CSK vs KKR Playing 11: Ruturaj Out, Who Will Replace? Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Team News, Predicted Lineups

CSK vs KKR Playing 11: Chennai Super Kings will be challenged by the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2025 clash at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday (April 11).

After starting the season with a victory CSK lost all of the next four matches and slipped to the 9th spot. KKR are also showing inconsistency in their performances. They lost three of the five games and are currently placed 6th on the point table.

CSK vs KKR IPL 2025 Schedule

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

CSK vs KKR H2H Record

This match will be the 30th face-off between Chennai and Kolkata. In the past 29 encounters, CSK has the edge as they won 19 times, while the Knights managed to be victorious on 10 occasions.

CSK vs KKR Pitch Report and Weather Condition

The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium has long been recognized for its spin-friendly nature. Generally, the dry pitch here offers grip and turn for spinners, which can make stroke play challenging for batsmen.

However, recent observations indicate that the pitch's behaviour has become less predictable. In the current IPL season, while the surface has been slow initially, there has also been assistance for seamers, with some experiencing extra bounce early in the innings.

Given these factors, teams might prefer to bat first to capitalize on a fresher pitch and set a target, as the surface could slow down and offer more assistance to bowlers in the second innings.

The weather forecast points to clear skies, while the pitch is anticipated to slow down as the match wears on. In the previous two matches, CSK had a tougher time chasing, especially when compared to the teams that batted first.

CSK vs KKR Team News, Injury Update

Chennai Super Kings

CSK have suffered a significant setback with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad being ruled out for the remainder of the tournament due to injury. In his absence, MS Dhoni has taken over the captaincy. Rahul Tripathi could be the best fit to replace Gaikwad.

Till now, the CSK batting lineup has not ignited this season, except for Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad. The injury of Gaikwad will deepen the issue for CSK. In the spin department, except for Noor Ahmad, others are not in their best form, and it will cause problems for CSK in the middle overs. CSK are expected to use Pathirana to get early wickets for Narine and Rahane, who could become dangerous against spin on the slow surface.

Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR have not reported any major injury concerns and are expected to field their strongest XI. This season KKR batting lineup is heavily dependent on the top and upper middle order, especially on Rahane and Iyer. Opener Quinton de Cock also failed to deliver except for the match against RR. However, Rinku SIngh’s return to form will be hope for KKR’s lower batting order concern.

In the turner pitch of Chepauk, Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy could be the game changer. Both of the spinners have a successful history against MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja. Keeping in mind Chepauk’s pitch, Spencer Johnson could be replaced by an extra spinner, most possibly by Moeen Ali.

CSK vs KKR Playing 11: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted Lineups

CSK Predicted Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed

CSK Impact Player: Anshul Kamboj

KKR Predicted Playing XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Moeen Ali, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy

KKR Impact Player: Vaibhav Arora