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CSK vs KKR Match 25 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of The IPL 2025 Clash

Kaushik Kashyap

CSK will host KKR. [Source - IPL/x.com]CSK will host KKR. [Source - IPL/x.com]

Chennai Super Kings will host Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming 25th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday April 11th. The much awaited encounter between the two champion teams will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

Chennai Super Kings have had a rough start as they lost four of their first five games in the season so far. They are sitting 9th on the points table and will be desperate to get back to winning ways.

On the other hand, the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders have had a similar campaign as well with two wins from their five outings so far. They will be hoping to maintain some consistency and climb higher in the standings from this match.

CSK vs KKR Head To Head Overview

Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have played each other in a total of 30 IPL games till date, where the Super Kings have the clear upper hand with 19 wins, while Kolkata emerged victorious on 10 occasions with one game finishing without any result.

Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings

Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Shaik Rasheed, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary and Khaleel Ahmed.

Impact Player Options

Shivam Dube

Kolkata Knight Riders

Quinton de Kock (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakravarthy.

Impact Player Options

Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Top Run-Scorers in CSK vs KKR

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

MS Dhoni - 555 runs

MS Dhoni is undoubtedly topping the list of highest run-scorers in CSK vs KKR fixtures. The veteran keeper-batter has amassed 555 runs at an average of 50.45 and at a strike-rate of 137.04.

Andre Russell - 365 runs

Andre Russell has enjoyed batting against CSK in this old rivalry over the years. The explosive all-rounder has scored 365 runs at a strike-rate of 172.99 and finds himself second in the list of top run scorer in matches involving CSK and KKR.

Ruturaj Gaikwad - 327 runs

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been a consistent performer for the men in yellow in their recent history. The dynamic right-hander managed to find himself third in this list with 327 runs at an average of 46.31 and at a strike-rate of 133.47.

Top Wicket-Takers In CSK vs KKR

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Sunil Narine - 24 wickets

The legendary Sunil Narine is sitting at the top of the list of highest wicket-takers in this fixture. The Trinidadian has scalped a total of 24 wickets for KKR against CSK at an average of 21.12 and strike-rate of 20.33 across 21 innings.

Ravindra Jadeja - 22 wickets

Ravindra Jadeja has been an integral part of the Chennai Super Kings’ history. The left-arm spinner has played instrumental roles in their face-offs against KKR where he has 22 wickets at an average of 24.36 and a strike-rate of 19.64.

Ravichandran Ashwin - 16 wickets

Ravichandran is third in CSK vs KKR top wicket-takers’ list despite not being part of the yellow army for a decade. The veteran off-spinner has taken 16 wickets against KKR in 14 innings while playing for CSK.

CSK vs KKR Key Stats

Chennai Super Kings’ Key Records

  • Noor Ahmad is the brightest light for CSK’s poor campaign so far as the left-arm chinaman is currently the highest wicket-taker in IPL 2025 - 11 wickets, 13.64 average and 9.82 strike-rate.
  • Chennai Super Kings has been the worst batting side inside the powerplay this season - 8 dismissals, 28.12 average and 125 strike-rate.
  • CSK’s strike-rate goes further down to 120 in the middle-overs this season so far - 17 dismissals, 21.18 average.
  • However, Khaleel Ahmed has been CSK’s star with the new ball as the left-arm pacer has taken 6 wickets at a strike-rate of 14 while bowling in the first six overs.
  • Overall, Khaleel has taken 10 wickets for CSK this season so far and he has an incredible strike-rate of 12.
  • Shivam Dube is averaging 15.33 this season so far in matches that took place in Chennai - 3 dismissals in 3 innings, 15.33 average and 124.32 strike-rate.
  • CSK will be hoping Dube to comeback to his best as he has been their best batter against KKR in the last two years - 126 runs, 172.60 strike-rate.
  • MS Dhoni is currently the highest run scorer in death overs with 89 runs at a strike-rate of 193.48.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Key Records

  • Ajinkya Rahane has been on fire while batting against the new ball inside the powerplay this season - 106 runs, 1 dismissal, 203.85 strike-rate.
  • However, KKR has been struggling bowling inside the powerplay this season - 5 wickets, 56.20 average and 36 strike-rate.
  • Varun Chakravarthy has been the man to the rescue for the defending champions, especially while bowling in the middle-overs - 6 wickets, 15.83 average and 15 strike-rate.
  • Rinku Singh has got back himself amongst the runs as he is striking at 260 in the death overs this season - 52 runs, 0 dismissal, 260 strike-rate.
  • Andre Russell has done wonders as the golden arm as he has taken a wicket every 7.80 delivery this season - 5 wickets in 3 innings.
  • Russell also has an impressive bowling record at CSK’s home ground with 9 wickets at a strike-rate of 9.67 since 2018.
  • KKR must look to introduce Varun Chakravarthy early inside the powerplay as he has struck every 6th ball whenever he bowled inside the first six overs in IPL at MA Chidambaram Stadium.

    Records Which Could Be Broken In CSK vs KKR Match 25 Of IPL 2025

    • Rinku Singh is 8 runs away from completing 1000 IPL runs.
    • Venkatesh Iyer is 60 runs away from completing 1500 IPL runs.