By Chirag - May 07, 2025 03:31 PM
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 57th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Wednesday, May 7th, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The match is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST, promising an exciting clash between two formidable sides.
KKR are still in contention for the playoffs and must win their remaining matches to strengthen their position. On the other hand, CSK, although out of the top-four race, have shown recent form that could disrupt KKR’s playoff aspirations.
As fans gear up for another thrilling encounter, here are the top three captain and vice-captain picks for the KKR vs CSK IPL 2025 Match 57.
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Ajinkya Rahane has been a consistent performer for KKR, especially at Eden Gardens. This season, he has scored 235 runs at an average of 47 and a strike rate of 153.59 in home matches. Notably, all three of his half-centuries in IPL 2025 have come at this venue, making him a dependable fantasy pick.
With KKR needing a strong start, Rahane’s ability to anchor the innings while accelerating when required makes him a solid choice for captain or vice-captain in fantasy leagues.
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Ravindra Jadeja is a match-winner with both bat and ball, making him an excellent fantasy pick. The spin-friendly conditions at Eden Gardens will favor his bowling, and his left-arm spin could trouble KKR’s batters, who have struggled against this style, averaging just 17.44 against left-arm spinners this season.
Additionally, Jadeja has been in fine form with the bat, batting at No. 4 and averaging over 58 with two fifties. He is a strong contender for captain or vice-captain in fantasy teams due to his versatility.
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Sunil Narine has been a standout performer for KKR this season and has a stellar record against CSK. In their previous encounter this year, he was the Man of the Match, scoring 44 runs and taking 3 wickets.
Narine’s mystery spin has consistently troubled CSK batters, and his explosive batting at the top adds immense fantasy value. Given CSK's struggles against spin, Narine's dual effect makes him the ideal choice for captain or vice-captain in this game.
With both teams eager to end their league stage on a high, Sunil Narine, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ajinkya Rahane emerge as the best fantasy picks for captain and vice-captain roles. Narine’s all-round dominance, Jadeja’s spin prowess, and Rahane’s consistency at home make them the top contenders for fantasy points in KKR vs CSK IPL 2025 Match 57.
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