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Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Scorecard · IPL 2026

Indian Premier League
Result
Noor Ahmad
Statz MVP
Noor Ahmad
109
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CSK vs KKR Match Report: Chennai Super Kings Win by 32 Runs – IPL 2026 22nd Match

Chennai Super Kings ended a four-match losing run with a convincing 32-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday, posting 192/5 before restricting the visitors to 160/7.

Kolkata won the toss and chose to field, but their bowlers were made to pay early. Sanju Samson opened the batting and set the tempo with 48 off 32 balls – four fours and three sixes – before Kartik Tyagi removed him in the 12th over. Before that, Ayush Mhatre had provided serious acceleration with 38 off 17 (six fours, two sixes) at a strike rate of 223, putting on 47 with Samson before falling in the sixth over. Dewald Brevis then kept the momentum going with 41 off 29 before departing in the 18th. Sarfaraz Khan contributed 23 off 18 and Shivam Dube closed it out unbeaten on 13 off 12. Extras of 7 (including 4 wides) helped push CSK to 192/5 off their 20 overs.

For KKR, Vaibhav Arora was expensive – 55 runs off 4 overs at an economy of 13.75 – while Kartik Tyagi picked up two wickets for 35. Sunil Narine (1/21) and Anukul Roy (1/21) were the tightest of the lot.

KKR’s chase fell apart in the powerplay. Finn Allen went for 1 off 3 in the second over, caught at long-on off Anshul Kamboj. Sunil Narine offered some early aggression (24 off 17) before Khaleel Ahmed had him in the fourth over. At 29/2, KKR needed something special from their middle order – and it never came.

Ajinkya Rahane (28 off 22) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (27 off 19) threatened to rebuild, but both fell in the space of two balls in the 11th over – Noor Ahmad dismissing both to make it 85/5. Cameron Green went for a golden duck off the same over. KKR were effectively done.

Rovman Powell (31* off 22) and Ramandeep Singh (35 off 23) gave the total a degree of respectability with a late seventh-wicket partnership, but the asking rate was already out of reach. KKR finished on 160/7 – 32 runs short.

Noor Ahmad finished with 3/21 off 4 overs as the standout bowler, while Akeal Hosein (1/26) and Kamboj (2/32) supported well. Khaleel Ahmed took 1/24 before going off injured, with his 3.5 overs accounted for.

Key Performances

Sanju Samson – 48 (32), SR 150: Composed and explosive in equal measure. The anchor CSK needed after a run of poor results.

Ayush Mhatre – 38 (17), SR 223: Brutal acceleration at the top. Six fours and two sixes in a brief but destructive cameo that set the tone.

Noor Ahmad – 3/21 (4 overs), Econ 5.25: The wicket that broke the chase open. Three victims including the crucial double-strike in the 11th that finished KKR’s chase as a contest.

How it Ended

Chennai Super Kings won by 32 runs. CSK move to 4 points from 5 matches. Kolkata Knight Riders remain bottom of the IPL 2026 table with just 1 point from 5 matches – yet to register a win this season.

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Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders: result and key facts

Chennai Super Kings won by 32 runs in IPL 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium on 14 April 2026. Sanju Samson top-scored with 48 off 32 balls and Noor Ahmad took 3/21.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders?

Chennai Super Kings won by 32 runs.

When and where was Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders played?

Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders was played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Tuesday 14 April 2026, in IPL 2026.

What were the final scores in Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders?

Chennai Super Kings scored 192/5 in 20 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders scored 160/7 in 20 overs.

Who was the Statz MVP in Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders?

Noor Ahmad was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 109/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.

Who was the top run-scorer in Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders?

Sanju Samson top-scored with 48 off 32 balls.

Who took the most wickets in Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders?

Noor Ahmad took 3/21 in 4 overs.

Who played in Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders?

Chennai Super Kings XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Khaleel Ahmed. Kolkata Knight Riders XI: Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rinku Singh, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi.