A crucial match will be played today at Kolkata's historic Eden Gardens stadium, where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Chennai Super Kings (CSK). This match could prove to be quite decisive for Kolkata.
KKR vs CSK: The excitement of the Indian Premier League 2025 is at its peak, and today, May 7th, the 57th match of the tournament will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the historic Eden Gardens stadium. Fans are incredibly enthusiastic about this match, but everyone's eyes are on the pitch and the weather conditions. Will this match shine with explosive batting innings or tight bowling lines and lengths? Let's learn about all the important aspects of this match.
Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens pitch is traditionally considered favorable for batsmen. Fast bowlers might get some swing and bounce in the initial overs, but as the ball gets older, the pitch becomes completely batsman-friendly. Spinners might get some help in the middle overs, but batsmen shouldn't have much difficulty playing big innings after settling in at the crease.
The average first-innings score at this ground is 165 runs, but the scoring rate has increased in recent seasons. In 2024, Punjab Kings posted a massive score of 262/2 at this very ground. This clearly indicates that this pitch is ripe with possibilities for a high-scoring match. The team winning the toss generally prefers to bowl first, as the dew in the second innings makes batting even easier. Out of the 99 IPL matches played here so far, the team batting second has won 56 times.
Team Standings: KKR's Hopes Alive, CSK's Journey Nearly Over
While KKR remains in the playoff race, currently holding the sixth position in the points table, this match is about preserving reputation for Chennai Super Kings. The MS Dhoni-led team hasn't performed exceptionally well this season, languishing at the bottom with only 2 wins. KKR has won 5 out of 11 matches this season and will aim to capitalize on their home ground to maintain their winning streak.
From a Records Perspective: Who's Heavier, Who's Lighter?
KKR's Record at Eden Gardens
- Matches Played: 94
- Won: 54
- Lost: 39
- Tied: 1
- Highest Score: 261 runs
- Lowest Score: 108 runs
CSK's Performance at Eden Gardens
- Matches Played: 12
- Won: 6
- Lost: 6
- Highest Score: 235 runs
- Lowest Score: 114 runs
Head-to-Head (KKR vs CSK)
- Total Matches: 31
- KKR Won: 11
- CSK Won: 19
- Tied: 1
Weather Update
The weather in Kolkata will be hot and humid today. The temperature is expected to be around 31 degrees Celsius at the start of the match, dropping to 28 degrees by night. Humidity will be between 77% and 86%. Although there will be clouds, the chances of rain are very low. Therefore, we can expect a thrilling 20-20 over match.
Probable Playing XIs for Both Teams
CSK: Sheikh Rashid, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (Captain), Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, and Khalil Ahmed.
KKR: Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ajinkya Rahane (Captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, and Varun Chakravarthy.
