vs CSK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between KKR vs CSK?

Overview

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) continue their ongoing IPL 2025 campaign by taking on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their upcoming match. Both sides will face off at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata in the 57th game of the tournament on Wednesday, May 07.

Kolkata will be coming into the clash after registering a one-run win over Rajasthan Royals at the same venue. The recent win has kept their hopes alive to stay in the race for a playoff berth. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side will look to win all their remaining games and hope other team results land in their favour. 

On the other hand, the MS Dhoni-led side is coming off its fourth consecutive defeat. Being the first team to be eliminated this season, the Yellow Army has a good opportunity to spoil other teams' parties. Notably, CSK has had an upper hand over the Men in Purple in the past and will look to better that.

Match Details

Eden Gardens Pitch Report

The Eden Gardens pitch is expected to be an even contest. This season, the surface has helped seamers early with swing and bounce, while making it tough for spinners due to even grass cover.  Dew could play a major role in the second innings. In the previous match here, slow bowlers found grip and success, but this time, the pitch is expected to favour batters more. The team that wins the toss might look to bat first and put on a good total.

KKR vs CSK Head-to-Head Record

KKR vs CSK Probable Playing 11s

Kolkata Knight Riders:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora

Impact Player: Harshit Rana

Chennai Super Kings:

Impact Player: Shivam Dube

KKR vs CSK Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter of the Match—Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Angkrish Raghuvanshi could be the best batter in the upcoming game against the Chennai Super Kings. With 285 runs in his last 10 innings, the right-hand batter has been a dependable batter for the defending champions so far. The young batter is coming off a solid 44-run cameo against the Rajasthan Royals and will be hoping to carry on the same momentum. 

Probable Best Bowler of the Match—Varun Chakaravarthy

KKR's star spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has always put his hand up whenever the team is in a tough spot. With 15 wickets in his last 11 matches, the mystery bowler has been KKR's highest wicket-taker this season so far. Chakaravarthy, who is well-versed with the pitch conditions, will be looking to use them to his advantage and bamboozle the CSK batters.

Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

If Kolkata Knight Riders bat first:

• KKR PP: 60-70
• KKR Total: 200-215
• Kolkata Knight Riders to win

Scenario 2

If Chennai Super Kings bat first:

• CSK PP: 50-60
• CSK Total: 185-200
• Chennai Super Kings to win

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.