CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today Match: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI & Pitch Report – IPL 2025, Match 25

Date: 11th April 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 25th match of IPL 2025 at Chepauk. With both teams struggling for consistency this season, this clash promises high-voltage drama.

Get the best CSK vs KKR Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and expert insights to build a winning fantasy team.

CSK vs KKR Match Preview

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Struggling for Momentum

• Current Position: 9th (1 win in 5 matches)
• Last Match: Lost to PBKS by 18 runs (Devon Conway scored 69)
• Key Concern: Middle-order inconsistency
• Home Advantage: Strong record at Chepauk

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Inconsistent Performances

• Current Position: 6th (2 wins in 5 matches)
• Last Match: Lost to LSG by 4 runs (Ajinkya Rahane scored 61)
• Strengths: Explosive batting (Russell, Rinku) & spin attack
• Weakness: Over-reliance on top order

CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Record

Team	Matches Played	Wins
CSK	31	20
KKR	31	11

CSK dominates at home, but KKR’s recent form makes this a thrilling contest.

CSK vs KKR Weather & Pitch Report

• Temperature: 29°C
• Weather: Scattered clouds (No rain expected)
• Pitch Behaviour: Slow, turns as the game progresses
• Best Suited For: Spinners & smart pacers
• Average 1st Innings Score: 164
• Chasing Record: Poor (Only 44% win rate)

Fantasy Tip: Pick more spinners (Jadeja, Ashwin, Narine, Chakaravarthy).

CSK vs KKR Probable Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Predicted XI

1. Rachin Ravindra
2. Devon Conway
3. Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
4. Shivam Dube
5. Ravindra Jadeja
6. MS Dhoni (WK)
7. Ravichandran Ashwin
8. Noor Ahmad
9. Mukesh Choudhary
10. Khaleel Ahmed
11. Matheesha Pathirana

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Predicted XI

1. Quinton de Kock (WK)
2. Sunil Narine
3. Ajinkya Rahane (C)
4. Venkatesh Iyer
5. Rinku Singh
6. Andre Russell
7. Ramandeep Singh
8. Harshit Rana
9. Spencer Johnson
10. Vaibhav Arora
11. Varun Chakaravarthy

CSK vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips

Hot Picks for Dream11 Team

Captaincy Choices:

• Ajinkya Rahane (KKR) – Consistent, scored 61 in the last match
• Quinton de Kock (KKR) – Explosive opener, due for a big knock

Top Picks:

• Rachin Ravindra (CSK) – Aggressive opener (scored 36 last game)
• Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) – Can bounce back after a failure
• Andre Russell (KKR) – Game-changer with bat & ball

Budget Picks:

• Harshit Rana (KKR) – Death-over specialist
• Ravichandran Ashwin (CSK) – Spin wizard, handy with bat

CSK vs KKR Dream11 Team Prediction

Team 1 (Small League – SL)

• WK: Quinton de Kock (C), Devon Conway
• Batsmen: Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (VC), Rachin Ravindra
• All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Ravindra Jadeja, Andre Russell
• Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Noor Ahmad

Team 2 (Grand League – GL)

• WK: Quinton de Kock, MS Dhoni
• Batsmen: Ajinkya Rahane (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Venkatesh Iyer
• All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Andre Russell
• Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Harshit Rana

Players to Avoid in Dream11

• Ramandeep Singh (KKR) – Low fantasy returns recently
• Rahul Tripathi (KKR) – Not in playing XI

Expert Advice for Dream11

• SL Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
• GL Captain: Quinton de Kock
• Punt Picks: Varun Chakaravarthy, MS Dhoni
• Best Dream11 Combination: 3-4-3-1 (3 Batsmen, 4 All-rounders, 3 Bowlers, 1 WK)

CSK vs KKR Match Winner Prediction

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are expected to bounce back at home, thanks to their spin-heavy attack and experience in crunch situations.

Final Verdict:

Build your CSK vs KKR Dream11 team with a mix of top-order batsmen, spinners, and all-rounders. Stay updated for last-minute changes!

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