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🔴 CSK vs KKR IPL 2025: Match Overview
Date: April 11, 2025
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Toss: KKR won the toss & elected to bowl first
📌 Latest Updates (As of April 11, 2025)
CSK posted their lowest-ever home total (103/9) in IPL history, thanks to Sunil Narine (3/15) & Varun Chakravarthy (2/16)
MS Dhoni dismissed for just 1 run in his captaincy return .
Shivam Dube (31*) was the lone warrior for CSK .
📊 CSK vs KKR: Head-to-Head Stats
| Stat | CSK | KKR |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 32 | 32 |
| CSK Wins | 18 | 13 |
| KKR Wins | 13 | 18 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
Last Meeting (IPL 2024): KKR won by 6 wickets .
🎯 Key Players to Watch
🔵 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
MS Dhoni (C & WK) – Captaincy return, but struggled today (1 run) .
Shivam Dube – Top-scored with 31 (34)* in a dismal batting collapse .
Ravindra Jadeja – Key all-rounder, but dismissed for 0 (2) .
Noor Ahmad & Khaleel Ahmed – CSK’s bowling hopes.
🟣 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Sunil Narine – 3/15, dismantled CSK’s middle order .
Varun Chakravarthy – 2/16, economical spell .
Harshit Rana – 2/16, crucial early breakthroughs .
Rinku Singh & Andre Russell – Finishers to watch in the chase.
🏟️ Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
Chepauk Pitch: Traditionally slow & spin-friendly, but today’s match saw KKR spinners dominate .
Average 1st Innings Score (2025): 160-170 (CSK managed only 103/9).
Weather: Humid, no rain expected – ideal for spinners .
🔮 Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
KKR are favorites after restricting CSK to 103/9.
CSK’s bowling must strike early to defend this low total.
Key Battle: MS Dhoni’s tactics vs KKR’s spinners .
Our Prediction: KKR to win by 5 wickets (if they avoid early collapses).
📺 How to Watch CSK vs KKR Live?
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (India)
Live Streaming: JioCinema (Free)
Radio: Vividh Bharati, AIR Sports
💡 Fantasy Cricket Tips (Dream11, My11Circle)
Top Picks: Sunil Narine (KKR), Shivam Dube (CSK), Varun Chakravarthy (KKR)
Differential Pick: Harshit Rana (KKR)
Captain/Vice-Captain: Narine, Rinku Singh
📌 Final Thoughts
With CSK struggling at 1-5 and KKR inconsistent, this match is crucial for both teams. KKR’s spinners dominated, but can CSK’s bowlers stage a comeback? Stay tuned for live updates!
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