Chennai Super Kings will host Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 22 of IPL 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on April 14. After three consecutive defeats, Chennai Super Kings are back on track, having won their previous match by 23 runs against Delhi Capitals, successfully defending a target of 212 runs.
They batted first and posted a strong total of 212 runs with Sanju Samson's brilliant century, then bowled out the opponents for 189 runs.
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders are struggling in this tournament, having lost all their matches and currently occupying the bottom position in the points table. They lost their last match on the final ball. Their performances in both departments have been inconsistent, and they will need a much stronger showing if they want to get their campaign back on track soon.
CSK vs KKR Match 22: 3 Key Factors That Will Decide Today's Match
CSK vs KKR Match Details
Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 22nd Match
Date: 14th April 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
CSK vs KKR Weather Report
Temperature | 28°C |
Rain Possibility | 00% |
Average 1st innings Score | 180 |
Best Suited For | Spinners (52%) |
Pitch Report - Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
The Chepauk surface is expected to be a black soil surface that offers good pace and bounce. Unlike the slower tracks of the past, recent matches suggest that batters can trust the surface, while fast bowlers hitting hard lengths could once again play a crucial role.
Win Batting First: 57%
Win Bowling First: 43%
Average Score
Average 1st Innings: 180
Average 2nd Innings: 175
Factor | Details |
Pitch | Flat |
Outfield | Fast |
Boundaries | Large |
Avg Match Total | 400-450 |
Overall | Batting-friendly |
CSK vs KKR Recent Form
Team | Last 5 Matches |
CSK | W, L, L, L, W |
KKR | L, L, L, L, L |
CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)
CSK Wins - 7
KKR Wins - 3
Top Batters to Watch - CSK vs KKR
Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR): 155 runs in this tournament
Sanju Samson (CSK): 137 runs in this tournament
Ayush Mhatre (CSK): 133 runs in this tournament
Top Bowlers to Watch - CSK vs KKR
Anshul Kamboj (CSK): 8 wickets in this tournament
Jamie Overton (CSK): 5 wickets in this tournament
Vaibhav Arora (KKR): 5 wickets in this tournament
CSK vs KKR Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If KKR bats first
Powerplay Score: 50-60
Predicted Total: 170-185
Match Result: CSK to win
Scenario 2: If CSK bats first
Powerplay Score: 55-60
Predicted Total: 190-205
Match Result: CSK to win
Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?
Team | Players |
CSK | Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube |
KKR | Finn Allen, Rovman Powell |
Who Will Hit the Most Fours?
Team | Players |
CSK | Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan |
KKR | Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi |
CSK vs KKR Predicted Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings
Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Khaleel Ahmed.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Ajinkya Rahane(c), Finn Allen, Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kartik Tyagi.
Why Chennai Super Kings is the favourite
Sanju Samson smashed a century in the last match
Home conditions
Explosive top-order
CSK vs KKR Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today?
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Chennai Super Kings are the favourite to win this IPL 2026 match. Sanju Samson, Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dube are expected to be the key performers.
Prediction: Chennai Super Kings to win