Records Which Could Be Shattered In KKR vs CSK IPL 2025 Match

Arnav Chopra

Andre Russell and MS Dhoni (Source: @IPL/X.com)Andre Russell and MS Dhoni (Source: @IPL/X.com)

It's time for match number 57 in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are all set to take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This gritty encounter will be played on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 7:30 PM IST with much firepower and stardom.

Home side Knight Riders are on the brink of elimination with five wins in 11 matches and five losses, while having a game abandoned due to rain. They are currently sixth on the table with 11 points and a net run rate of +0.249. Hence, they are in dire need of a win after previously securing one against Rajasthan Royals by a bare margin of just one run.

Conversely, on the other hand, the Chennai Super Kings are already eliminated after losing nine of their 11 matches, as they stand at the bottom of the table with four points and a NRR of -1.117. They are playing for pride and hence, would not be leaving any stone unturned.

Therefore, before this crucial encounter, as both sides gear up for this exciting clash, let's have a look at the list of records that could be broken in this encounter between KKR and CSK.

1. MS Dhoni needs 2 sixes to complete 350 sixes in T20s

CSK's skipper, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has been terrific for them since the inaugural season in 2008, is on the cusp of breaking another major milestone. The right-handed wicket-keeper batter is just 2 sixes away from breaking the record of 350 sixes in overall T20 cricket. MS, who has featured in 402 T20 matches so far, has 348 maximums to his name while he has amassed a total of 7595 runs.

2. Sam Curran needs 3 runs to complete 1000 runs in IPL

CSK's English all-rounder, Sam Curran, is currently sitting at 997 runs in 64 IPL innings so far after debuting in the year 2019. The left-handed batter, who has featured for both Punjab Kings and CSK, has done a decent job, as he has smashed runs at a strike rate of 136.38, whereas he has also grabbed 59 wickets with the ball. By just adding three more runs to his tally, he will get 1000 runs to his name in his IPL career.

3. Matheesha Pathirana needs 4 wickets to complete 50 wickets in IPL

Sri Lankan pacer, Matheesha Pathirana, has been a critical pacer for CSK, especially in the slog overs where batters are looking to go big. The right-arm pacer, who has played 29 matches in the IPL for CSK, has bagged a total of 46 wickets so far at an average of 20.13 while his economy is 8.58. Therefore, Pathirana is just 4 wickets away from getting to the record of 50 wickets in his IPL career.

4. Ajinkya Rahane needs 31 runs to complete 5000 runs in IPL

KKR's captain, Ajinkya Rahane, has been a top-notch performer in the league with plenty of experience under his belt. The right-handed batter, who made his debut in the year 2008, has played for six franchises and featured in a total of 196 IPL matches. Rahane, in his overall IPL career, has smacked a total of 4969 runs, which means he is just 31 runs away from breaking the record of 5000 runs in this cash-rich league. Adding to this, his runs have come at an average of 30.48 while his strike rate is 124.72, which includes two centuries and 33 half centuries.

5. Varun Chakravarthy needs 2 wickets to complete 100 wickets in IPL

KKR's mystery spinner, Varun Chakaravarthy, has done a fabulous job in the IPL with some brilliant bowling that has bamboozled the batters on most occasions. The right-arm spinner, who has played 82 matches in the IPL, has taken a total of 98 wickets at an average of 23.60, while his economy rate is 7.51. Chakaravarthy has been fairly difficult to read by the batters, and that is why he is close to achieving the landmark of 100 wickets in the IPL if he manages to get two more in this encounter.

6. Andre Russell will play his 550th T20 game

West Indian and KKR's star all-rounder, Andre Russell, is on the cusp of breaking a major record in T20 cricket. The all-rounder, who hails from Jamaica, is just one game away from featuring in his 550th T20 game over the span of his career. Playing for several franchises throughout the globe, Russell, who has smacked a total of 9,137 runs alongside grabbing 474 wickets in the format, is one of the biggest names in world cricket at this stage. The explosive batter, who made his IPL debut in the year 2012, has been a terrific asset for the Knight Riders franchise across the world.