Today's IPL Showdown: KKR vs CSK Predictions, Head-to-Head Stats & Eden Gardens Preview
Kolkata Knight Riders face a must-win clash against Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, with their playoff hopes hanging by a thread.
KKR, who presently have 11 points, need to secure victories in each of their final three games to accumulate 17 points, with progression likely hinging on both net run rate and outcomes from other fixtures. Their morale has been lifted following an intense one-run victory against the Rajasthan Royals, significantly aided by Andre Russell’s impressive resurgence.
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Under pressure because of his high cost, Venkatesh Iyer will want to make a notable impact. Meanwhile, Russell’s contest with CSK’s spin bowlers, particularly Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, might be crucial on a pitch that provides some turn.
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CSK, though out of the playoff race, are not expected to make it easy for the hosts. Youngster Ayush Mhatre has been a revelation, stepping in for injured captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. The 17-year-old made an instant impact with a 32-run cameo against Mumbai Indians and followed it up with a stunning 94 off 48 balls versus RCB, despite the team’s narrow loss.
Given their limited downside risk, CSK might approach the game without pressure, leading to an exciting confrontation involving two prominent teams.
Pitch report for KKR vs CSK
The Eden Gardens surface presents a fascinating challenge. With dimensions of 66m and 60m square, and 74m straight, it’s a relatively small ground, favouring big hitters. The pitch itself appears dry and dark with patches of dead grass and a few bare areas. Although it lacks live grass, the surface is holding together well and is unlikely to break up or behave inconsistently like the occasional jigsaw-type Eden wicket. There could be some early grip for spinners as it may slow down in the first half, but overall, it looks good for batting.
KKR versus CSK Predicted Starting Eleven
Kolkata Knight Riders predicted XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
Influence Maker – Harshit Rana
Predicted XI for Chennai Super Kings: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (captain/wicket-keeper), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana
Influential Player - Shivam Dube
KKR vs CSK squads, IPL match Today
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Luvnith Sisodia, Venkatesh Iyer, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Chetan Sakariya.
Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (captain, wicket-keeper), Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Anshul Kamboj, R Ashwin, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Jamie Overton, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Shreyas Gopal, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, C Andre Siddarth, Urvil Patel.
KKR against CSK: Historical Match Records
Played: 30
KKR wins: 11
CSK wins: 19
KKR vs CSK IPL 2025, Kolkata weather prediction
On Wednesday, Kolkata will see partial sunshine along with unusually high temperatures. There might be sporadic thunderstorms later in the day; however, these should dissipate by nightfall. For the duration of the event from 7 PM to 11 PM, expect cloud-free skies with absolutely zero probability of precipitation, though clouds could gather post-10 PM. Temperatures will range between 30°C and 33°C, accompanied by substantial moisture content fluctuating between 72% and 84%, particularly following rainfall recorded on Tuesday. Consequently, players and spectators can anticipate sweltering and sticky conditions throughout the contest without significant disruptions due to weather.
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