KKR vs CSK My11 Circle Prediction: Fantasy Tips, Top Captaincy Picks, Playing XI, Pitch and Weather Report | IPL 2025 | Match 57

KKR vs CSK Match Details

The 57th match of the IPL 2025 will feature Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Chennai Super Kings at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This is the second leg of this rivalry, and both teams are coming from contrasting seasons. So, it will be exciting to see who comes dominant with the win. Kolkata have been in a better form than Chennai and are brimming with confidence after scoring five wins in ten matches, and they will look to extend their supremacy. Meanwhile, Chennai, have been eliminated from the race for the playoffs, and coming into this match, they will be reeling under pressure after a string of losses.

As they meet for the second time this season, the momentum is with KKR, who handed Chennai Super Kings a convincing 8-wicket loss in their previous encounter. The Knight Riders have bounced back after mid-season struggles, securing crucial wins in their last two games. Meanwhile, CSK, with just two wins in eleven matches, will play for pride, legacy, and a strong finish to an otherwise forgettable campaign.

With the league stage ending soon, CSK and KKR, with their current form and fierce motivation, will seek those crucial match-winning points and get an upper hand on the points table. A win here will help both teams to fulfill their respective agendas.

KKR vs CSK Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)

In the last five head-to-head battles between KKR and CSK, KKR has dominated CSK and have won three of their last 5 head to head battles. But as per the current season performances and form, KKR will likely dominate CSK with their stable batting order and last match performance, but CSK will definitely look to make their comeback in the upcoming match by providing a tough fight to KKR and aiming to defeat them in the next match.

KKR vs CSK Pitch & Weather Report

KKR vs CSK Pitch Report

The Eden Gardens Stadium has been known to be a batting-friendly playing surface. With real bounce on the ground, it will assist batters, allowing them to hit for short easily. Meanwhile, the current pitch at the Eden supports Pacers, but with the ongoing controversy for the pitch, they might get a spin-friendly pitch in the upcoming match. The surface here is generally flat with consistent bounce, allowing batters to play their shots freely.

With true bounce and even pace, the conditions are ideal for stroke-making, giving the batters an edge.

The pitch at this ground also supports Pacers at the start of the innings, and they can often extract a bit of swing and seam early in the innings. However, as the match progresses, the pitch will start favoring spinners as well. Teams that win the toss generally prefer to field first and chase whatever score the opposition puts up.

Weather Condition

The weather at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, for the 57th match of the IPL 2025 between KKR and CSK appears to be good for cricket, and there are no chances of rain at the Eden Gardens ground on Wednesday. 0% chances of rain are predicted, which clearly indicates that the match hours will be under threat of washout. A temperature of around 31°C along with 73% humidity will be the weather forecast for the match day. With such weather, there is no probability that matches could be washed or even reduced to a shorter duration; all would be solely dependent on the weather.

Record of chasing teams at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata

According to previous IPL statistics, 99 matches were played on this ground, with 42 matches won by the team batting first and 56 matches won by the team batting second, showing that Batting second is a viable option after winning the toss.

KKR vs CSK My11 Circle Fantasy Team

Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Ravindra Jadeja, Andre Russell, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana

Top Captain & Vice-Captain Picks for KKR vs CSK My11Circle

Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sunil Narine, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz are the best players from their respective teams who are in top form and have recently scored runs for their teams. They all have the ability to score runs at a higher strike rate and can smash the ball all over the ground effortlessly. That's why they are all selected as the captaincy choice for the KKR vs CSK My11 Circle Prediction.

Ayush Mhatre, Ravindra Jadeja, and Harshit Rana are the most important pillars of their respective teams, capable of delivering match-winning performances if they find their rhythm. They have the ability to change the course of a match on their own on any given day, and they typically perform better on the Eden Gardens Kolkata pitch, which is why they are the best vice-captains for the upcoming match.

On the other hand, Dewald Brevis is CSK's key player, and he has showcased excellent form in recent matches. With his all-around abilities, he can also be considered another important choice for captain. His precise bowling with perfect line and length, and ability to swing the ball in crucial moments, make him an ideal choice to be in the team as he can take wickets with the new ball at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

KKR vs CSK Predicted Playing XI

KKR’s Probable Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora

KKR, the defending champions, aren’t at their best this season and are struggling with consistency, although they have a solid and in-form squad; but somehow, they are not able to make an impact this season. With a top-class performance from their opening batting order and consistent efforts from the bowling, they are less likely to opt for any change now.

KKR has some explosive batters and strike bowlers, who are helping the team. And to complement it their middle order innings are often supported by Sunil Narine. With constant wins and a balanced squad, they will likely go with the same players to maintain a winning momentum and get the same opening partnership in the next match.

CSK’s Probable Playing XI

Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana
CSK's current team looks balanced, with all of their players being T20 specialists. Their powerplay playing combination is also looking good now with good batters in form, but the team is mainly failing in their bowling order. With a win in the last match and a good performance from the team, they will most likely opt for the same team and will be less likely to bring anyone new at this stage of the tournament. So expect the same team, with no change in the playing XI.

KKR vs CSK My11 Circle Match Prediction

KKR vs CSK My11 Circle Match Prediction Today

As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and the squad of these two teams, there is a high probability that Kolkata Knight Riders is expected to win this match. But with the H2H and ground data, and current from the chasing team is expected to win Match 57 of the IPL 2025. Although CSK is expected to win at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, KKR can change the winning odds for the upcoming match. We predict KKR or the Batting Second team will win the KKR vs CSK My11 Circle Prediction Today.

Fantasy Team Strategy for My11 Circle

This KKR vs CSK My11 Circle fantasy team strikes a good balance between power hitters, reliable all-rounders, and elite bowlers. Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and Ayush Mhatre bring experience and explosive stroke play to the batting lineup, while Sunil Narine provides consistency.

The all-rounders Sunil Narine, Ravindra Jadeja, and Andre Russell ensure points with both bat and ball. The bowling attack is lethal, with Varun's accuracy, Harshit’s consistency, and Samj's wicket-taking ability, making this a well-rounded and competitive fantasy squad.
Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Ravindra Jadeja, Andre Russell, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthi, Harshit Rana
Since the beginning of IPL, Eden Gardens, Kolkata, has been the high-scoring venue in the league, with a scoring rate of 28.07 runs per wicket, indicating a fair contest between bat and ball. The matches at this ground tend to be medium-scoring, with an average of 8.54 runs scored per over. Teams batting first have posted an average score of 165, making it a competitive total. So expect, KKR vs CSK Match as a high score and stake games, making it a perfect opportunity for you all to bet in the KKR vs CSK My11 Circle Match Prediction.