CSK needs a run rate under 9 in order to win this match and Dewald Brevis gets off to a strong start by hitting fours against Vaibhav Arora before clearing midwicket against Vaibhav Arora.
In the current chennai super kings vs kolkata knight riders standings, both teams are battling closely for a higher playoff position, making every run crucial in this intense encounter.
Noor Ahmad strikes! In an effort to hit big off his final ball, but hits only a thick edge which Rinku Singh takes well at long-on.
| # | Date | Venue | Winner | Score & Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07-May-2025 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | CSK | CSK 183/8 (19.4) vs KKR 179/6 (20) — CSK won by 2 wickets. (The Times of India) |
| 2 | 11-Apr-2025 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | KKR | CSK 103/9 (20) vs KKR 107/2 (10.1) — KKR won by 8 wickets. (Cricbuzz) |
| 3 | 23-Apr-2023 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | CSK | CSK 235/4 (20) vs KKR 186/8 (20) — CSK won by 49 runs. (ESPN Cricinfo) |
| 4 | 14-May-2023 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | KKR | CSK 144/6 (20) vs KKR 147/4 (18.3) — KKR won by 6 wickets. (NDTV Sports) |
| 5 | 26-Mar-2022 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | KKR | CSK 131/5 (20) vs KKR 133/4 (18.3) — KKR won by 6 wickets. (NDTV Sports) |
CSK
CSK and KKR have met 32 times during IPL history, winning 20 and losing 11, but this match holds special meaning for both sides as it marks their first meeting at Eden Gardens since IPL3 and 6 finals finals, making both teams eager to win this encounter and climb to the top of their respective tables.
CSK and KKR are in fine form at present; CSK currently sits in second position while KKR sits two points back – both teams will hope to make an impressive comeback this season.
KKR’s batsmen have struggled against CSK’s bowling attack. Unfortunately, their batsmen haven’t taken advantage of the slow pitch, helping the bowlers keep run-rate low and limit run-rate growth. If they want any chance at victory they must pick up quick wickets quickly to maintain any chance at victory in this match.
Jadeja and Dube are taking their time at the crease, looking to form a partnership that will see them through to the end of this innings. Over the last two overs they have scored only five runs; their required rate falls under nine.
But KKR are holding onto hope, with Andre Russell playing an outstanding innings – hitting three sixes and four fours to bring up their score to 139 for 5.
Ajinkya Rahane struck with his first ball of the final over, hitting an aggressive drive past midwicket for four. On his next delivery he edged one to Mhatre at long-on who took an outstanding catch to send back one tailender.
Chakravarthy produced an outstanding over to stem the run-flow, conceding only five runs in his over. To help KKR make their comeback, Chakravarthy must improve their economy rate further in his second over.
KKR
The game remains close, yet Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowlers have managed to limit the run rate. Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube have held one end, but need at least one more wicket to keep their chances alive for a playoff berth.
Ajinkya Rahane begins by hitting an impressive six over long-off, followed by driving through the off side for four. Sunil Narine gets in on the act with his first ball of an over, hitting one for himself as well.
Dewald Brevis caught Noor and had him caught at long-off for another wicket for CSK; forcing KKR batsmen to accelerate. They need another 57 runs from 41 balls for any chance at 200; join our live stream and find out if that goal can be reached! This 43-year-old hadn’t practiced all week but had been cleared to play by CSK bowling coach Eric Simons.
Match Summary
KKR have gone five matches without winning and need to regain ground in the playoff race. They face CSK who have struggled this season but desperately need a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. Varun Chakravarthy has been instrumental in their team with both ball control and opening play; and their openers have begun clicking as well.
Eden Gardens seems like an excellent batting track, as four out of the five matches played here this season reached 200 runs or higher. Due to inexperienced batting lineups on both sides, this could make for a high-scoring contest.
MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube have held one end together so far, but CSK need an injection of batsmen with big innings such as Ayush Mhatre’s 94 off 48 balls against RCB which was his highest score this season.
Tonight will be an opportunity for him to build upon that performance, but also for other batsmen to step up and prove themselves against fast bowlers – mistakes could cost dearly!
Dewald Brevis hit Varun Chakravarthy for six over mid-wicket, then added to it with an exquisite drive down the on side for four runs – exactly the kind of hitting that KKR have longed for this season.
KKR now trails by five runs and are feeling pressure to raise their game in order to win this match. Although their target may not seem insurmountable, they need to step up their game if they wish to make any significant headway against them. Fortunately, the weather in Kolkata is good right now so they should have no trouble continuing playing – though some rain has fallen recently but should clear by play starting time – while temperatures should settle into 32 degrees Celsius to provide optimal conditions for batting.
Prediction
Ajinkya Rahane’s KKR team kept their playoff hopes alive with an exciting one-run victory against Rajasthan Royals last game, but must produce such performances to remain competitive in this year’s competition. If they hope to reach the top four they must put forth their best performance against CSK on Wednesday.
Last time these teams met, KKR came from behind to win in a nail-biter. If both bowling teams can find their form quickly enough, this match should prove thrilling and unpredictable.
CSK are looking to end their losing streak this match, but in order to do so they require more than MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja to win. Their middle order must contribute more, while bowlers need to provide greater value than Noor Ahmad can give. Noor Ahmed may have been their star performer but there must be other options like Khaleel Ahmed or Matheesha Pathirana who step up as stars for them as well.
KKR are more talented than they appear on paper, and should capitalize on their home advantage to reach the top four with an outstanding net run-rate (NRR). Their final match against CSK will be crucial; the side that bats first will hold an edge.
The rivalry between KKR and CSK has long been one of the fiercest in IPL history, having played 30 matches between each other over its tenure – CSK have won 19 while KKR have claimed 11. Each side have made memorable and historic performances during these encounters, making for highly entertaining contests that often see one team bat first before proceeding to bat themselves; though the winner may depend heavily upon pitch conditions as well as how both teams approach this contest; scoring more runs will ultimately determine victorious side.