KKR vs CSK Dream11: Kolkata Knight Riders will be up against Chennai Super Kings in an important IPL 2025 encounter on Wednesday (May 7) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The Knight Riders know a win is imperative to stay alive in the playoff race, while CSK will be hoping to spoil the party for their opponents. Chennai Super Kings sit at the bottom of the standings, having managed just three wins from eleven matches. With no chance of progressing to the playoffs, CSK will now be looking to restore some pride in their final games.

Date: Wednesday, May 7
Time: 7:30 pm IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Captains; Ajinkya Rahane (KKR), MS Dhoni (CSK)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Under Ajinkya Rahane's leadership, KKR boasts a balanced lineup. The team is expected to maintain consistency, with no significant injury concerns reported. Andre Russell's recent form is a notable advantage.
The Times of India
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): MS Dhoni continues to lead CSK, with Ayush Mhatre's emergence as a promising talent. The team is likely to offer opportunities to younger players, focusing on future prospects.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora
Impact Player: Varun Chakaravarthy
Chennai Super Kings: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda/Urvil Patel, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Anshul Kamboj
Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (KKR)
Batters: Ayush Mhatre (CSK), Ajinkya Rahane (KKR), Shivam Dube (CSK), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR)
All-Rounders: Sunil Narine (KKR), Ravindra Jadeja (CSK), Andre Russell (KKR)
Bowlers: Noor Ahmad (CSK), Varun Chakravarthy (KKR), Vaibhav Arora (KKR)
Captain: Sunil Narine | Vice-Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (KKR)
Batters: Ayush Mhatre (CSK), Ajinkya Rahane (KKR), Dewald Brevis (CSK), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR)
All-Rounders: Sunil Narine (KKR), Andre Russell (KKR)
Bowlers: Noor Ahmad (CSK), Varun Chakravarthy (KKR), Matheesha Pathirana (CSK), Khaleel Ahmed (CSK)
Captain: Sunil Narine | Vice-Captain: Matheesha Pathirana