"Worst team of this IPL" -Fans react as CSK beat KKR by 32 runs in IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings returned to form with a strong performance, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs in match 22 of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This win gave CSK their second straight victory of the season and showed good improvement in their overall performance.

This is also CSK’s first back-to-back wins since IPL 2024, when they defeated KKR and Mumbai Indians. On the other hand, KKR are still looking for their first win this season. They have now lost four out of five matches, while one game was washed out due to rain. CSK also made a strong record by successfully defending 192 runs, which is the lowest total defended in IPL 2026 so far.

CSK’s total was built on good batting from Sanju Samson and Dewald Brevis. In the second innings, Noor Ahmad bowled very well and took 3 wickets for 21 runs, helping his team win comfortably. Fans were happy with CSK’s performance and said the team looked strong again with back-to-back wins. At the same time, many fans are worried about KKR’s form, as the team is still struggling to win matches in IPL 2026.

Key moments that defined the CSK vs KKR clash

Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and chose to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. CSK had an early setback as Ruturaj Gaikwad was dismissed for 7 runs off 6 balls by Anukul Roy in the third over. After this, Sanju Samson and Ayush Mhatre built a strong partnership and played attacking cricket. Mhatre scored a quick 38 runs off 17 balls before getting out on the last ball of the powerplay to Vaibhav Arora, taking CSK to 72 for 2 after 6 overs.

Samson continued his good form and played a steady innings of 48 runs off 32 balls, but missed his half-century by just 2 runs after being bowled by Kartik Tyagi. Sarfaraz Khan then joined Dewald Brevis, and the duo added a useful 50-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Sarfaraz scored 23 runs off 18 balls before being dismissed by Sunil Narine, which slowed down CSK’s momentum slightly. Brevis played an important knock of 41 runs off 29 balls but also missed his fifty, as he was dismissed by Kartik Tyagi. In the final overs, Shivam Dube (13* off 12 balls) and Jamie Overton (7* off 6 balls) added an unbeaten 21 runs, helping CSK finish with a competitive total of 192 for 5 in 20 overs.

In response, CSK made an early impact with the ball as Anshul Kamboj dismissed Finn Allen for just 1 run in the second over. Sunil Narine showed some intent and scored 24 runs off 17 balls. He also got a lifeline on 18 when Gaikwad dropped a simple catch off Kamboj, but he could not make full use of the chance and was later dismissed by Khaleel Ahmed. Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi then steadied the innings with a 50-run partnership. Raghuvanshi scored 27 runs off 19 balls before getting out to Akeal Hosein.

The match turned in CSK’s favour in the very next over when Noor Ahmad took two wickets in two balls, dismissing Ajinkya Rahane (28 off 22 balls) and Cameron Green (0 off 1 ball). This double blow pushed KKR under pressure. Soon after, Rinku Singh scored 6 runs off 12 balls and was also dismissed by Noor Ahmad, leaving KKR at 90 for 6. Ramandeep Singh (35 runs off 21 balls) and Rovman Powell (31* off 22 balls) tried to fight back with a 63-run partnership for the seventh wicket. However, the target proved too big, and KKR finished at 160 for 7 in 20 overs, as CSK secured a comfortable 32-run victory.

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Fans react as CSK beat KKR by 32 runs in Chennai

Fans were very happy after the Chennai Super Kings defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs in Chennai. Many fans praised the team’s strong all-round performance, especially the batting and bowling efforts. They said CSK looked confident again and were glad to see the team winning back-to-back matches. At the same time, some fans were disappointed with KKR’s performance and said the team needs to improve quickly. Here is how the netizens reacted: