The Head-to-Head record between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL, and another covering some of their rivalry's major matches. These have been customized for their IPL 2025 Match 25 face-off on April 11, 2025.

Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches: 30
• CSK Won: 19
• KKR Won: 11
• No Result: 1

Out of their last five games, CSK won 3, including a 7-wicket win on April 8, 2024, at Chepauk, while KKR's previous win was on May 14, 2023, by 6 wickets. This historical advantage benefits CSK as they play at home against KKR, but KKR's recent form can turn it into a close contest.

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Notable Matches in CSK vs. KKR History:

The CSK-KKR encounter has produced some of the most memorable IPL matches, with high-scoring thrillers, close finishes, and individual performances. Some of their landmark encounters are given below, which reflect their competitive past leading up to their IPL 2025 Match 25 on April 11, 2025.

April 26, 2008 - Chennai (CSK’s Dominant Debut Clash):

• CSK Score: 152/1 in 17 overs
• KKR Score: 147/9 in 20 overs
• Result: CSK won by 9 wickets

Jacob Oram's 3/32 in their maiden IPL match at Chepauk kept KKR to 147, with David Hussey's 52 of 43 being the highest score. CSK cruised to a thumping win with 18 balls remaining, thanks to Matthew Hayden's 70 not out off 49 and Suresh Raina's 53* off 37.

October 29, 2021 - Dubai (IPL Final Showdown):

• CSK Score: 192/3 in 20 overs
• KKR Score: 165/9 in 20 overs
• Result: CSK won by 27 runs

Faf du Plessis' 86 off 59 and Ruturaj Gaikwad's 32 took CSK to 192 in the IPL 2021 final. Venkatesh Iyer's 50 off 32 took KKR's chase off to a good start, but Shardul Thakur's 3/38 led to a collapse from 91/0 to 165, giving CSK their fourth title in a clinical performance.

May 14, 2023 - Chennai (KKR’s Rare Chepauk Win):

• CSK Score: 144/6 in 20 overs
• KKR Score: 147/4 in 18.3 overs
• Result: KKR won by 6 wickets
• Deepak Chahar's 3/27 restricted CSK to 144, the highlight being Shivam Dube's 48* off 34. KKR's chase tottered at 33/3, but Nitish Rana's 57* off 44 and Rinku Singh's 54 off 43 stitched a 99-run partnership, securing KKR a rare win at Chepauk over a dazed CSK.

April 23, 2023 - Kolkata (CSK's Record-Breaking Assault):

• CSK Score: 235/4 in 20 overs
• KKR Score: 186/8 in 20 overs
• Result: CSK won by 49 runs
• Ajinkya Rahane's 71* off 29 and Shivam Dube's 50 off 21 powered CSK's record 235 at Eden Gardens, their highest vs. KKR. Despite Jason Roy's 61 off 26, KKR was defeated by Moeen Ali (2/20) and Maheesh Theekshana (2/32) and lost by 49 runs in a one-sided thrashing.

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April 8, 2024 - Chennai (CSK’s Spin Mastery):

• CSK Score: 141/3 in 17.4 overs
• KKR Score: 137/9 in 20 overs
• Result: CSK won by 7 wickets

Ravindra Jadeja's 3/18 and Tushar Deshpande's 3/33 dismissed KKR for 137, Shreyas Iyer's 34 off 32 the best effort. Ruturaj Gaikwad's 67 off 58 not out led CSK's chase to end KKR's unbeaten 2024 run with 14 balls remaining, solidifying Chepauk's fortress reputation.

These encounters capture the ebb and flow of the CSK-KKR rivalry, with CSK's consistency proving to be often decisive, but KKR springing the odd surprise. Their April 11, 2025, match at Chepauk will be another chapter in this venerable contest.