CSK vs KKR LIVE
Bottom two teams Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders meet each other in the crucial IPL 2026 match 22 at Chepauk.
CSK defeated Delhi Capitals in the last match to end their winless run, and KKR are seeking their first win after losing their last match against Lucknow Super Giants on the last ball of the game.
Both teams desperately need points to keep their campaign alive in the playoff race. So, let's get ready for a thrilling encounter in Chennai today.
Also read: CSK vs KKR Pitch Report
IPL 2026 Match 22: CSK vs KKR Live Score and Match Updates
Noor Ahmad wins the POTM award
For his 3 wickets for 21, the young Afghan spinner wins the Player of the Match award today.
"Really happy to contribute to my team. Was humid, so was trying to keep my fingers dry - that helped me a lot to hit the right areas. Really happy with the pitch. Ball was not coming onto the bat. (On this performance) It gives a lot of confidence. Will keep putting a lot of effort to keep contributing to my team. Changing pace is great everywhere, on every wicket. Tonight, above 90(kph) was good."
Ajinkya Rahane reflects on KKR's big loss today
"We needed one batter to bat through till the end (for us to have a good chance). Combination wise, the one we had, last game and this, was really good. It is tough, not winning matches. About having to keep our heads up, chins up. If the results are not going your way, you have to think about combinations, but it is about being positive and keeping your heads up. Not easy for batters to hit big sixes. From both sides, spinners bowled really well. We have to keep our head up, be positive and have self-belief."
CSK back to winning ways
CSK bowlers dominated the game today to deliver a big win against KKR. Spinners Noor Ahmad and Akeal Hosein finally got some help from the Chepauk's wicket as their spells in the middle overs made the difference. Khaleel Ahmed and Anshul Kamboj were brilliant with the new ball once again.
With the bat, Ruturaj Gaikwad's poor form continued. Sanju Samson and Ayush Mhatre provided the path for the big total with crucial knocks in back-to-back games. Dewald Brevis also contributed with 41 runs off 29 balls, but the likes of Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dube struggled to finish strong with just 4 fours in the death overs.
CSK go past MI in the points table
Two big points for CSK today take them past Mumbai Indians in the points table. CSK climb up to the 8th position with 4 points, KKR stay at the bottom with 1 point.
Chennai Super Kings win BIG
Anshul Kamboj dismisses Ramandeep Singh to pick his 10th wicket of the season and finish the game. Rovman Powell finds a six on the penultimate ball of the innings to take KKR past 150.
CSK - 192/5 in 20 overs
KKR - 160/7 in 20 overs
Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs
Chennai Super Kings set for a huge win
Jamie Overton leaks away 10 runs without a wicket in the 19th over to push CSK closer to the big win.
KKR - 148/6 in 19 overs
Kolkata need 45 runs in 6 balls to win the game
Chennai dominate death overs
Anshul Kamboj concedes just 7 runs off the 18th over to crush KKR's hopes for a late comeback. CSK are on the path to a huge win at Chepauk.
KKR - 138/6 in 18 overs
Kolkata need 54 runs in 12 balls to win the game
CSK closing in on big win
Khaleel Ahmed is back for his second spell and bowls an economical over to deny KKR any chance of a comeback in the death overs. However, the left-arm pacer walks out injured with an ankle issue after delivering 5 balls. Gurjanpreet Singh bowls the last ball and gets hit for four.
Rovman Powell - 20 off 14 balls
Ramandeep Singh - 21 off 14 balls
KKR - 131/6 in 17 overs
Kolkata need 62 runs in 18 balls to win the game
A big over for KKR
Ramandeep Singh shows his big-hitting skills by hitting Jamie Overton for a four and a six on consecutive deliveries to revive KKR's slim hopes of a comeback.
Rovman Powell - 14 off 9 balls
Ramandeep Singh - 16 off 12 balls
KKR - 120/6 in 16 overs
Kolkata need 73 runs in 24 balls to win the game
CSK eye big win at Chepauk
Noor Ahmad ends his quota by leaking just 7 runs in his fourth over, and with 21 for 3 in four overs.
Rovman Powell - 13 off 9 balls
Ramandeep Singh - 5 off 7 balls
KKR - 107/6 in 15 overs
Kolkata need 86 runs in 30 balls to win the game
KKR reach 100
Rovman Powell smashes Jamie Overton for a big six over the covers to bring KKR's century here. Any chance of a late comeback here?
Rovman Powell - 9 off 6 balls
Ramandeep Singh - 3 off 4 balls
KKR - 100/6 in 14 overs
Kolkata need 93 runs in 36 balls to win the game
Rinku Singh OUT
Noor Ahmad ends Rinku Singh's struggling innings to take his third wicket today. Rinku goes for a six over long-on after playing four dot balls, but couldn't clear the boundary ropes.
Rinku scored 6 runs off 12 balls. Ramandeep Singh joins Rovman Powell in the middle.
KKR - 91/6 in 13 overs
Kolkata need 102 runs in 42 balls to win the game
Noor Ahmad strikes twice
Ajinkya Rahane walks out as he throws out his wicket while attempting a big shot off Noor Ahmad over mid-off. Noor strikes on the next ball to bowl out Cameron Green.
A game-changing over from the Afghan youngster. Rahane scored 28 runs off 22 balls, and Green added a golden duck to his name.
KKR - 85/5 in 11 overs
Angkrish Raghuvanshi OUT!!!
An eventful over from Akeal Hosein. Sarfaraz Khan drops an easy catch off Ajinkya Rahane, but Dewald Brevis takes an easy catch at long-on to dismiss Angkrish Raghuvanshi.
Angkrish scored 27 off 19 balls. Rinku Singh comes in at No. 5 ahead of Cameron Green.
KKR - 81/3 in 10 overs
Kolkata need 112 runs in 60 balls to win the game
Angkrish Raghuvanshi survives
Dewald Brevis drops an easy catch at long-on to miss a chance to dismiss Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Ajinkya Rahane is struggling to find big shots.
Ajinkya Rahane - 11 off 13 balls
Angkrish Raghuvanshi - 21 off 15 balls
KKR - 58/2 in 8 overs
Kolkata need 135 runs in 72 balls to win the game