KKR vs CSK Toss Update, Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – IPL 2025, Match 57

KKR vs CSK, IPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 57 Of IPL 2025 [Source: AP Photos]

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 57th match of IPL 2025. This match will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 7th May, 2025 at 7:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

KKR vs CSK Toss Update

KKR have won the toss and they field first

KKR Team Changes: Manish Pandey replaces Venkatesh Iyer
CSK Team Changes: Shaik Rasheed and Sam Curran out of the team. Devon Conway and Urvil Patel in the side.

Hot Picks For KKR vs CSK Dream11 Team Today

Kolkata Knight Riders

Ajinkya Rahane

• IPL 2025 Form: 327 Runs in 10 Matches
• The KKR captain has been the best batter for the team in this IPL. Ajinkya Rahane has been scoring runs consistently and at a good strike rate making him one of the key choices for the fantasy contests of the game.

Varun Chakaravarthy

• IPL 2025 Form: 15 Wickets in 11 Matches
• The mystery spinner has been the best bowler for the Knights in IPL 2025. Varun Chakravarthy's wicket-taking form in the tournament makes him an important pick for the fantasy contests of the game.

Sunil Narine

• IPL 2025 Form: 189 Runs and 10 Wickets in 10 Matches
• The West Indian all-rounder has contributed with both the bat and the ball in the tournament. Sunil Narine's ability to pick up points in both the innings of the game makes him a key choice.

Chennai Super Kings

Ravindra Jadeja

• IPL 2025 Form: 260 Runs and 7 Wickets in 11 Matches
• The veteran Indian all-rounder has been one of the positives for the Chennai Super Kings in a miserable season. Ravindra Jadeja has contributed with both the bat and the ball for the team and would be one of the important picks.

Noor Ahmad

• IPL 2025 Form: 16 Wickets in 11 Matches
• The Afghan left-arm wrist spinner has been the best bowler for the Chennai Super Kings in the tournament. Noor Ahmad's ability to pick up crucial wickets in the middle phase of the innings makes him a crucial pick for the game.  

MS Dhoni

• IPL 2025 Form: 163 Runs in 11 Matches
• The veteran Indian wicket-keeper batter played some good knocks at the start of the tournament. However, MS Dhoni has failed to retain his form in the recent games. But given the way the batting of CSK has performed in the tournament, he will be a crucial choice for the fantasy contests of the game. 

KKR vs CSK Match 57 Weather And Pitch Today

Weather: Expect warm conditions with temperatures around 32°C. According to weather forecasts, there is 40% chance of rain.

Pitch: Eden Gardens has been a high-scoring venue in IPL 2025. The average first innings score has been around 191 runs. The pitch offers true bounce and even pace, making it favourable for batsmen. However, spinners might find some assistance as the game progresses.

Eden Gardens, Kolkata - Record Of Chasing Team

The Eden Gardens has been a host to the six matches in the IPL 2025. Out of these six games, four have been one by the team batting second. So, the fact that 66% of the matches have been won by the chasing team will encourage the captain winning the toss to field first in the game.

KKR vs CSK Match 57 Captain And Vice-captain Picks

KKR vs CSK Match 57 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: MS Dhoni
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell
Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed

Captain: Varun Chakaravarthy
Vice-captain: Ravindra Jadeja

KKR vs CSK Match 57 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: MS Dhoni
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Ayush Mhatre
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Sunil Narine
Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain: Sunil Narine
Vice-captain: MS Dhoni

KKR vs CSK Match 57 Expert Advice

The Eden Gardens pitch has favoured batters this season. For fantasy teams, prioritize top-order batters from both sides who can capitalize on the powerplay restrictions.

Spinners from both teams, particularly Varun Chakaravarthy and Noor Ahmad, could be match-winners as the pitch tends to offer some assistance to them as the game progresses. KKR has historically performed well at Eden Gardens but has struggled at home this season with just 2 wins in six matches.

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