CSK vs KKR Match Prediction & Winner Prediction, Match 25: Who will win today’s IPL match between CSK vs KKR?

The ‘number nine’ in the points table, Chennai Super Kings will take on the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the 25th game of the ongoing IPL 2025. The game will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, April 11, at 7:30 PM (IST). It will be a must-win game for both teams as both are struggling in the bottom half of the tournament standings.

CSK are in the ninth spot on the table, with only one win and four consecutive defeats in their five games so far. They are coming off an 18-run defeat against PBKS in their previous game in New Chandigarh. Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side has only two points to its name, so a win in this game is needed for them to stay alive in the tournament.

On the other hand, Ajinkya Rahane’s KKR are in the sixth spot on the table, with two wins and three defeats in their five games, having 4 points to their credit. In their last game against LSG, the holders faced a narrow 4-run defeat. They will aim to win this game and strengthen their chances for the tournament’s knockout stage.

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IPL 2025 CSK vs KKR Today’s Match Predictions – Match 25

Most Runs 

The veteran number three batter and KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane has been in a brilliant run of form with the bat in the ongoing IPL 2025. He has scored 184 runs in five innings with an amazing batting average of 36.80, hitting two half-centuries and having a brilliant strike rate of 160.0. So, he is highly expected to end up as the highest run-scorer in the upcoming CSK vs KKR game.

Most Wickets 

The purple cap holder and the star in-form CSK spinner, Noor Ahmad, is currently the leading wicket-taker in the tournament. Despite the team’s dismal run in the tournament, he has been in sensational bowling form. Noor has scalped 11 wickets in five innings, with a decent strike rate of 9.81, including a four-wicket haul (4 wickets at just 18 runs in a game). He can also be the leading wicket-taker in the next game between CSK and KKR.

Who will be Player of the Match today

Star batter and CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has been in a good and consistent run of form with the bat in the tournament’s current edition. He has smashed two half-centuries in the five innings so far. Considering his consistency and batting form, Gaikwad might win the ‘Player of the Match' award in this game.

Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Prediction (CSK vs KKR Winner Prediction)

KKR have been more consistent with its performances compared to the ‘struggling’ and ‘down and out’ Chennai Super Kings. KKR lost their last game by a narrow margin of just 4 runs following a big 80-run win against SRH. So, they are more confident in their position to win this game at CSK’s home ground, MA Chidambram Stadium in Chennai.