KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane decided to bat first against CSK in the final league clash of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens in KKR vs CSK, and with just three games left, they’re hanging by a thread for a playoff spot. The pitch looked rough and ready, perfect for some serious spin action. KKR’s batting lineup is packing heat with Moeen Ali down at No. 9 and Harshit Rana set to make waves. If the pitch spins big, Anukul Roy or Mayank Markande could step up. All eyes are on Shivam Dube to hold it down during CSK’s chase.
Teams for KKR vs CSK
- KKR and CSK are rolling out some serious firepower for this clash. Sunil Narine kicks things off for KKR, followed by Rahmanullah Gurbaz swinging big at two.
- Skipper Ajinkya Rahane anchors the ship, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi bringing some calm at four.
- The middle order packs a punch with Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, and the powerhouse Andre Russell. Ramandeep Singh’s got the ball, Moeen Ali’s the all-rounder flex, and Varun Chakravarthy’s ready to spin some magic.
- CSK’s lineup is a spicy mix of experience and fresh faces.
- Ayush Mhatre opens, Urvil Patel rounds it out, and Devon Conway adds some class in the middle.
- Jadeja’s ready to work his magic at four, with Dewald Brevis and R Ashwin bringing some serious game in both batting and bowling.
- Dhoni calls the shots behind the stumps, while Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, and Khaleel Ahmed handle the pace attack, backed by slinger Matheesha Pathirana.
- For the impact players, KKR’s got Nortje, Markande, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, and Luvnith Sisodia locked and loaded, while CSK’s banking on Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, and Ramakrishna Ghosh to flip the script.
First Inning of KKR vs CSK
- KKR kicked off their innings with a solid start, racking up 67 runs in the Powerplay with just one wicket down, talk about setting the tone.
- KKR cruised to 50 in just 4.4 overs, thanks to some smooth batting from Narine and Rahane.
- The duo kept it rolling, hitting 50 off 24 balls in their partnership.
- At the first timeout, they were sitting at 80/3 in 9 overs, with Rahane and Pandey holding the fort.
- They hit the 100-run mark in 12 overs, with extras giving a little nudge.
- By the 15th over, they were at 124/4, and as they crossed 150 in 17.1 overs, they kept the scoreboard ticking with some freebies.
- A cheeky review in the 17th over over a wide call added to the drama. When the dust settled, KKR wrapped up at 179/6, with Pandey and Ramandeep keeping the ship steady till the end.
Second Inning of KKR vs CSK
- CSK kicked off their innings with a wild Powerplay, needing 62 runs and grabbing 5 wickets in the first 6 overs.
- KKR threw in Harshit Rana for Manish Pandey at the last ball of their innings, shaking things up.
- Drama hit early when CSK challenged a wide call in the second over, and yep, they got it flipped in their favor.
- CSK cruised to 50 in just 4.3 overs with a couple of extras helping out.
- Shivam Dube got the call to sub in for Pathirana at the 5-over mark, just before the strategic timeout at 79/5, with Brevis on 11 and Dube on 8.
- The duo kept things spicy, hitting a 50-run stand off 32 balls and Brevis going beast mode with a 22-ball fifty packed with 4 fours and 4 sixes.
- By the 15th over, CSK was at 140/6, with Dube on 24 and Dhoni on 3.
- They hit 150 in the 17th over, with a few more freebie runs thrown in. KKR went for a wide ball review in the 18th over, denied.
- But they weren’t done. They challenged it again, and this time, they got the nod.
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Result
CSK pulled off a nail-biter against KKR in Match 57 at Eden Gardens, snatching a sweet win while chasing down 179 like pros. KKR set a decent 179/6, but CSK wasn’t backing down, bringing the heat and bagging two crucial points. This win was a much-needed boost for CSK in a rough season, while KKR’s playoff dreams took a serious hit. The vibe at Eden was straight-up electric, with every run and wicket keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
