IPL 2026, CSK vs KKR Match Prediction: Who Will Win, Fantasy Picks, Top Batters and Bowlers

Chennai Super Kings will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the 22nd match of Indian Premier League 2026 on April 14th at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai with the game set to begin at 7:30 PM.
Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain CSK, while Ajinkya Rahane will lead KKR. Both teams feature several top-quality players, and strong performances can be expected from stars like Dewald Brevis, Sanju Samson, Finn Allen and Cameron Green.
Match Details
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
|---|---|
| Date | 14 April 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match No. | 22nd T20 |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Last 5 Matches Form |
|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | W, L, L, L, W |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | L, L, L, L, L |
Head-to-Head in T20I's
| Stat | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 | 32 |
| Won | 20 | 11 |
| Lost | 11 | 20 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
Who Will Win CSK VS KKR?
| Scenario | Batting First | Powerplay Score | Predicted Total | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | CSK | 50–55 | 185–190 | KKR to win |
| Scenario 2 | KKR | 55–60 | 195-200 | KKR to win |
Top Batters to Watch – CSK VS KKR
| Player | Team | IPL Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | KKR | 5156 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 2558 |
| Sanju Samson | CSK | 4841 |
Top Bowlers to Watch – CSK VS KKR
| Player | Team | IPL Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Khaleel Ahmed | CSK | 90 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | KKR | 100 |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 1 |
FAQs
The match will be played on April 14, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
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