IPL 2025: CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips & Match Preview
As the IPL 2025 season intensifies, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to host the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai for Match 25 on April 11. This encounter promises high-octane action as both teams aim to solidify their positions in the league standings.
🏟️ Match Overview
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Fixture: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
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Date: April 11, 2025 (Friday)
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Time: 7:30 PM IST
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Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
📊 Head-to-Head Record
In their IPL history, CSK and KKR have faced off 31 times. CSK holds the advantage with 19 victories, while KKR has secured 11 wins, and one match ended without a result.
🏏 Pitch Report
The Chepauk pitch is traditionally spin-friendly, offering assistance to slower bowlers. Batsmen may find it challenging to score freely, making strategic play crucial.
🧢 Predicted Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
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Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
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Rachin Ravindra
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Ajinkya Rahane
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Daryl Mitchell
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Shivam Dube
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Ravindra Jadeja
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MS Dhoni (WK)
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Deepak Chahar
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Tushar Deshpande
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Maheesh Theekshana
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Matheesha Pathirana
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
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Philip Salt (WK)
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Venkatesh Iyer
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Shreyas Iyer (C)
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Angkrish Raghuvanshi
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Nitish Rana
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Rinku Singh
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Andre Russell
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Sunil Narine
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Mitchell Starc
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Harshit Rana
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Varun Chakaravarthy
🌟 Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Top Picks:
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Ruturaj Gaikwad: CSK’s captain and a consistent top-order batsman,
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Sunil Narine: KKR’s all-rounder, effective with both bat and ball.
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Ravindra Jadeja: CSK’s spin maestro, crucial on Chepauk’s surface.
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Andre Russell: KKR’s power-hitter and handy bowler.
Differential Picks:
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Ajinkya Rahane: Experienced batsman with a solid record against KKR.
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Varun Chakaravarthy: KKR’s spinner, likely to exploit pitch conditions.
Captaincy Choices:
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Sunil Narine (C)
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Ruturaj Gaikwad (VC)
🔮 Match Prediction
While CSK enjoys a strong home record at Chepauk, KKR’s recent form and balanced squad make them formidable opponents. Expect a closely contested match with both teams having equal chances to clinch victory.
Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis.
