Picture Credit: BCCI/IPL

Picture Credit: BCCI/IPL

The match number 57 of IPL 2025 will be played between the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The match will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 7. Although, it will be a dead-rubber game for CSK as they are already out of the tournament, it is going to be a crucial encounter for KKR to keep their playoff hopes alive.

KKR are coming after registering a thrilling one-run victory over Rajasthan Royal in their last match. Meanwhile, CSK also fell short of just two runs while chasing a target of 214 runs in their last game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. It is expected to be another thrilling encounter between both the teams at Eden Gardens. In the following listicle we will have at the top captaincy and vice-captaincy picks in your fantasy team for the upcoming KKR vs CSK IPL 2025 clash.

Here are the Dream11 top captaincy and vice-captaincy Picks for KKR vs CSK Match 57 of IPL 2025

1. Ayush Mhatre

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17-year-old Ayush Mhatre went on to become a serious talent in his debut season for CSK this year. He scored a fighting 94 runs in the last game against RCB and has been a top performer for CSK who’s batting order has been struggling this year. In just four matches Mhatre played this season, the right-handed batsman has scored 163 runs at an average of 40.75 and a strike rate of 185.22. Looking at this current form, Ayush Mhatre could be a great choice for captaincy in your fantasy team for the upcoming match.

2. Angkrish Raghuvanshi

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Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been a silent performer for KKR this year and has contributed quick 3-s and 40s throughout the season. He has amassed 285 runs from 10 matches in IPL 2025 at an average of 40.71 and a strike rate of 146.15. Raghuvanshi can turn out to be a great option for vice-captaincy in your fantasy team for the upcoming match.

3. Varun Chakravarthy

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Varun Chakravarthy is currently the leading wicket taker for KKR in the ongoing IPL season and has been a constant wicket taker this year. The leg spinner has taken 15 wickets from 11 matches this season at an average of 20.73 and an economy rate of 7.23. Looking at his ability to take wickets and economy rate, Varun can be a good choice for vice-captaincy in your fantasy team for the upcoming match.

KKR vs CSK, IPL 2025 Match 57: Players to avoid

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Moeen Ali: Moeen Ali didn’t have an impressive outing for KKR in IPL 2025 so far. He aalso ended up conceding 43 runs in just three overs of his spell.

Deepak Hooda: Deepak Hooda had a forgettable season with the bat in IPL 2025 where he could only amass 31 runs in six matches at an underwhelming average of 6.20.

KKR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction (Grand League team)

Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters: Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ayush Mhatre (vice-captain), Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Dewald Brevis

All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran

Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Varun Chakrvarthy.

KKR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction (Head to Head)

Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters: Angkrish Raghuvanshi (captain), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis

All-Rounders: Sam Curran, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine

Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Varun Chakravarthy (vice-captain), Vaibhav Arora

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