KOL vs CHE, Match Winner Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders are set to clash with Chennai Super Kings in the 57th match of Indian Premier League. This match will take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 7th May at 7:30 PM IST.
Kolkata Knight Riders
The previous season winner, Kolkata Knight Riders seems a bit sluggish this season. Theri inconsistency and lack of continuity in performance put them in 6th place on the points table. The team has played a total of 11 matches so far, and won a total of 5 matches. Their last match was against Rajasthan Royals, where they decided to bat first and set an unbreakable target of 206. In that match, Andre Russell scored an impressive 57 off 25 balls, whereas Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored 44 off 31 balls. In the bowling department, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana and Moeen Ali each took two wickets, while Vaibhav Arora took one wicket.
Chennai Super Kings
The five time trophy holder Chennai Super Kings did not perform this season, and have been eliminated due to their poor performances. The team is currently at the bottom of the points table and have placed a total of 11 matches, in which only two have been secured and rest was lost. Their last match was against RCB, where they decided to bowl first, but failed to chase the target of 213 and lost the game by just 2 runs. In that game, the 17-year-old boy Ayush Mhatre played an impressive inning, where he scored 94 off 48 balls. However, the all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja gave his contribution and scored an impressive 77 off 45 balls. In the bowling department, Matheesha Pathirana took three crucial wickets, while Sam Curran and Noor Ahmad took one wicket each.
Therefore, today’s battle will be crucial for both teams, especially for KOL. As we all know, Chennai Super Kings have been eliminated and there are few matches left in which CHE will be seen playing. Whereas Kolkata Knight Riders have a great chance to improve their standing on the points table, they have to win today’s match so that they can get selected for the top playoff teams. So let’s see which team can win today’s match and which player can led their teams toward the victory.
KOL vs CHE Match Details, IPL 2025
| League | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings, 57th Match |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST, Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Eden Gardens, Pitch And Weather Report
At Eden Gardens, the pitch is suited for batters. The pitch offers a flat surface where the ball nicely comes on the bat, which helps batters to set high scores. Pacers also get good bounce and can emerge wickets, while as the game progresses, the pitch goes slow and support spinners lead the game. At Eden Gardens, a total of 98 IPL matches were played here, in which the chasing teams got more advantages as compared to batting first. Therefore the team that won the toss will prefer to bowl first.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 31-28°C Cloudy |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 72-75% Humidity with 25-75% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Average |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Bowling Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Average 7th Innings Score | 170-190 |
Eden Gardens, Pitch And Weather Report
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| 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) vs Lucknow Super Giants (25/05/2022) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/19 – S P Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) vs Punjab Kings (15/04/2012) |
| Highest Team Innings | 262/2 – Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (26/04/2024) |
| Lowest Team Innings | 49 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders (23/04/2017) |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 262/2 – Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (26/04/2024) |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 28.07 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.54 |
| Average Score Batting First | 165.16 |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Total | 31 |
|---|---|
| Won by Kolkata Knight Riders | 19 |
| Won by Chennai Super Kings | 11 |
| No Result | 01 |
| Tied | 00 |
KOL vs CHE Today’s Probable 11
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings |
|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w) | Shaik Rasheed |
| Sunil Narine | Ayush Mhatre |
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | Sam Curran |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | Ravindra Jadeja |
| Moeen Ali | Dewald Brevis |
| Venkatesh Iyer | Deepak Hooda |
| Rinku Singh | MS Dhoni (w/c) |
| Andre Russell | Noor Ahmad |
| Ramandeep Singh | Khaleel Ahmed |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Anshul Kamboj |
| Vaibhav Arora | Matheesha Pathirana |
Impact Players
- Kolkata Knight Riders: Manish Pandey, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia
- Chennai Super Kings: Shivam Dube, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Jamie Overton
Key Players to Watch Out in KOL vs CHE Match
Top Batters
Sunil Narine
- Sunil Narine has played a total of 14 matches against CHE, where he scored a total of 167 runs with the highest of 44.
- At Eden Gardens, Sunil Narine has played a total of 41 matches so far, in which he has scored a total of 672 runs with the highest of 109.
Venkatesh Iyer
- Venkatesh Iyer has played a total of 6 matches against CHE, where he has scored a total of 116 runs with the highest of 50.
- At Eden Gardens, Venkatesh Iyer has played a total of 17 matches so far, in which he has scored a total of 399 runs with the highest of 60.
Also keep your eyes on – Ajinkya Rahane, Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
Sam Curran
- At Eden Gardens, Sam Curran has played only a single match and scored only four runs.
- Sam Curran has played a total of 6 matches against KOL, in which he scored a total of 119 runs with the highest of 55.
Dewald Brevis
- Dewald Brevis has played only a single match against KOL, where he scored a total of 29 runs.
- At Eden Gardens, Dewald Brevis never played a match, so this will be his first battle at this venue.
Also keep your eyes on – Ravindra Jadeja, Ravindra Jadeja.
KOL vs CHE Batters Stats in IPL
| Player | Total IPL Matches | Total Runs | Highest Score | Average Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | 187 | 1723 Runs | 109 | 166.31 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 62 | 1468 Runs | 104 | 137.32 |
| Sam Curran | 64 | 997 Runs | 88 | 136.38 |
| Dewald Brevis | 13 | 304 Runs | 49 | 135.71 |
Top Bowlers
Varun Chakaravarthy
- Varun Chakaravarthy has played a total of 10 matches against CHE, in which he took a total of 11 wickets.
- At Eden Gardens, Varun Chakaravarthy played a total of 21 matches and took 28 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Vaibhav Arora.
Matheesha Pathirana
- Matheesha Pathirana has played a total of 2 matches against KOL, in which he took one wicket.
- At Eden Gardens, Matheesha Pathirana has played only a single and took a wicket.
Also keep your eyes on – Khaleel Ahmed.
KOL vs CHE Bowlers Stats in IPL
| Player | Total Matches in IPL | Total Wickets in IPL | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 82 | 98 Wickets | 7.51 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 29 | 46 Wickets | 8.58 |
Eden Gardens, Power Play Analysis Last 10 Matches, before IPL
| Innings | Wickets Sequence | Matches with Wickets | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 3w, 1w, 2w, 3w, 1w, 2w, 3w, 2w, 2w, 1w | 10/10 | 100% |
| 2nd Innings | 1w, 2w, 2w, 2w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 2w | 10/10 | 100% |
IPL 2025
| Innings | Wickets (w) | Number of Matches (w) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 1w, 2w, 0w, 0w, 1w | 70% |
| 2nd Innings | 2w, 3w, 1w, 2w1 2w | 100% |
Fantasy Tips
- As per the last ten matches, the chances of wickets are higher in both innings, so probably wickets can fall.
- In this IPL season, the chances of wickets are higher in second innings, so we can drop one of the openers in the second innings.
KOL vs CHE Match Prediction Scenarios
Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bowl First to Win The Match
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bowling | 50-60 | 180-190 | KOL |
| Scenario 2 | Chennai Super Kings | Bowling | 60-70 | 190-200 | KOL |
Also See:
- Khaleel Ahmed vs KKR Stats and Records
- Shivam Dube vs KKR Stats and Records
- Ravindra Jadeja vs KKR Stats and Records
- MS Dhoni vs KKR Stats and Records
- Noor Ahmad vs KKR Stats and Records
- Matheesha Pathirana vs KKR Stats and Records
- Sam Curran vs KKR Stats and Records
- Rinku Singh vs CSK Stats and Records
- Andre Russell vs CSK Stats and Records
- Sunil Narine vs CSK Stats and Records
- Varun Chakravarthy vs CSK Stats and Records
- Ajinkya Rahane vs CSK Stats and Records
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi vs CSK Stats and Records
- Harshit Rana vs CSK Stats and Records
- Vaibhav Arora vs CSK Stats and Records
FAQs
Who will win today’s IPL match between KOL vs CHE?
As per the head-to-head records KOL is ahead and looking at their batting line-up, the team seems strong and can win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of KOL vs CHE?
KOL and CHE have played a total of 31 matches, in which KOL won 19 and CHE won 11.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Sunil Narine, Ayush Mhatre and Khaleel Ahmed.
Who will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, Match?
KOL will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
