IPL 2026 CSK vs KKR Match Result

In the IPL 2026 Match 22 held at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) triumphed over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 32 runs. KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane opted to bowl first but CSK managed to score 192/5 thanks to Sanju Samson’s 48 runs, Dewald Brevis’s 41 runs and a thrilling cameo from Ayush Mhatre who scored 38 runs. KKR started their chase well but quickly fell apart going from 79/2 to 90/6 due to the effective spin bowling of Noor Ahmad and Akeal Hosein. Even though Ramandeep Singh contributed 35 runs and Rovman Powell added an unbeaten 31 runs, KKR couldn’t bounce back. CSK celebrated their second consecutive win while KKR remained without a victory after five matches. Here’s the detailed analysis of the CSK vs KKR match result.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Innings: Samson’s stability and Mhatre’s blitz

After being put to bat by KKR’s skipper Ajinkya Rahane, Chennai Super Kings scored 192/5 at Chepauk. Although skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad got out early for just 7 runs, Sanju Samson (48 runs) and Ayush Mhatre (38 runs) launched a quick counterattack bringing CSK to 72/2 during the powerplay. Once Mhatre was out, KKR’s spinners particularly Sunil Narine managed to slow down the scoring but Dewald Brevis (41 runs) and Sarfaraz Khan (23 runs) formed a solid partnership adding 51 runs quickly. Kartik Tyagi bowled effectively taking out Samson and later Brevis ending with 2 wickets while Narine maintained a tight grip on the game. Late contributions from Shivam Dube and Akeal Hosein helped CSK near the 200 mark setting up a tough chase for KKR.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Innings: Collapsed under CSK’s spin

In their chase of 193, Kolkata Knight Riders made a surprising choice by having Sunil Narine open but it didn’t work out. Finn Allen got out early and even though Narine scored a quick 24 runs, the bowlers from CSK kept taking wickets. Ajinkya Rahane scored 28 runs and Angkrish Raghuvanshi added 27 runs putting together a useful 50-run partnership. However, once Akeal Hosein got a breakthrough the spinners took control. Noor Ahmad shone brightly taking 3 wickets in a fantastic spell that included Rahane, Cameron Green (out on his first ball) and Rinku Singh, leaving KKR struggling at 90/6. Ramandeep Singh (35 runs) and Rovman Powell (31* runs) put up a strong fight with a 63-run partnership but the required run rate was just too high. Anshul Kamboj dismissed Ramandeep towards the end and KKR ended their innings at 160/7, losing by 32 runs.

CSK vs KKR Match Result: Key Moments

• Ayush Mhatre’s smashed 38 off 17 balls with six fours and two sixes.
• Kartik Tyagi’s bowled Sanju Samson (48 runs) stopping CSK’s charge.
• Noor Ahmad’s turned the game with 3/21 dismissing Rahane, Green (first ball) and Rinku Singh.
• KKR Collapse from 79/2 to 90/6 in just four overs.
• Ramandeep Singh and Rovman Powell added 63 runs but the required rate was too steep.

Points Table Impact

Chennai Super Kings are now 8th in the IPL 2026 table with 4 points and a net run rate (NRR) of -0.846 while Kolkata Knight Riders remain bottom (10th) with 1 point and the worst NRR of -1.383.
Here’s how the points table looks after CSK’s win over KKR – Updated Points Table.

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