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The 22nd match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 saw Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium. CSK delivered a strong all-round performance to defeat KKR by 32 runs, handing them yet another loss in the tournament.
Who won yesterday's CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 match?
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the match by 32 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Match Summary: CSK vs KKR
- Match: CSK vs KKR, IPL 2026 (Match 22)
- Winner: CSK (by 32 runs)
- CSK Score: 192/5 (20 overs)
- KKR Score: 160/7 (20 overs)
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium
CSK Batting Highlights: Brevis and Samson Power Chennai
Batting first, CSK put up a competitive total despite an early setback.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad had another disappointing outing, scoring just 7 runs.
- Sanju Samson led the charge with a solid 48-run knock.
- Ayush Mhatre provided quick momentum with 38 runs off 17 balls.
- A crucial partnership between Dewald Brevis (41) and Sarfaraz Khan (23) stabilized the innings.
CSK finished at 192/5 in 20 overs.
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KKR Batting Highlights: Poor Start Costs the Game
Chasing 193, KKR struggled right from the beginning.
- Finn Allen was dismissed early in the second over.
- Sunil Narine scored 24 runs but couldn’t convert it further.
- Ajinkya Rahane contributed 28 runs before being dismissed.
Big disappointments:
- Cameron Green was out for a golden duck.
- Rinku Singh managed just 6 runs off 12 balls.
Late efforts from Ramandeep Singh and Rovman Powell brought some hope, but it wasn’t enough. KKR ended at 160/7.
Match Turning Point of CSK vs KKR IPL 2026
The early collapse of KKR’s top order proved to be the biggest turning point. CSK’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout, making it difficult for KKR to recover.
CSK vs KKR Playing 11
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Playing 11:
1. Sanju Samson, 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 3. Ayush Mhatre, 4. Sarfaraz Khan, 5. Shivam Dube, 6. Dewald Brevis, 7. Jamie Overton, 8. Noor Ahmad, 9. Anshul Kamboj, 10. Gurjapneet Singh, 11. Khaleel Ahmed
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Playing 11:
1 .Ajinkya Rahane, 2. Cameron Green, 3. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, 4. Rovman Powell, 5. Rinku Singh, 6. Sunil Narine, 7. Ramandeep Singh, 8. Anukul Roy, 9. Varun Chakravarthy, 10. Vaibhav Arora, 11. Kartik Tyagi
Conclusion
CSK continued their winning momentum with a clinical performance, registering back-to-back victories. Meanwhile, KKR’s struggles continue as they remain winless in IPL 2026, sitting at the bottom of the points table.
Also Read: CSK vs KKR IPL 2026: Top 3 Players Who Can Score the Most Runs
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