Is Varun Chakravarthy playing today in CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 clash?
In the 22nd game of the IPL 2026 between CSK and KKR in Chennai, is the KKR leggie Varun Chakravarthy playing.
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Three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are now ready to face the challenge of the five-time IPL winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Meanwhile, ahead of this crucial IPL 2026 match, there is one important question for the KKR squad: whether the Indian leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy has returned or not.
It is the 22nd match of the IPL 2026, as MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk, Chennai) is hosting this fixture on Tuesday night (April 14). It is a crucial fixture for both the rivals, while both CSK and KKR are playing their fifth match of the season.
The 34-year-old Indian leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy has already missed KKR's last two fixtures due to an injury. While playing their second game of the season against SunRisers Hyderabad in Kolkata, Varun was injured in his left hand during a catch attempt. Due to that injury, the leg-spinner already missed the matches against Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants at home.
Kolkata Knight Riders searching for their first win in IPL 2026
Three-time IPL champions KKR are struggling in the new season. Ajinkya Rahane-led KKR have only one point after their first four games of the season. It is surely a bad start for them, especially when they have already played three home matches.
Starting the new season with an away defeat against the hosts and five-time champions Mumbai Indians, KKR suffered a big loss in their first home game of the tournament against SunRisers Hyderabad. While rain forced a no-result in their match against Punjab Kings after a poor start, they suffered a hard-luck last-ball defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in the thriller.
Varun Chakravarthy returns to squad
After the KKR captain Rahane won the toss in the away match against CSK, he chose to field first. During his squad announcement, he confirmed that Varun Chakravarthy has returned to the squad. It is surely big news for the franchise, as the leg-spinner is a crucial name.
The no.2-ranked T20I bowler Varun is currently struggling to perform, as the leg-spinner is yet to take a wicket in the season. In his first two games of the IPL 2026, Varun had an economy rate over 10 without managing any wickets.
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