IPL 2025, KKR vs CSK LIVE Score: Chennai Openers Fall for Ducks as Ashwin Joins Urvil Patel in the Lineup

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the toss and chose to bat first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a crucial IPL 2025 match at Eden Gardens on Wednesday evening.

KKR is looking to boost their position in the points table, with a victory in this game taking them to 13 points, which would level them with Delhi Capitals. A big win could even push them to 5th place. On the other hand, CSK will be aiming to salvage pride in their final games of the season, as they prepare for the next campaign.

In a change to their squad, CSK has included Urvil Patel to replace the injured Vansh Bedi, who was sidelined due to injury. Ayush Mhatre, a promising young talent, is also expected to feature, with CSK giving more opportunities to emerging players in these concluding matches.

CSK will be led by MS Dhoni in the absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad, although Dhoni missed the practice session ahead of the match. Despite this, he is expected to be on the field for this important clash against KKR.