• Kolkata Knight Riders will clash with Chennai Super Kings in Match 57 of IPL 2025.

  • It's a must-win clash for hosts KKR to keep their campaign alive.

IPL 2025: KKR vs CSK, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match? | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings
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Three-time champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), are all set to take five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in match 57 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The match will take place at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

KKR vs CSK, Match Details

  • Date & Time: May 7, 7:30 pm IST
  • Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
  • Broadcast: Star Sports, Jio Hotstar

KKR vs CSK Match Prediction

Defending champions KKR are currently sixth on the points table with 11 points and can’t afford to lose any more games. Their season has been up and down, with the batting not living up to expectations. Venkatesh Iyer, their most expensive player, has struggled to deliver with the bat. However, Andre Russell’s powerful innings in the last match is a big positive and could give the team some much-needed momentum.

CSK, meanwhile, are having a season they’d rather forget. With just two wins in 11 games, they sit at the bottom of the table. Their batting has been disappointing throughout, but young Ayush Mhatre’s recent performance gave fans something to cheer about. While CSK is out of the playoff race, they’ll be hoping to end the season on a positive note and build for the future.

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KKR vs CSK Score Prediction 

Case 1: 

  • KKR wins the toss and bowls first
  • CSK powerplay score: 40-45
  • CSK overall score: 170-180

Case 2: 

  • CSK wins the toss and bowls first
  • KKR powerplay score: 50-55
  • KKR overall score: 200-210

KKR vs CSK Match Prediction

Given the lackluster form of CSK, KKR have a better chance to win.

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