The 22nd match of IPL 2026 sees Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday, April 14.
CSK had a rough start to their campaign, losing three consecutive matches. However, they bounced back with a confidence-boosting 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals in their last outing, which could provide a much-needed lift for the Men in Yellow.
Kolkata Knight Riders are still in search of their maiden win this season. Currently languishing at the bottom of the points table with three defeats from four games, they face an uphill battle. One of their matches was called off due to rain. In their last match against Lucknow Super Giants, Mukul Chowdhury turned the tide and snatched a dramatic victory for his side.
Fixture: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 22
Date: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Toss Time: 07:00 PM IST
Ground: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Matches - 32
CSK - 20
KKR - 11
NR - 1
In recent seasons, the MA Chidambaram Stadium has evolved into a batter-friendly venue. Spinners no longer enjoy the dominance they once did, but fast bowlers with a good attacking line, like Jamie Overton in the previous match, can still extract some assistance from the pitch.
Probable Best Batter: Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson took some time to settle down with his new side but came alive in his most recent outing against Delhi Capitals. The Kerala wicketkeeper-batter blasted an unbeaten 115 off 55 balls, with 15 fours and 4 sixes. He will look to pick up where he left off on Saturday.
Probable Best Bowler: Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine delivered a stellar performance against Lucknow Super Giants, conceding just 13 runs in his four-over spell and claiming one wicket. With an economy rate of 7.45 this season, he has taken two wickets in three matches. His vast experience and skill make him a bowler to keep an eye on.
It's set to be a thrilling encounter between CSK and KKR in match 22 of IPL 2026. CSK, with their recent momentum, will look to carry forward their winning form, while KKR will be desperate for their first win. Expect a closely contested match, but CSK's current form give them the edge.
Chennai Super Kings
Sanju Samson (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Ayush Mhatre, Jamie Overton, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Noor Ahmad, Gurjapneet Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed.
Impact Player: Sarfaraz Khan
Kolkata Knight Riders
Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Ajinkya Rahane (C), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Navdeep Saini, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi
Impact Player: Vaibhav Arora
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