IPL 2026, Match 22: CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

The Chennai Super Kings will face off against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 22 of IPL 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 14. CSK have finally got their first win and will look to continue that form, while KKR are still searching for their first victory. This makes the match very important for both teams.

Chennai Super Kings are coming into this match with confidence after winning their last game against Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. They scored 212 runs, with Sanju Samson hitting a brilliant 115 not out and Ayush Mhatre scoring 59. Their bowling was also efficient, with Jamie Overton taking four wickets while Anshul Kamboj took three. With this win, CSK have moved up from the bottom and will aim to climb higher in the points table.

Kolkata Knight Riders are struggling this season. They have played four matches and have not won any game yet. They only have one point from a rain-affected match. In their last game, they scored 181 runs but still lost. Their bowling has been poor in general, and thus they require improvement in their upcoming game. KKR are currently at the bottom of the table and will look to get their first win.

CSK vs KKR: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 32
  
• Chennai Super Kings Won: 20
  
• Kolkata Knight Riders Won: 11
  
• Tied: 0
  
• No Result: 1

CSK vs KKR: Pitch Report

The Chepauk pitch is likely to be balanced for this match, based on recent games. Teams batting first usually have an advantage because the ball comes well onto the bat. The average first-innings score here is around 166. As the game goes on, spinners and slower bowlers can be effective, especially when they bowl in good length areas during the middle and later stages of the innings.

See Also: CSK vs KKR Match 22 IPL 2026: Head-to-Head, Most Runs, Most Wickets & Form Guide

CSK vs KKR: Predicted Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Khaleel Ahmed

Impact Player: Sarfaraz Khan

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):

Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Navdeep Saini, Kartik Tyagi

Impact Player: Vaibhav Arora