Chennai Super Kings host Kolkata Knight Riders in the 22nd match of IPL 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on April 14, 2026. This is one of IPL’s most iconic rivalries, with both franchises among the tournament’s most successful.
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MA Chidambaram Stadium
14 April 2026 07:30 PM
CSK finally got off the mark with their first win of IPL 2026 after three straight losses. Sanju Samson smashed a massive 115 off 56 balls against Delhi Capitals to power the five-time champions to victory. Meanwhile, KKR have had an inconsistent start, winning two and losing two from their four matches.
Adding extra intrigue, Matheesha Pathirana makes his KKR debut against his former team CSK after being granted an NOC by Sri Lanka Cricket. With Sunil Narine’s economy of 5.97 at Chepauk and Ayush Mhatre’s strike rate of 180+, this Tuesday night clash at the spin-friendly Chepauk promises drama.
CSK vs KKR 22nd Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 22nd Match |
| Date | 14 April 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Night) |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 (Season 19) |
| Head-to-Head | One of IPL’s longest rivalries since 2008 |
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Weather Report for CSK vs KKR, IPL 2026 Match 22
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28-34°C during match hours |
| Sky | Clear to partly cloudy; hot Chennai evening |
| Rain Chance | Less than 10% chance of rain; no major threat |
| Humidity | High; Chennai is naturally humid, heavy dew in second innings |
| Overall | Hot and humid; dew will significantly impact second innings bowling |
Pitch Report for MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai |
| Pitch Type | Traditionally spin-friendly; rewards disciplined bowling |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 160-175 in IPL T20s at this venue |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace gets early movement; spinners dominate middle and death overs |
| Toss Factor | Heavy dew makes chasing easier; bowling first strongly preferred |
| Boundary Size | Standard dimensions; not as short as Wankhede or Eden |
Injury Updates for CSK vs KKR, IPL 2026
Chennai Super Kings: No injury concerns after their morale-boosting first win vs DC. Sanju Samson (115* off 56), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube (293 runs at avg 41.85), Ayush Mhatre (240 runs at SR 188.97), and Anshul Kamboj are all fit. Dewald Brevis (225 runs at avg 37.5, SR 180) is also available after returning from injury.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Matheesha Pathirana has been granted an NOC by Sri Lanka Cricket to join KKR and will make his debut against his former team CSK. All other key players including Ajinkya Rahane, Finn Allen, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, and Cameron Green (specialist batter, cannot bowl due to back injury) are fit.
CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 32 |
| CSK Wins | 20 |
| KKR Wins | 11 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Highest Score (CSK) | 235 (in 2023) |
| Highest Score (KKR) | 202 |
| Lowest Score (CSK) | 103 |
| Lowest Score (KKR) | 107 |
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Key Players to Watch in CSK vs KKR, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Why to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | CSK | Batter / WK | Scored a massive 115 (56)* in his last outing. |
| Matheesha Pathirana | KKR | Bowler | The ‘Baby Malinga’ making his KKR debut against his old team. |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | All-rounder | Economy rate of 5.97 at Chepauk; a massive spin threat. |
| Ayush Mhatre | CSK | Batter | 18-year-old sensation with a strike rate of 180+. |
| Anshul Kamboj | CSK | Bowler | CSK’s leading wicket-taker this season with 8 wickets. |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | KKR | Batter | KKR’s top run-scorer with 155 runs in 4 games. |
