New Delhi: The IPL 2025 is in full swing, delivering edge-of-the-seat thrillers for cricket fans across the globe. As the tournament progresses, teams have begun to settle on the points table, offering a clearer picture of the strongest contenders and those struggling to keep pace. In match number 25 of the 18th edition of the IPL, Chennai Super Kings will take on defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.
Hosts Chennai, who lost their last match to Punjab Kings by 18 runs in Mullanpur, will be aiming to bounce back strongly in this game. Poor batting and fielding have been the main reasons behind CSK’s four consecutive defeats. Adding to their woes, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to an elbow fracture. In his absence, the legendary MS Dhoni will take charge and lead the Super Kings.
The team will be hoping for a solid batting display and more discipline in the field under Dhoni’s leadership. On the other hand, KKR also suffered a defeat in their previous match, losing to LSG at home. While chasing a huge target of 238, they came heartbreakingly close but fell short by just 4 runs. KKR’s batting lineup looks strong, with Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock, and Ajinkya Rahane at the top, followed by Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, and Ramandeep Singh in the middle order.
However, their bowling has been inconsistent this season. The Indian pace attack has been expensive at times, though mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been a bright spot. Now, the big question remains—can MS Dhoni guide CSK back to winning ways, or will KKR secure a crucial away win? We’ll find out soon.
Live Streaming Details
When will Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 match take place?
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 will take place on April 11, Friday at 7.30 PM IST.
Where will Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 be held?
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 will take place at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.
On which channels will Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 match be telecasted?
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 will be telecasted on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 Hindi.
Where will Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 be live-streamed?
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 will be live-streamed on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
Head to Head
CSK and KKR have faced each other in 30 matches in the IPL. Out of these 30 games, CSK have won 19 whereas KKR have come out victorious on 10 occasions. 1 match ended without a result.
Chepauk Stadium Pitch Report and Weather Forecast
The pitch is expected to be the usual Chepauk surface with the batters finding difficulty in hitting their shots. They will need to adjust to the surface before they can play their shots. The pitch will offer plenty for the spinners and with two sides having some of the best spinners the batters are expected to struggle against them. The team winning the toss might opt to bat first with chasing expected to be difficult as observed by CSK’s failure to case down scores in their last two matches.
The weather in the morning is expected to be pretty warm, rising to 36 degrees. It is expected to come down to 30 at the time of the match with clear, breezy weather while the temperature will drop to 26 at night
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