CSK's battle for survival after four consecutive losses  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Matheesha Pathirana has odds of 3.65 to be Chennai Super Kings' best bowler 
• Varun Chakravarthy has odds of 3.60 to be Kolkata Knight Riders' best bowler 

MATCH PREVIEW     

We are entering the most crucial stage in the Indian Premier League 2025. As the Chennai Super Kings take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 25th game, they will battle for survival in the tournament. The Super Kings suffered their fourth consecutive loss, going down against the Punjab Kings. The odds have come down for the team due to its inconsistency. They must fight hard and win this game to keep their hopes alive. The Kolkata Knight Riders lost to Lucknow Super Giants in the last game. Both teams have high stakes in the battle, and we expect a close contest.  

Chennai Super Kings Preview     

The season is turning out to be a nightmare for Ruturaj Gaikwad's side. The team went down by 18 runs in the last game against the Chennai Super Kings, their fourth consecutive loss. One more poor show can seal the team's fate for the rest of the season. Even at home, they aren't favorites on cricket betting sites. Gaikwad would like a strong show from his players to stop this downward slide.   

Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway batted well in the last game, and the team needs the pair to set up a big partnership. Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and MS Dhoni must play aggressively in the middle overs, as KKR has a strong spin attack. The lower middle order hasn't delivered the goods for the team, and they need Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin to do well.   

Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Choudhary haven't troubled the batsmen with the new ball, and the team expects a better show. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja must put their experience to good use and take advantage of the turning track. Matheesha Pathirana and Noor Ahmed must keep up the pressure on the batters in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for Chennai Super Kings     

Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube (Impact Player)  

Kolkata Knight Riders Preview      

It is becoming a mixed bag of a tournament for Ajinkya Rahane and his men. The side has failed to show consistency, moving from victories to failures. They went down by 4 runs in the last game against the Lucknow Super Giants, despite the heroics of their batsmen. They will start with higher odds on cricket betting apps, and Rahane expects a strong show from his bowlers in this important game.  

The team needs a good start in this game from Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine, as the loss of early wickets has hurt the team. Ajinkya Rahane batted well in the last game, and he must do well in the middle order with Venkatesh Iyer and Ramandeeep Singh. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, and Rinku Singh are good hitters and complete a strong attack for the team.  

The bowling attack will be under pressure after leaking 238 runs in the last game. Spencer Johnson struggled in the last game and must do well with the new ball alongside Vaibhav Arora. Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine are the key bowlers in the attack and must deliver the goods in the middle overs. The team expects a strong show from Harshit Rana and Russell in the supporting roles.  

Expected Starting XI for Kolkata Knight Riders      

Ajinkya Rahane (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Impact Player) 

TOSS: To Bat First      

In the last two games, the side batting first has won by big margins. We have seen tough batting surfaces in Chennai, where the wicket slows in the second innings, making it difficult to chase scores. The team winning the toss won’t hesitate to bat first in this game.   

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

It will be a hot and humid day evening in Chennai. We have seen slow wickets at this venue this season, making it difficult for the batsmen. Spinners will enjoy bowling on this track, with the ball turning sharply. A score of 180 runs will be good on this track.    

OUR PREDICTION      

The Chennai Super Kings are staring down the barrel. The team has struggled in both departments, and the star-studded batting lineup has disappointed them. The side will need a strong show from its batsmen to win this game. The Kolkata Knight Riders have a strong spin attack that will enjoy bowling on this surface. We expect a close contest, but the Knight Riders have a slight edge.  

Our prediction is for Kolkata Knight Riders to win