IPL 2025: KKR vs CSK playing 11, Kolkata playoff chances and live streaming

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 57 of the season, tonight at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to bat first on the night.

 

KKR enter the contest on a high, having secured a thrilling one-run victory over Rajasthan Royals at the same venue. The crucial win has kept their playoff hopes alive, and with Ajinkya Rahane at the helm, the team aims to win all their remaining fixtures while relying on favorable outcomes from other matches.

 

Meanwhile, MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings come into this encounter after suffering their fourth straight loss. Already out of playoff contention, the five-time champions now have a chance to play party spoilers. Historically, CSK has dominated KKR and will be eager to maintain that advantage. 

 

 

IPL 2025: KKR vs CSK Playing 11

 

Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora

 

Impact Player: Harshit Rana

 

Chennai Super Kings Playing 11: Devon Conway, Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (captain & wicketkeeper), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana

 

Impact Player: Shivam Dube

 

KKR vs CSK Head-to-Head in Indian Premier League

 

Total matches played: 30

KKR won: 11

CSK won: 19

Tied: 0 

  KKR playoff chances:  Kolkata Knight Riders' playoff hopes are hanging by a thread at the moment with Ajinkya Rahane's side having to win all of his remaining three matches in order to make the top 4. Winning their last game by a single run ensured that the hopes were still alive as they now face a CSK side who has got nothing to lose at the moment and could be dangerous on the night.  

Squads of Both Teams

 

KKR Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Manish Pandey, Mayank Markande, Ramandeep Singh, Luvnith Sisodia, Chetan Sakariya, Anrich Nortje, Quinton de Kock, Moeen Ali, Spencer Johnson

 

CSK Squad: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Anshul Kamboj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Jamie Overton, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Shreyas Gopal, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Andre Siddarth C, Vansh Bedi

 

IPL 2025 Match on May 7: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings Live Toss, KKR vs CSK Telecast and Streaming Details

 

Which teams will clash on May 7 (Wednesday) in IPL 2025?

 

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings to Face Off in IPL 2025 Afternoon Clash on May 7

 

Where is the KKR vs CSK IPL 2025 match being held?

The IPL 2025 showdown between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings will take place at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata.

 

What time is the live toss for the KKR vs CSK match?

The toss for the KKR vs CSK match is scheduled to take place at 7:00 PM IST on May 7.

 

Which TV channel will broadcast the KKR vs CSK IPL 2025 match live?

Fans can catch the live action on the Star Sports Network, including Star Sports 1 HD and SD channels, with English commentary.

 

How to watch KKR vs CSK live streaming in India?

Live streaming of the KKR vs CSK match will be available for free on the JioHotstar app and official website.