
The 25th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 promises to be a tight contest between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Both teams come into this match with a point to prove, having endured some tough results in their previous outings.
CSK suffered a defeat against Punjab Kings by 18 runs. Despite a solid effort with the bat, CSK fell short in their chase of 220. Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway provided decently good starts, while MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube contributed with some vital runs, but the target proved just out of reach. PBKS collectively bowled well and made critical breakthroughs. Eventually, CSK’s efforts came up short, highlighting the need for a more balanced performance.
KKR also suffered a narrow defeat in their last encounter, losing by just 4 runs to Lucknow Super Giants. Lucknow posted an imposing 238/3, with Aiden Markram’s 47 off 28 balls leading the charge with Mitchell Marsh scoring 81 runs off 48 balls. KKR fought valiantly in their chase, reaching 234/7, thanks to a fantastic knock by Ajinkya Rahane (61) and contributions from Venkatesh Iyer (45) and Rinku Singh (38*). However, tight bowling at crucial moments from Lucknow’s attack ensured that KKR fell agonizingly short.
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IPL stats and records at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
The pitch at Chepauk is typically challenging for batters, with pacers likely to get some movement during the powerplay and spinners expected to dominate the middle overs. The average first-innings score of 165 highlights the difficulty in scoring runs at this venue.
Matches Played |
88 |
Matches Won Batting First |
49 |
Matches Won Batting Second | 37 |
Matches With No Result | 02 |
Matches Tied | 00 |
Average First Innings Score | 165 |
Highest Team Total | 246 |
Highest Total Successfully Chased | 211 |
Key Player Battles in CSK vs KKR, Match 25 of IPL 2025:
Rachin Ravindra vs Spencer Johnson
Rachin Ravindra, the left-handed batter, has had a decent start to the tournament and will face Australia’s left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson at the beginning of the innings. Johnson, known for his ability to swing the ball both ways with raw pace, will pose a significant challenge for the young batter.
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Ajinkya Rahane vs Khaleel Ahmed

The newly appointed KKR captain, Ajinkya Rahane, is in excellent form this tournament, leading the team’s batting lineup single-handedly. Rahane will face Khaleel Ahmed during the powerplay, who has taken the second-most wickets in the powerplay in IPL 2025. This battle between the two is sure to ignite the excitement of the viewers.
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