CSK vs KKR Match Prediction : 22nd Match, IPL 2026
CSK vs KKR Win Probability
55%
Chennai Super Kings
45%
Kolkata Knight Riders
Chennai Super Kings To Win, 1.70
Sanju Samson is back in form and can score big runs consistently. Him being in form makes CSK a completely different team to play against.
CSK has made smart team changes that make their lineup much stronger. We think they have finally hit the right team balance.
KKR is suffering from poor captaincy and big-name players failing to perform. The pressure is unlikely to come off in this match.
CSK vs KKR Betting Tips
Sanju Samson to score over 25.5 runs
Sanju Samson hit top form in his previous match. When he finds his rhythm, he is known to go on long run-scoring sprees. He will open the batting and get the best chance to score during the powerplay. Backing him to score at least 26 runs is a very smart bet.
Cameron Green to score under 21.5 runs
Cameron Green is in very poor form this season. He has failed to contribute in any meaningful way for KKR. The pitch in Chennai is tough for overseas batters who are out of form because the ball spins in the middle overs. Betting on him to score low is what we are going to do!
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Chennai Super Kings
Kolkata Knight Riders
The Chennai Super Kings are the clear favorites to win this match. They have fixed their early team issues with excellent new player additions. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders are struggling badly with poor leadership and players out of form. Let us take a closer look.
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Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Head-to-Head Record
In the last 5 matches played between these two teams, the Chennai Super Kings have won 3 games, while the Kolkata Knight Riders have won 2.
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Live-streaming and Broadcast
Fans can catch the action live across the following regional networks:
- India: Star Sports Network (TV) and the JioHotstar App (Live Stream)
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV), T Sports, and the Rabbitholebd App
- UAE & MENA: CricLife channels via the Starzplay App
- Pakistan: There is officially no live television broadcast or streaming available for the IPL in Pakistan.
- USA: Willow TV
- South Africa: SuperSport
- England (UK): Sky Sports Cricket and the Sky Go App
- Australia: Fox Sports and Kayo Sports
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbsports.com.
CSK vs KKR Team Previews
Chennai Super Kings
The Chennai Super Kings look like a much better team now. Sanju Samson has finally hit form. He played very well in the last game, and he is a player who can go on massive run-scoring sprees once he gets confident. He and Ruturaj Gaikwad will look to give CSK a fast start.
The lack of intent from ruturaj Gaikwad has been quite glaring. He needs to step it up a notch.
The biggest positive for CSK is their recent change in team composition. Bringing in Dewald Brevis, Gurjanpreet Singh, and Akeal Hosein are excellent choices. Brevis adds huge power to the middle order. Gurjanpreet gives the fast bowling new energy, while Akeal Hosein is a world-class spinner who will bowl perfectly on the Chennai pitch and can be utilized in the powerplay.
These changes make the CSK team a lot stronger.
Chennai Super Kings Expected Playing 11
Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurjanpreet Singh
Impact player: Kartik Sharma / Matthew Short
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Kolkata Knight Riders
The Kolkata Knight Riders are in big trouble. A major problem is Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy. His leadership has been poor, and he has remained stubborn with his tactics even when the team gets bad results.
The batting lineup looks a bit underpowered and seems to falter after the initial powerplay burst.
The KKR bowling lineup is really struggling right now. They give up too many runs and will find it very hard to keep CSK’s strong batting in check. To make things worse, KKR's top overseas picks like Finn Allen, Cameron Green, and Rovman Powell have failed to contribute in any meaningful manner so far.
Having three main batters out of form does not bode well for the team's chances.
Kolkata Knight Riders Expected Playing 11
Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Blessing Muzarabani, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy
Impact player: Navdeep Saini / Manish Pandey
SRH vs RR Toss Prediction
The pitch in Chennai usually gets wet from dew in the second innings. This makes it hard for bowlers to grip the ball. The captain who wins the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is usually good for batting at the start. As the game goes on, the pitch slows down and helps the spin bowlers. The team batting first needs to score around 180 runs to be safe.
The weather in Chennai will be very warm and humid. Dew is expected later in the evening, which gives a big advantage to the team chasing the target.
CSK vs KKR : Who Will Win?
The Chennai Super Kings are the much better team in this matchup. Their new player additions make them a complete squad, and their top batters are scoring runs. The Kolkata Knight Riders look lost. With poor captaincy, struggling bowlers, and failing overseas stars, KKR is a very risky team to back.
Bet on Chennai Super Kings to win.
