In IPL 2025 match 25, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a challenging performance against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Chennai Super Kings Innings

CSK had a forgettable day with the bat at Chepauk. Having decided to bat first, their innings never took any sort of momentum, and they were limited to 103/9 in 20 overs. The only partnership of any merit was between Vijay Shankar and Rahul Tripathi, who compiled 43 runs for the third wicket. Shivam Dube was the highest scorer, finishing not out on 20 from 16 deliveries. But a collapse in the middle order left them from 59/2 to 75/8, with spinners of Kolkata gaining control. Sunil Narine stood out with the ball with a tight 2 for 9, supported by Varun Chakravarthy (2/22) and Moeen Ali (2/24). The score of 103 proved to be CSK's lowest-ever home score in IPL history.

That’s CSK’s worst loss ever by balls remaining. One to forget 📉 pic.twitter.com/7ccLoVLJbl

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) April 11, 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings

KKR made the pursuit look easy. Openers Sunil Narine and Ajinkya Rahane gave a fast start, with Narine making a swift 31. Rahane added 16, and Rinku Singh ended the match in style, hitting a six to win the game. KKR reached 107/2 in 10.1 overs, winning the match by a comprehensive 8-wicket margin. Their overall endeavor, particularly their bowling attack, arranged a simple chase, thus making this one of their most clinical performances so far this season.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐤 💪 pic.twitter.com/XJqCZy3F8J

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 11, 2025

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Post-Match Reactions

• MS Dhoni (Captain CSK): "We've had a couple of hard nights. We need to return to basics and work on developing partnerships. Losing too many wickets in the early stages made it hard. There are positives — we've played good games, and our openers are quality batsmen. We just need to play to our strengths and not get desperate."
• Sunil Narine (Player of the Match): "It was near-perfect game. I work on my strengths and adjust according to conditions, particularly in powerplay. My job is to provide the team with a rapid start — it works sometimes, sometimes not, but that is the strategy.

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• Moeen Ali (KKR): "Bowling against two left-handers was a bonus. The pitch was sticky, so I tried to concentrate on spin and control. Sunil's been marvelous, and I just try and bowl tight to help the other spinners. It was a fantastic team effort."
• Ajinkya Rahane (KKR Captain): "We had our plans you know. I've played here for more than 2 years, Moeen knows the conditions and DJ (Bravo) knows it too. Frankly, I thought the wicket would play better but it didn't play the way we thought. We had our plans and it worked really well for us tonight. Still a long way to go in the tournament. So, I don't want to share too many things.

Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Scorecard

Chennai Super Kings – 103/9 (20 overs)

Kolkata Knight Riders – 107/2 (10.1 overs)

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.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will clash in the IPL 2025 Match 25 on April 11, 2025, at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match pits CSK, whose skipper is Ruturaj Gaikwad, against Ajinkya Rahane's KKR, while CSK possesses a 30-match history of going 19-11 against KKR. CSK has a star-studded side with MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rachin Ravindra, while KKR responds with Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, and Andre Russell. On at 7:30 PM IST, the match between two multi-time title winners promises an exciting encounter as both teams clash to dominate in the mid-season stage.

MA Chidambaram Stadium Stats and Records 

• Total Matches: 88
• Batting 1st Won: 51
• Batting 2nd Won: 37
• Highest Total: 246/5 by Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals in 2010
• Lowest Total: 70 all out by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings in 2019
• Highest Run-chase: 213/4 in 19.3 overs by Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings in 2024
• Lowest Total Defended: 126/8 by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings in 2008
• Average 1st Innings Score: 164
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 150

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Weather and Pitch Report: 

The predicted weather for Chennai on April 11, 2025, is warm, with a temperature near 30-32°C, and a fair amount of humidity with some chance of early rain clearing before the match; there is a possibility of dew favoring the second innings. The Chepauk pitch, being the typical spin-friendly pitch, slows down as the match advances, benefiting spinners and testing batsmen, though there can be early pace.

Match Preview

CSK hopes to cash in on their dominance at Chepauk, where their spin-oriented attack flourishes, against a KKR team hoping to spoil the party with their all-rounders. With dew soon to make chasing comfortable, strategy may well be decided by the toss, leading to an IPL blockbuster showdown between two powerhouses hungry to dominate.

The IPL 2025 Match 17 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will happen on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 3:30 PM IST in the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In this high-stakes encounter, the five-time winner CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will take on a completely new DC team headed by Axar Patel. Both teams are very much eager to be the champions of the stage. CSK wants to win on the home pitch while expanding their play, and DC are also eager to get back on the positive waves after they have started the game poorly in the case of IPL 2025.

Chepauk stadium stats and Records 

The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) has been a fortress for CSK, winning 52 out of 76 matches played there. The slow and low nature of the pitch has generally helped the bowlers, particularly the spinners, and has made scoring runs difficult in such conditions.

• Total Matches: 87
• Batting 1st Won: 50
• Batting 2nd Won: 37
• Highest Total: 246/5 (CSK vs RR, 2010)
• Lowest Total: 70 all out (RCB vs CSK, 2019)
• Highest Run-chase: 213/4 in 19.3 overs (LSG vs CSK, 2024)
• Lowest Total Defended: 126/8 (RCB vs CSK, 2008)
• Average 1st Innings Score: 164
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 150

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Weather and Pitch Report

Chennai will be hot and humid, with temperatures around 32-34°C in the afternoon and 29-30°C by evening. The moisture content in the air of 70-80% could be troublesome, and in the nighttime, the dew formation would certainly give more help to the team batting second.

The Chepauk pitch of the match will go towards the spin as the game goes on. Anything around the total of 160-170 will be a match-winner in the first inning; anything beyond the set limit would be a tough chase.

CSK vs DC Match Preview 

CSK has the backing of an experienced and more or less home-grown squad, with its great strength being the presence of spinning talents and the terrific batting order. The three top players who are in focus for the batting department are named as MS Dhoni, Shivam Dube, and Ruturaj Gaikwad; the leads in the spin game will be taken by Jadeja and Ashwin.

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The DC team has a wide variety of players, including hard-hitting batters such as KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis, and like Mitchell Starc, who is a world-class pacer and who can utilise the early movement in a powerplay. The DC's problem will be the change of mind to get used to the spinners who challenge them in conditions at the Chepauk pitch.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been the home favorites overwhelmingly, the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk). Spin-friendly pitch and home crowd's passion have both contributed to Chepauk being a CSK fortress. But there were some instances of heavy home losses for the team as well. Let's have a look below their worst home performances.

50 Runs against RCB (2025) – CSK's Worst Home Loss

This is CSK's biggest defeat at Chepauk. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) completely outplayed them, posting a healthy total and then shattering CSK's batting order with a clinical bowling show.

46 Runs against MI (2019) – Mumbai Dominance

Mumbai Indians (MI), the arch-nemesis of CSK, have traditionally fared well against them. In 2019, bowlers of MI, headed by Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah, suffocated CSK's batting order to register a comprehensive 46-run win.

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31 Runs vs Deccan Chargers (2010) – The Gilchrist Show

Under the leadership of Adam Gilchrist, Deccan Chargers stunned CSK in 2010. Chargers posted a fightable score and then used their pace attack excellently to restrict CSK, securing a 31-run loss.

24 Runs vs Pune Warriors (2013) – An Upset Shocker

Pune Warriors, one of the underachieving teams in their whole IPL journey won a surprise game against CSK in 2013. The Warriors defended their total well, with CSK batting under duress failing to reach it.

14 Runs vs RCB (2008) – A Sudden Early Defeat

In their initial season of IPL, CSK experienced their first major home loss at the expense of RCB. Although they battled tooth and nail, CSK failed to eclipse the target and went down by 14 runs.

CSK Home Record at Chepauk

Despite such setbacks CSK have been one of the greatest teams to play at home in IPL history. The capability to harness the slow turning pitches and dominating spin attack has rendered them unbeatable. Having a superb win rate at Chepauk, CSK remain a dominating team, so these losses remain exceptions in an otherwise brilliant home record.

It was a night of drama, domination, and a touch of nostalgia on a night that saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) end their 17-year wait for victory in Chennai as they defeated arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 50 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium during IPL 2025.

Adding to the excitement was a surprise congratulatory tweet from former RCB owner Vijay Mallya, who turned to X (formerly Twitter) to praise the performance of the team. Congratulations to RCB on a comprehensive win against the Southern opposition, CSK, in their Chepauk stronghold after 18 years. A stellar all-around display with bat and ball. Play Bold lads," tweeted Mallya, who is currently based in the UK and under legal proceedings back in India on charges of financial crimes involving ₹9000 crores in defaults on loans.

RCB, who had just beaten Kolkata Knight Riders in the tournament opener, is now sitting pretty at the top of the IPL 2025 standings with two wins in two. Skipper Rajat Patidar led by example with a gritty half-century, laying the platform for a total of 196/7, which proved more than sufficient, courtesy of a sharp bowling performance that sent CSK packing for 146/8.

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Congratulations to RCB for an emphatic victory over Southern rivals CSK in their Chepauk fortress after 18 long years. A great all round performance with bat and ball. Play Bold guys.

— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) March 28, 2025

This game wasn't another victory it was the first time since 2008 that RCB had defeated CSK in Chennai. The magnitude of the moment was not lost on anyone, certainly not Virat Kohli, who is the sole remaining player from that triumphant 2008 team. His broad grin after the game spoke volumes Chepauk, at last, tamed.

With fans pouring into social media and even veteran faces such as Mallya making themselves heard on the net, RCB's initial momentum this season has renewed hope for the elusive IPL title.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) takes on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2025 Match 8 at Chepauk on March 28, The Chepauk Stadium, also known as the MA Chidambaram Stadium, has long been a stronghold for CSK while posing a tough challenge for RCB when it comes to the Indian Premier League (IPL). Due to the electrifying atmosphere CSK encounters with RCB, coupled with the spin-friendly CSK pitch, the matches have mostly favored CSK. This stadium has many memorable matches; here is a glance at their head-to-head records.

Head-to-Head Records at Chepauk

It is recorded that CSK and RCB have crossed paths 9 times only at Chepauk Stadium here; CSK has taken the lead:

•   Matches Played: 9
•  CSK Wins: 8
•  RCB Wins: 1

RCB has only won once at this venue, and that was in IPL 2008. After that, CSK, for the most part, has had an iron grip over RCB in terms of rivalry. The geographical location, together with RCB's inability to face CSK’s spin attack and tactical gameplay, makes it challenging for RCB to gain the upper hand on CSK for this surface.

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Classic CSK vs. RCB Matches at Chepauk

IPL 2024 Opener (March 22, 2024)

• RCB: 173/6 (20 overs)
• CSK: 176/4 (18.4 overs)
• Result: CSK won by 6 wickets.

CSK, undefeated in IPL 2019, claimed another scalp, putting RCB to the sword with the bat and ball. RCB batted well and got 173 runs, led by Anuj Rawat (48) and Dinesh Karthik (38), but CSK chased the score with great ease. Rachin Ravindra (37 off 15) set the platform, which was built on by Shivam Dube (28) and Ravidra Jadeja (25).

RCB vs CSK – IPL 2019: March 23, 2019

• RCB: 70 all out (17.1 overs)
• CSK: 71/3 (13 overs)
• Result: CSK won by 7 wickets.

This game will have to go down as one of CSK’s best performances, registering the lowest IPL total at Chepauk (70) along with Harbhajan Singh (3/20) and Imran Tahir (2/9) filling their boots against the undisciplined RCB batting order.

RCB vs CSK – IPL 2008: April 28, 2008 – RCB’s Only Win

• RCB: 178/5 (20 overs)
• CSK: 165 all out (19.4 overs)
• Result: RCB won by 13 runs.

RCB scored an astonishing inaugural IPL season win at Chepauk, getting MS Dhoni’s valiant 65 as an added bonus. Ross Taylor (53) and key contributions from the middle order helped them post 178.

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IPL 2013: RCB vs CSK – April 11, 2013 – CSK’s Lowest Total vs RCB at Chepauk

• CSK: 82/6 (8 overs)
• RCB: 106/2 (8 overs)
• Result: RCB won by 24 runs. 

In this rare failure for CSK at Chepauk, Zaheer Khan and RP Singh were able to exploit the conditions and bowl CSK out for just 82 runs. Despite such an emphatic victory, RCB has generally struggled at Chepauk.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) last beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk on May 21, 2008. Cricket and the world have changed so much since then. Let us look back and see how things were different back then

Cricket in 2008

• Virat Kohli had not played for India yet.
• Anil Kumble was the captain of India.
• Sachin Tendulkar had 81 international hundreds.
• MS Dhoni had captained India in only 32 international matches.
• Roger Federer was the Wimbledon champion, and neither Nadal nor Djokovic had yet won the title.
• India had not yet won an individual Olympic gold medal.

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The World in 2008

• WhatsApp and Bitcoin did not exist.
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is a Rajasthan Royals cricketer now, was not born.
• Sensex was at 17,243 today it is more than 77,000.
• India was operating 2G networks for mobile communication.
• Gold was at ₹12,500 per 10 grams today it is more than ₹90,000.
• Anushka Sharma had not yet made her Bollywood debut.
• Pervez Musharraf was the President of Pakistan.
• Barack Obama had not yet become the US President.
• Cristiano Ronaldo was still playing for Manchester United.
• Dommaraju Gukesh, India's current World Chess Champion, was not yet two years old.
• Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah had not yet been broadcast.

Then vs. Now

The IPL was in its inaugural season and nobody knew how much bigger it would go. CSK has terrorized RCB at Chepauk through the years, and it has been one of their most difficult venues. As every new season of the IPL comes around, fans of RCB pray that one day their team will shatter the winning drought.

The long-awaited game between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 8 of IPL 2025 will be taking place on March 28 at the famous M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai. Both of these teams have some of the best players in the league, which is why this fight certainly sounds promising. 

Match Details-

• Fixture: Chennai Super Kings vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• Date: March 28, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST 
• Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Among the participating teams, CSK has been undefeated here with a commanding lead to their advantage. The stadium has always been the home of the yellow brigade and the crowd has been very supportive on this ground and hence the venue has been the forte of CSK with visiting teams.

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Stats and Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium

Chennai At a time when 200 has been surpassed in 6 team innings out of 12 in IPL 2025, the Chennai track has turned out to be quite favorable for the preparation of a fresh pitch. The wicket is expected to turn but it will still favor CSK who have the best spinning attack.

• Matches Played: 86
• Matches Won Batting First: 47
• Matches Won Batting Second: 37
• Matches With No Result: 00
• Matches Tied: 02
• Average First Innings Score: 164
• Highest Team Total : 246
• Highest Total Successfully Chased : 211

CSK vs RCB: Head-to-Head Record

• Head-to-head - 33.
• CSK won - 21 ,
• RCB won - 11
• The remaining game ended in a no-result.

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Pitch and weather conditions

• The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is famous for its spin-friendly track, which has been slow and low-scoring in recent years.
  
• Spin will play its part and both teams would be keen to employ their personnel.
• As per weather updates, the match is set to played under clear skies with temperatures expected to hover between 26°C to 27°C.
• This could influence team strategies as both sides may look to restrict the other to a lower score before chasing.
  

CSK vs RCB Match Preview (IPL 2025)

CSK, the defending champions with 5 titles, will host RCB at Chepauk, where they’ve historically dominated. Ruturaj Gaikwad's CSK, with some changes in tactics, will throw Ashwin and Jadeja in the mix to halt the offensive of RCB.

RCB, under the new captain, Rajat Patidar will be the first to arrive in an indoor stadium, enjoying gale-force winds. There will be challenges from the strength of CSK unless they can counter the trio of Hazlewood, Dayal, and Bhuvi demonstrating Ravindra Jadeja. The latter will play a crucial role in fighting against RCB spin domination, which in the end could turn the balance for CSK.

Mumbai Indians Special Edit for Rohit Sharma: Cool Entry in Chepauk for Practice Match

Mumbai Indians have been famous for complimenting their players, and Rohit Sharma is no different. The franchise recently posted a special edit of Rohit's cool entry into Chepauk Stadium to play a practice match. Fans were delighted to spot their favorite 'Hitman' walking coolly into the stadium, getting the IPL season vibes with it.

CHEPAUK × HITMAN 🔥 @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/CgzN6D2QsJ

— Rohit Sharma Trends (@TrendsRohit) March 23, 2025

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A Royal Welcome at Chepauk
Mumbai Indians' star player Rohit Sharma had a spectacular entry at Chennai's iconic Chepauk Stadium. In the blue jersey of the team, he walked in with his usual cool and calm demeanor. The video captured his entry in a film-like style, slow motion and a thunderous background score.