CSK vs KKR, IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings have sealed two consecutive wins. On Tuesday, they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs. Bowlers were the stars as they restricted KKR to 160/7 after posting 192/5. Sanju Samson ended as CSK’s top scorer, with 48 after KKR put the 5-time champions to bat first. Ruturaj Gaikwad failed once again, while Ayush Mhatre maximised the powerplay with his 37-cameo as CSK scored 72 runs. KKR wrestled back control in the latter half, as CSK scored just 120 runs from there. Sunil Narine and Kartik Tyagi were the standouts, while Varun Chakaravarthy disappointed once again, as Ajinkya Rahane didn’t complete his quota of overs.
Samson-Mhatre show the way
As Ruturaj Gaikwad extended his poor run of form with 6-ball 7, Sanju Samson and Ayush Mhatre took charge. Mhatre smashed 17-ball 38, while Sanju hit 48 off 32 as Chennai scored 72/2 in the powerplay.
That powerplay won CSK the game as scoring runs became difficult in the middle overs after Dewald Brevis perished for 41 off 29. Sunil Narine (1/21) put the squeeze. In the death overs, CSK could only manage 30/2 with Shivam Dube and Sarfaraz Khan struggling to hit the big shots. But as they ended up with 192/5, it was still a good score.
No end in sight for KKR
Kolkata sent in Sunil Narine with Finn Allen to maximise the powerplay. But neither of them lasted long enough. Allen extended his poor run, falling for 1 in the 2nd over. Narine perished in the 5th over for 24 as KKR only managed 36/2 in the powerplay. Angkrish Raghuvanshi fell after a 50-run stand with Rahane. And then, Noor Ahmed controlled the game with a twin strike in the 11th over, removing Rahane and Cameron Green, who got a golden duck. Rinku Singh also struggled to get going and then on, it became a formality. Rovman Powell (31 off 22) and Ramandeep Singh (35 off 23) tried to salvage but could not pull off a miracle. KKR ended their innings at 160/7.
CSK vs KKR Playing XI
Chennai Super Kings
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (capt), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurjapneet Singh
Kolkata Knight Riders
Ajinkya Rahane (capt), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora
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IPL 2026 Points Table
14/04/2026 23:35
CSK move up to 8th spot with 4 points after 5 matches. KKR remain rock-bottom.
| Team |
P |
W |
L |
NR |
PTS |
NRR |
| RR |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
0.889 |
| PBKS |
4 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
0.720 |
| RCB |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
1.148 |
| SRH |
5 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
0.576 |
| DC |
4 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
0.322 |
| GT |
4 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
-0.029 |
| LSG |
4 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
-0.427 |
| CSK |
5 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
-0.846 |
| MI |
4 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
-0.772 |
| KKR |
5 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
-1.383 |
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Chennai Super Kings win!
14/04/2026 23:30
Chennai Super Kings have won their second consecutive match after losing the first three. At home, they extend their dominance over Kolkata with a 32-run win.
After five matches, Kolkata remain winless. Sanju Samson and Ayush Mhatre set the stage with 72 runs in the powerplay after Ruturaj Gaikwad fell early. Dewald Brevis supported well with a 41-run knock as CSK posted 192/5.
KKR tried to control the powerplay and sent in Sunil Narine with Finn Allen. But neither managed to offer them the platform. Noor Ahmad bowled an excellent spell of 3/21 as KKR could only manage 160/7.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Ramandeep falls
14/04/2026 23:26
Sarfaraz Khan takes a good catch after Ramandeep miscues a scoop. KKR lose ther 7th wicket.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Powell-Ramandeep bring up 50-run stand
14/04/2026 23:18
Rovman Powell and Ramandeep Singh bring up 50-run stand off 32 balls. While they have stopped the slide for Kolkata, they haven't managed to take the side closer to the target.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Khaleel Ahmed injured
14/04/2026 23:10
Khaleel Ahmed is down injured and he can't bowl the last delivery. As he runs for the delivery, he pulls up and he is in pain. Gurjapneet finishes the over.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Kolkata need 86 off 30
14/04/2026 22:56
It's mission impossible for Kolkata as they need 86 runs more off 30 balls at 17.2. Rovman Powell and Ramandeep Singh are on crease. They are capable of doing the job, but can they do it?
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Kolkata lose 6th wicket
14/04/2026 22:44
Kolkata keep losing wickets as Rinku Singh departs. He was struggling with 6 off 12 and he had to take charge. But as he tried to take on Noor Ahmad, he miscued and gave away a catch to Shivam Dube at the long on. KKR 90/6.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Golden duck for Cam Green
14/04/2026 22:35
Noor Ahmad strikes again and he cleans up Cameron Green for a golden duck to extend his torrid run of form in T20 cricket. It was a quicker delivery and Green had no time to respond.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Rahane departs
14/04/2026 22:33
Kolkata are falling apart as Ajinkya Rahane departs for 28 after playing 22 balls. Noor Ahmad gets his 50th IPL wicket as Rahane tries to loft it over extra cover, but with no power behind that shot, he gives away a catch to Ruturaj Gaikwad. KKR 85/4.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Raghuvanshi third time unlucky
14/04/2026 22:28
After dropping Raghuvanshi in the last over, Dewald Brevis holds on to it this time. Raghuvanshi tried to take Akeal Hosein on with a pull but did time it well. Brevis was at the longon and took the catch comfortably. KKR 78/3.
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CSK vs KKR Live Updates: Chennai drop another catch
14/04/2026 22:28
Sarfaraz Khan joins Ruturaj Gaikwad and Dewald Brevis in dropping the third catch of the match. Angkrish Raghuvanshi gets another lifeline.
CSK vs KKR Live Updates: Raghuvanshi gets a lifeline
14/04/2026 22:21
Chennai drop another catch and it's Dewald Brevis this time. Not often do you see Brevis dropping a catch but here does. Angkrish Raghuvansi pulled Akeal Hosein at the long on as he miscued the shot. Brevis came running and got behind the ball but the ball hit his hands hard and spilt for a six. CSK have already dropped 8 chances this season.
CSK vs KKR Live Updates: End of powerplay
14/04/2026 22:06
Chennai win the powerplay. They have removed two big hitters with disciplined bowling and have suffocated Kolkata. The visitors managed just 36/2 in the powerplay, while CSK were 72/2.
CSK vs KKR Live Updates: Narine departs
14/04/2026 21:59
Sunil Narine just survived but not anymore. This time, Khaleel Ahmed bowled a low full and as Narine tried to flick, he missed the line and gave away an edge to Gurjapneet at third man. KKR lose their 2nd wicket for 29.
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CSK vs KKR Live Updates: Gaikwad drops a dolly
14/04/2026 21:55
An attempted yorker by Anhsul Kamboj became a low full toss, and Sunil Narine miscued that and went straight to Ruturaj Gaikwad at the mid-off. But the CSK skipper dropped the dolly.
CSK vs KKR Live Updates: Kamboj removes Allen
14/04/2026 21:46
Kolkata have lost their big hitter Finn Allen. Anshul Kamboj gets some seam movement with extra bounce and Allen had a leading edge for an easy catch. KKR lose their 1st wicket for 13.
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CSK vs KKR Live Updates: Narine off the mark with a six
14/04/2026 21:41
Three dot balls and then, Sunil Narine takes on Khaleel Ahmed on a short ball for a six. He is there to hit and that will be the target.
CSK vs KKR Live Updates: Narine-Allen begin
14/04/2026 21:35
No Ajinkya Rahane today as the opener. Finn Allen comes on as an Impact Sub in place of Varun Chakaravarthy. He will open with Sunil Narine. Kolkata need a very good start to chase down the 193-run target. And that's why KKR have gone ahead with two big hitters. Akeal Hosein also comes on in as te Impact Sub for Ayush Mhatre.
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CSK vs KKR Live Score: Great finish for KKR
14/04/2026 21:20
KKR have pulled the game back. CSK was 102/2 after 10 overs and scored just 90 in the last 10. Just 50 came in the last 5. Some great bowling from Narine, Tyagi and Vaibhav. But, the spinners are getting help. If dew doesn't come in, it's very defendable for CSK.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Vaibhav nails it
14/04/2026 21:16
Just 9 off the 19th over. Superb stuff from Vaibhav. He bowled 3 wides but stuck with that yorker ploy outside off stump to Dube. KKR are finishing on a high here.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Tyagi on song
14/04/2026 21:04
After going for the quick yorker, Tyagi mixes things up. Bowls an off-pace ball well outside off. Brevis looks to smack it, but since it's away from his body and doesn't have the pace, he edges it to short third. An exceptional 18th over. A wicket and just 6 off it.
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CSK vs KKR Live Score: Sarfaraz Khan OUT
14/04/2026 20:57
An underwhelming knock from Sarfaraz Khan. He scores just 23 (18). Narine comes to bowl his last over. The ball is in the uncomfortable zone, neither too full nor too short. Sarfaraz goes for the hoick and misses it as the ball turns up. Sublime stuff from Narine.
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CSK vs KKR Live Score: Poor planning, worse execution
14/04/2026 20:54
The short ball ploy doesn't work for Vaibhav Arora. Brevis and Sarfaraz smash a six each as KKR pack the leg-side field. Brevis top edges one for a while, and Sarfaraz plays a pickup shot over backward square leg. He tried to compensate by bowling yorkers but misses and is hit for a four off the last ball. 20 runs off the 16th over.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Tidy from Anukul
14/04/2026 20:46
Despite 3 wides, Anukul Roy gives just 6 runs in the 14th over. Sarfaraz has hit a couple of boundaries but hasn't really found his form yet.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Varun smashed
14/04/2026 20:38
After 2 tidy overs, just 11 runs, Varun goes for 15 runs in his 3rd over. All the pressure built on CSK has dissipated after some tight bowling by Narine. CSK are back in the race, and 210 to 220 should be the total they'll target.
Varun continues to err. It's not that he's just missing the line or length but it's both at the moment.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Kartik cleans up Samson
14/04/2026 20:26
Kartik Tyagi deals a big blow as he cleans up Sanju Samson with a ripper. A fast 148.2kph delivery and Sanju was too late to react. CSK lose their 3rd wicket for 111.
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CSK vs KKR Live Score: Dip in scoring rate
14/04/2026 20:18
After two tight overs from Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi troubles both Sanju Samson and Dewald Brevis. It's not an easy pitch to bat on in the middle overs. In the last five overs, the run rate has dipped to just over 8. At the halfway stage, Chennai score 102/2.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Sanju does a Rishabh!
14/04/2026 20:10
Sanju Samson does a Rishabh Pant as the bat goes flying with the ball as he trie sto take on Varun Chakravarthy. Good news, the ball lands safely.
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CSK vs KKR Live Score: Dewald Brevis joins in
14/04/2026 20:06
Dewald Brevis joins Sanju Samson. After missing the first three games, he did not get to bat in the 4th match. Today, he bats. And on the second ball, he smashes Sunil Narine for a 6.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Ayush Mhatre departs
14/04/2026 20:02
Just when it seemed Chennai were dominating, Kolkata have found a wicket. A short ball by Vaibhav Arora and Ayush Mhatre could not time it well. He skied the chance for Ramandeep to take. CSK close the powerplay with 72/2 as Mhatre falls for 38 off 17.
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CSK vs KKR Live Score: Chennai dominate
14/04/2026 20:02
Ayush Mhatre and Sanju Samson are showing why they need to start and not Ruturaj Gaikwad. The two have smashed 47 runs in 22 balls with Ayush on the charge, hitting 38 off 16.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Ayush joins Sanju
14/04/2026 19:51
Ayush Mhatre joins Sanju Samson. In the last game, they added a century stand and they need to repeat that again after Ruturaj Gaikwad fell cheaply. Mhatre takes on Cameron Green for a four and two sixes to score 21 runs from his over.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Ruturaj Gaikwad departs
14/04/2026 19:43
Chennai Super Kings lose their captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, for 7 as he tries to sweep Anukul Roy. He gets no timing and deposits safely in Rovman Powell's hands. CSK 25/1
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CSK vs KKR Live Score: Green gets the new ball
14/04/2026 19:36
Cameron Green is bowling with the new ball in the 2nd over. And he begins with a huge wide on the leg side.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Samson off the mark with a 4
14/04/2026 19:32
Shortish on the off side and it had a bit of in-swing but Sanju Samson went on the backfoot to cut it for a 4. And then, Vaibhav Arora bowled short and wide for Samson to slap a four.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Sanju-Ruturaj begin for Chennai
14/04/2026 19:29
Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad had their first fifty-run stand of IPL last game. Now, they restart. With Gaikwad struggling for form, Samson will be the one to take the onus.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI
14/04/2026 19:07
Varun Chakaravarthy is fit again to play for Kolkata Knight Riders. Navdeep Saini goes out as a result.
Ajinkya Rahane (capt), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Chennai Super Kings Playing XI
14/04/2026 19:06
Chennai Super Kings are unchanged for the match.
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (capt), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurjapneet Singh
CSK vs KKR Live Updates: CSK bat first
14/04/2026 19:03
Ajinkya Rahane wins the toss for Kolkata Knight Riders and he opts to bowl first.
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CSK vs KKR Live Updates: Will Ruturaj Gaikwad find his form?
14/04/2026 18:52
With scores of
6, 28, 7 and 15, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has been struggling. But more importantly, he has stalled the powerplay. Among openers, he has the lowest strike rate in the powerplay of just 102. And that's the reason why CSK have had a troubled start. There have been calls to demote him to No. 3 for Ayush Mhatre to open with Sanju Samson. If Gaikwad doesn't find form, he should vacate the opening spot.
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CSK vs KKR Live Updates: All eyes on Sanju Samson
14/04/2026 18:42
Sanju Samson finally arrived as he slammed his first century in CSK colours after scoring 6, 7 and 9 in the first three matches. With Ruturaj continuing to struggle, CSK needed the boost from Samson and he delivered. Against KKR, he needs to be at his best again if CSK are to win.
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CSK vs KKR Match Preview: Kolkata Knight Riders
14/04/2026 18:21
Kolkata Knight Riders have had their own struggles. With three defeats and a no-result, KKR have scored just one point. They have struggled with the balance and form of star players like Cameron Green, Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy.
As KKR return to Chepauk, they are expected to bring Chakaravarthy back. It is Chakaravarthy’s home ground and could trouble CSK batters. KKR’s bowling has been a point of concern as well. With no Matheesha Pathirana yet, KKR need to get the best out of their available bowlers, who are also struggling for form.
CSK vs KKR Match Preview: Chennai Super Kings
14/04/2026 18:10
The two heavyweights of the Indian Premier League are placed 9th and 10th on the IPL 2026 Points Table after four rounds. CSK suffered three consecutive losses to start with before beating Delhi Capitals to open their account.
Sanju Samson finally found his rhythm, slamming a century, while Ayush Mhatre scored his second fifty of this IPL. However, concerns remain over captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has scores of 6, 28, 7 and 15. There has been a demand to demote Ruturaj to No 3 for Mhatre to open with Samson. But so far, the CSK management hasn’t paid attention to that. With Gaikwad slow to get off the blocks, he has put his opening partner under pressure to score runs in the powerplay.
CSK’s bowling too, hasn’t been great, to be polite. While Jamie Overton bowled an excellent spell of 4/18 against Delhi Capitals, Khaleel Ahmed and Gurjapneet struggled. Two spinners, Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad, were not impressive either. They need them at their best against KKR.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
14/04/2026 18:04
The MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) pitch has traditionally been slow and spin-friendly due to its dry red-soil surface, offering grip and turn as the match progresses. It used to favour spinners in the middle overs. However, in IPL 2026, the surface has shown signs of being more batter-friendly early on, with better bounce and carry. In both matches at this venue this season, teams batting first have scored north of 200 runs.
If the Chepauk use a similar black-soil surface, expect more runs. However, there is another red soil pitch that tends to slow down and offer assistance to spinners.
CSK vs KKR Head to Head
14/04/2026 17:54
CSK and KKR have faced each other 32 times in IPL history. CSK dominate the rivalry with 20 wins, while KKR have 11 victories. Chennai have a strong record at home against Kolkata, but the trend is changing. KKR have won two of their last three matches against CSK at Chepauk.
- Matches: 32
- CSK wins: 20
- KKR wins: 11
- No result: 1
CSK vs KKR Live Updates: Kolkata Knight Riders Squad
14/04/2026 17:41
Ajinkya Rahane(c), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Navdeep Saini, Kartik Tyagi, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Tejasvi Dahiya, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Blessing Muzarabani, Saurabh Dubey, Sarthak Ranjan, Rachin Ravindra, Prashant Solanki, Varun Chakaravarthy, Matheesha Pathirana, Umran Malik, Daksh Kamra
CSK vs KKR Live Updates: Chennai Super Kings Squad
14/04/2026 17:41
Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Matthew Short, Akeal Hosein, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Matt Henry, Ramakrishna Ghosh, MS Dhoni, Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Chahar, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Urvil Patel, Aman Khan, Zakary Foulkes
