The IPL 2025 season is heating up, and all eyes are on Kolkata tonight as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Eden Gardens. While CSK may be out of the playoff race, they’re still dangerous enough to crash KKR’s party—and they’ll be looking to do just that.
KKR Eyeing Playoff Push, CSK Could Play Spoilers
KKR pulled off a heart-stopping 1-run win over the Rajasthan Royals just a few days ago, keeping their playoff hopes alive. A win tonight would give them a big boost in their push for the top four. CSK, on the other hand, are playing more for pride at this point—but let’s not forget, pride is a powerful motivator, especially when it comes to taking down the defending champs.
Match Details
- Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 57, IPL 2025
- Date & Time: Wednesday, May 7 at 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Pitch Report – Expect a Run-Fest Again
Eden Gardens has been a paradise for batters this season. In the last game played here, both teams crossed the 200-run mark. Don’t be surprised if tonight turns into another high-scoring thriller, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely and spinners getting minimal help.
Weather Update – Clear Skies in Kolkata
Good news for fans—there’s zero chance of rain tonight in Kolkata. Expect clear skies with a few clouds here and there, and no weather delays to spoil the action.
Probable Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
Impact Player: Harshit Rana
Chennai Super Kings:
Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Nathan Ellis
Impact Player: Shivam Dube
Final Word
KKR will walk into this game with momentum and home advantage, but CSK is the kind of team that thrives when nothing’s on the line—they’re unpredictable, experienced, and still led by MS Dhoni. Expect fireworks at Eden Gardens tonight.
Whether you’re cheering for the Knight Riders or the Super Kings, one thing’s for sure—this clash is going to be full of drama, big hits, and crucial moments.
