IPL 2025: Predicting CSK’s playing XI for their clash against KKR

The ‘down and out’ Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 25th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL). 

The game will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, April 11, at 7:30 PM (IST).

CSK are currently struggling in the ninth spot on the tournament’s points table, with four defeats and only one defeat in their five games so far. They are coming off an 18-run defeat against PBKS in the last game. The five-time champions will aim to win this game and keep their hopes alive in the tournament.

With that said, here we’ll have a look at the predicted playing XI of CSK for their next home game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). 

Openers – Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway

The opening pair of CSK might look the same as the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway will be there to start things for their side. Rachin-Conway duo stitched a good opening partnership of 61 runs in just 6.3 overs. Rachin Ravindra scored 36 runs off 23 balls, with six fours. 

Devon Conway scored 69 runs off 49 balls, with six fours and two sixes, and played a crucial role in the Chennai Super Kings’ run chase against PBKS. However, his efforts went in vain as CSK lost the game by a narrow 18-run margin. 

Middle-Order – Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni, and Vijay Shankar

CSK’s middle-order is expected to start with the star number three batter and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. He failed to live up to the expectations in the last game. He will be followed by star all-rounder Shivam Dube at number four, who scored 42 runs off 27 balls, with three fours and two sixes in the previous game against PBKS. 

Former skipper and wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni could be there to bat at number five; he played a quick knock of 27 runs off just 12 balls, with one four and three sixes. Vijay Shankar will also be there to bat at number six to add some crucial runs in the lower middle order.

All-Rounders – Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin

The veteran duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin could be there as the perfect choices to be picked as all-rounders in the playing XI for their next clash against KKR. Jadeja bowled a brilliant and economical spell in the previous game against PBKS, conceding only 18 runs in his three-over stint. 

Ravichandran Ashwin, on the other hand, took two wickets in his last four overs against the Punjab Kings. He could also be a crucial asset with the bat for his side while lower down the order in the upcoming game against KKR.

Also Read: IPL 2025: Predicting KKR’s playing XI for their clash against CSK

Bowlers – Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, and Khaleel Ahmed

The tournament’s leading wicket-taker Noor Ahmed will be there as the specialist spinner in the CSK playing XI against KKR. He might play an important role on the spin-friendly track of the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. He scalped 1 wicket in the last game in his three-over stint. 

Noor might be accompanied by the pacers Mukesh Choudhary and Khaleel Ahmed. Choudhary took one wicket for 21 runs in two overs, while Khaleel Ahmed took two.So, both of them will also be picked in the playing XI for the must-win game against KKR.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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