Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 25th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The match will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on 11 April 2025 at 07:30 PM IST. Chennai Super Kings The Chennai Super Kings, under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, are struggling badly with their form this season; they are yet to register their second victory. Their only win came against their arch-rivals, the Mumbai Indians, in the first match of the IPL 2025, and they have now lost four back-to-back matches on a trot. They have subsequently lost four in a row against RCB, RR, DC, and most recently, against PBKS. All the losses were with targets of chasing 180+ runs, reflecting that CSK lacks the required firepower. They are currently placed at the second from the bottom of the IPL 2025 leaderboard, they have just one win in their five matches. Kolkata Knight Riders KKR, on the other hand, suffered a 4-run loss in their recent match against Lucknow Super Giants at their home ground, Eden Gardens, while chasing a mammoth target of 239. They are currently placed at 6th spot in the IPL 2025 leaderboard. With a strong squad on paper, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side hasn't delivered any solid performance as per the standards of defending champions. The top order hasn't been that consistent this season, and they will look to rectify this going forward in the tournament. With 2 victories and two losses in five matches, they are currently placed sixth in the IPL 2025 table. Pitch Report The MA Chidambaram Stadium, traditionally known for aiding spinners, offers a slow surface that allows turn and grip, making it challenging for batters to score freely. Historically, teams batting second have enjoyed a slight edge here. The average first-innings score at Chepauk stands at 161. CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head CSK vs KKR head-to-head at MA Chidambaram Stadium Matches Played 15 Won by Chennai Super Kings 10 Won by Kolkata Knight Riders 5 No Result 0 Tied 0 Probable XI Chennai Super Kings: Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Vijay Shankar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Shivam Dube. (Impact Subs: Anshul Kamboj, Andre Siddarth, Mukesh Choudhary, Shreyas Gopal) Kolkata Knight Riders: Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakravarthy. (Impact Subs: Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Manish Pandey, Anukul Roy) Must-Pick Players for CSK vs KKR Top Wicketkeeper to Pick MS Dhoni | CSK: MS Dhoni has played 5 matches this season so far and has scored 103 runs; he has been performing brilliantly so far. His last 3 innings reads 16(11), 30*(26) and 27(12). He can play a crucial role in your team if added. Top Batters to Pick Rachin Ravindra | CSK: The 25-year-old left-hand opening batter of CSK has played matches this season and has scored 145 runs with an average of 36.25. He looked good in the recent match against PBKS, where he added 36 runs from 23 balls, and he would be eager to continue his aggressive style of cricket in this match. Ajinkya Rahane | KKR: Rahane has been phenomenal this season so far, taking charge of the assault in the top order and hammering spin and pace. He scored a brilliant 61-run against LSG, he will look to continue his form in this match as well. Top All-Rounders to Pick Ravindra Jadeja | CSK: Ravindra Jadeja has failed to perform this season up to his standards, but he is someone who can fetch you crucial wickets with his spin deliveries. Sunil Narine | KKR: Sunil Narine will have to play a crucial role if KKR wants to keep their playoff hopes alive. He has played 181 IPL matches in which he has scored 1615 runs and has taken 182 wickets. He is a must-have player for your fantasy XI. Top Bowlers to Pick Khaleel Ahmed | CSK: Khaleel has been a regular wicket-taker for the CSK this season and has been breathing fire in the power play. In 5 matches this season, he has taken 10 wickets at a bowling strike rate of just 11. He would be aiming to add a few more in this match. Varun Chakravarthy | KKR: Varun Chakravarthy has played five matches in this season and has taken six wickets so far. He went wicketless in the last match but would aim to bounce back int his match.