KKR vs CSK Head to Head Records at Eden Gardens: The defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will host five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Eden Gardens for the 57th Match in IPL 2025 on May 7. Three-time IPL title winner KKR are coming off a turnaround in their last two matches, winning both of them against Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. After featuring in 11 matches this season, KKR have equaled victories and defeats, getting five each, while one match was unfortunately washed out due to rain. Winning every match will matter for Ajinkya Rahane’s team to keep playoff hopes alive. However, one hurdle is Chennai Super Kings, who have had dominance against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
Chennai Super Kings have faced elimination after holding on to a four-match losing streak. They have played eleven matches so far, won two, and lost nine. With this poor performance, CSK are at the bottom of the points table, winning only one match against Lucknow Super Giants out of the last five games. In IPL, they have had intense matches against Kolkata Knight Riders with more victories than defeats, which The Yellow Army would like to repeat to get a better rank in the points table and get back on the winning track.
Let’s have a look at KKR vs CSK head-to-head in IPL, including pitch report, and x-factors from both teams.
KKR vs CSK Head-to-Head in IPL
| Category | Kolkata | Chennai |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 31 |
| Wins | 11 | 19 |
| Lost | 19 | 11 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Score | 202 | 235 |
| Lowest Score | 61 | 55 |
Kolkata Knight Riders have had 31 matches against Chennai Super Kings in the history of IPL since 2008. Out of 31 IPL clashes, CSK are taking the huge lead with 19 victories, while KKR won the match 11 times. Their first-ever IPL match at Eden Gardens came on 18th May, 2008 in the first edition of IPL, where CSK registered a thrilling 3-run victory in a rain-interrupted match as the match result was declared, implying the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. Batting first, KKR posted 149 for 5, powered by Salman Butt who smashed a 73-run inning off 54 balls. Makhaya Ntini’s breathtaking spell did a wonderful job as he dismissed four batters at an economy rate of 5.25. When the rain hit the match, CSK were leading with 55 runs off 8 overs without loss of any wicket with a powerful inning by Stephen Fleming, who scored 32 off 20 balls without getting out.
KKR vs CSK Head-to-Head at Eden Gardens
Talking about their head-to-head records at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders have been a host for Chennai Super Kings on 10 occasions. Out of 10 matches, CSK are in the lead with 6 victories against KKR in Kolkata, while the home team won 4 times against The Yellow Army. Their last IPL match at Eden Gardens took place on 23rd April, 2023, when CSK emerged as a winner, getting a lead in the match by 49 runs. It was a match to be remembered for former CSK player Ajinkya Rahane’s unbeaten 71 runs off 29 balls, along with Shivam Dube’s 50 off 21 balls that propelled CSK to post 235/4 on the scoreboard. In reply, KKR struggled, as their score at the end of the match was 186/8, as Maheesh Theekshana gained control over KKR batters, taking two wickets at an economy rate of 8.
| Matches | KKR Won | CSK Won | Tie | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
CSK Records at Eden Gardens
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 12 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Defeats | 6 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Wins Batting First | 3 |
| Wins Chasing | 3 |
| Highest Total | 235/4 |
| Lowest Total | 114/4 |
KKR Records at Eden Gardens
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 96 |
| Wins | 54 |
| Defeats | 39 |
| No Result | 3 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Wins Batting First | 27 |
| Wins Chasing | 27 |
| Highest Total | 261/6 |
| Lowest Total | 108 |
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
Traditionally, the surface at Eden Gardens has reflected a slow track where there is more help to spinners. However, in recent IPL matches, it has remained batting-friendly. There were three times when a team batting first crossed the mark of 200 runs. A total of five matches have been played at Eden Gardens in IPL 2025 to date, resulting in the team batting first winning the match four times. It is favourable to bat first at Eden Gardens and move beyond the average score (165) for the first innings.
Eden Gardens IPL Records
The Eden Gardens has witnessed 99 IPL matches since the inaugural edition of IPL in 2008. Out of 99 matches, the chasing side has more winning percentage as the batting second team emerged as a winner 56 times, while the batting first team came out victorious on 42 occasions. The first-ever IPL match at Eden Gardens was held on 20th April, 2008 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Deccan Chargers Hyderabad. In that match, Kolkata Knight Riders clinched a 5-wicket victory after chasing down 111.
| City | Kolkata | ||
| Country | India | ||
| First Match | 20/04/2008 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 04/05/2025 | ||
| Matches Played | 99 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 42 (42.42%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 56 (56.57%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 51 (51.52%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 47 (47.47%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 1 (1.01%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 112* | R M Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | 25/05/2022 v Lucknow Super Giants |
| Best Bowling | 5/19 | S P Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) | 15/04/2012 v Punjab Kings |
| Highest Team Innings | 262/2 (Punjab Kings) | 26/04/2024 v Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 49 (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | 23/04/2017 v Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 262/2 (Punjab Kings) | 26/04/2024 v Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 28.07 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.54 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 165.16 | ||
Key Players from both teams
KKR- X Factors
Kolkata Knight Riders have skipper Ajinkya Rahane as a top-order batter to keep the scoreboard moving. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has given a fierce start to the team in recent matches, which have resulted in KKR winning the match. In the middle order, the most impactful contribution came from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh, who have sparked quick innings this season on multiple occasions. Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy is leading the charts for most wickets among other KKR bowlers. Fast bowler Vaibhav Arora is coming after a last-over thriller against Rajasthan Royals, after which KKR won the match by 1 run. Also, Harshit Rana’s spells with wickets have turned into a victory for KKR.
CSK- X Factors
In the losing streak of Chennai Super Kings, the batter with fearless consistency is Ravindra Jadeja, who has hit two half-centuries this season. In his recent knock, he was not out for 77 off 45 balls during a thrilling chase against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Apart from him, Ayush Mhatre, who has opened the innings for CSK, went on to score 94 off 48 balls in the last match. In the middle order, Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni have the potential to play quick innings with the last few overs remaining in hand. Among all bowlers, Noor Ahmad and Khaleel Ahmed are top wicket takers along with Matheesha Pathirana, who grabbed three wickets in his last match.
