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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are hoping to extend their winning run and end their home campaign on a high with a victory over the struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens today. The coin flip in the match went in KKR's way who decided to bat first.
KKR vs CSK playing 11 today:
KKR playing 11: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact players: Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Markande
CSK playing 11: Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Devon Conway, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Ravichandran Ashwin, MS Dhoni(w/c), Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact players: Shivam Dube, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Jamie Overton, Deepak Hooda
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Under the inspirational leadership of Ajinkya Rahane, KKR has bounced back strongly from a tough phase, securing crucial wins against Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, keeping their hopes alive in the playoff race.
KKR’s confidence is bolstered by impressive performances, having posted two scores over 200. The explosive partnership of Andre Russell and Rinku Singh against Rajasthan Royals provided a significant boost. Rahane’s steady contribution and young Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s consistent form have been key. However, players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Venkatesh Iyer, and Ramandeep Singh will be looking for better performances.
The bowling unit, featuring dependable players like Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, Harshit Rana, and Vaibhav Arora, has been instrumental in KKR’s success.
On the other hand, CSK, currently on a four-match losing streak, will be determined to break the run and seek redemption with a much-needed win against KKR.
Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata: Pitch Report for KKR vs CSK, IPL 2025
The Eden Gardens pitch has generally been on the drier side this season, offering support to spinners, while fast bowlers have also found some assistance as the ball ages.
That said, there have been occasions when the surface favored the batsmen, especially with the shorter square boundaries being targeted. The pitch's behavior often depends on the presence of dew, as it can hinder bowlers from exploiting the conditions fully.
In the last match played here between KKR and Rajasthan Royals, the pitch offered good help for spinners, and both teams' slow bowlers were able to capitalize. For the upcoming KKR vs CSK clash, the pitch is likely to behave similarly, providing an advantage to the spinners, given the strong spin attacks both teams possess.
However, there is also the possibility that the curator may prepare a more batting-friendly wicket, which could favor KKR, especially considering the current form of their batting lineup.
• Winning Score at Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata (in IPL 2025) (excl. shortened matches)
◦ 1st Inns score 200 or above: Mts – 3, Bat 1st Won – 3, Bat 2nd Won – 0
◦ 1st Inns score less than 200: Mts – 2, Bat 1st Won – 1, Bat 2nd Won – 1
Recent Match at Eden Gardens Stadium
The most recent match at the Eden Gardens saw a last ball thriller which went in the favour of the hosts who beat Rajasthan Royals by 1 run on the night to survive in the race for playoffs.
Other Key Stats at Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata
| Eden Gardens key stats | ||
| Statistic | Value | Percentage |
| Matches Played | 99 | 100.00% |
| Matches Won Batting First | 42 (42.42%) | 42.42% |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 56 (56.57%) | 56.57% |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 51 (51.52%) | 51.52% |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 47 (47.47%) | 47.47% |
| Matches with No Result | 1 (1.01%) | 1.01% |
| Highest Individual Innings | 112* - R M Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) 25/05/2022 vs Lucknow Super Giants | |
| Best Bowling | 5/19 - S P Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) 15/04/2012 vs Punjab Kings | |
| Highest Team Innings | 262/2 - Punjab Kings 26/04/2024 vs Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 49 - Royal Challengers Bengaluru 23/04/2017 vs Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 262/2 - Punjab Kings 26/04/2024 vs Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 28.07 | |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.54 | |
| Average Score Batting First | 165.16 | |
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