Final result
Chennai Super Kings won by 2 wickets
Player of the match: Noor Ahmad
Result · Indian Premier League
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · KKR 11–20 CSKVenue par · 186Chase success · 53%POTM · Noor Ahmad
Match preview & overview
Chennai Super Kings edge KKR by 2 wickets in Eden Gardens thriller
Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 2 wickets at Eden Gardens on 7 May 2025, chasing a target of 180 in what became a nervy finish. KKR posted 179/6 after winning the toss and choosing to bat, a total built on a blistering powerplay of 67/1. CSK's reply started disastrously: 5 wickets fell inside the first six overs with the score at 62. From there, their middle order steadied things considerably, scoring 78 runs for just 1 wicket through overs 7 to 15. The tail contributed enough at the death, and CSK crossed the line at 183/8. Noor Ahmad, who bowled for CSK, took the player of the match award.
The margin of 2 wickets tells you how close KKR came to defending. Had their bowlers taken one more wicket in the death overs, the result would have been different. CSK's recovery from 62/5 was the story of the game.
Pitch report & venue insights
Eden Gardens, Kolkata — 171-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
171
T20 matches hosted
186
Avg 1st-innings score
170
Avg 2nd-innings score
53%
Chase success rate
44
Avg powerplay runs
60%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Chennai Super Kings lead the series 20–11 from 31 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2025
Series standing
Kolkata Knight Riders
Chennai Super Kings31
Total meetings
0
No results
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2024CSK won by 7 wickets
2023KKR won by 6 wickets
2023CSK won by 49 runs
2022KKR won by 6 wickets
2021CSK won by 27 runs
2021CSK won by 2 wickets
2021CSK won by 18 runs
2020CSK won by 6 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
CSK's middle overs rescued a chaotic chase
After losing 5 wickets inside the powerplay for 62 runs, Chennai Super Kings hauled themselves back through the middle phase, scoring 78 runs for just 1 wicket across overs 7 to 15. That recovery proved the difference in a two-wicket win chasing 180.
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KKR's powerplay was exceptional, the rest less so
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Noor Ahmad was the pivotal performer
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Eden Gardens backed the chasing side again
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CSK's toss-to-win sequence at this venue
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Middle-overs batter markets may carry more value than outright result lines in matches at Eden Gardens, given the ground's history of collapses and recoveries in that phase.
- Top wicket-taker markets could be worth examining when spinners are in the attack at this venue, particularly in evening fixtures where conditions can shift after the powerplay.
- Player of the match markets tend to favour bowlers who perform in the powerplay or at death; Noor Ahmad's award here is a reminder that middle-phase bowling contributions can be undervalued.
- Chase-friendly venues like Eden Gardens historically compress the gap between outright market prices, so value in result markets may be limited in fixtures here.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings
Who won the KKR vs CSK IPL match on 7 May 2025?
Chennai Super Kings won the match by 2 wickets, chasing down Kolkata Knight Riders' total of 179/6 to finish on 183/8. The result came at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Who was player of the match in KKR vs CSK on 7 May 2025?
Noor Ahmad was named player of the match for his bowling contribution for Chennai Super Kings. His spell helped restrict KKR and was central to CSK's two-wicket victory.
What is the head-to-head record between KKR and CSK?
Chennai Super Kings lead the all-time head-to-head record 20 wins to 11 from 31 IPL meetings. This victory extended their lead in the rivalry.
Where can I watch KKR vs CSK matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Most fixtures in India begin in the early evening local time, which typically means a late afternoon or early evening start for UK viewers.
What happened in the CSK chase against KKR at Eden Gardens?
Chennai Super Kings lost 5 wickets inside the powerplay, managing 62 runs before the top order was dismantled. Their middle-order then produced 78 runs for 1 wicket across the next phase to rebuild, and CSK eventually crossed the line at 183/8 with 2 wickets to spare.
What was KKR's score against CSK at Eden Gardens in May 2025?
Kolkata Knight Riders posted 179/6 batting first after winning the toss. Their powerplay score of 67/1 was well above the Eden Gardens venue average of 44 powerplay runs, though the total fell slightly short of the ground's average first-innings score of 186.
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