CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction, Match 22, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Chennai Super Kings set to face Kolkata Knight Riders in the 22nd match of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, April 14.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 13 Apr 2026, 18:52 IST

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Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

In the 22nd match of the IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings will take on Kolkata Knight Riders. Chennai Super Kings endured a disappointing start to the season, suffering three consecutive defeats. However, they bounced back impressively in their previous game, securing a convincing 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals. Batting first, Chennai delivered an outstanding performance, posting a good total of 212 runs. In response, the Delhi Capitals managed 189 runs.

Chennai’s top order was exceptional in that match, with Sanju Samson anchoring the innings with a brilliant 115-run knock, while Ayush Mhatre provided strong support with a well-compiled 59. In the bowling department, Jamie Overton starred with four wickets, while Anshul Kamboj contributed effectively with three wickets.

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On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders had a disappointing outing in their last match, suffering a narrow three-wicket defeat against the Lucknow Super Giants. Batting first, Kolkata posted a competitive total of 181 runs, but Lucknow chased it down on the final ball. Ajinkya Rahane provided a solid start with 41 runs off 24 deliveries, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi added 45 runs. With the ball, Vaibhav Arora and Anukul Roy impressed with two wickets each. Despite being in a strong position at one stage, Kolkata’s struggles in the death overs proved costly, leading to their defeat.

Match Information

Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 22

Indian Premier League, 14 Apr 2026, Tue, 7:30 PM IST ,MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai

Broadcast

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Live Stream

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Weather Report

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai

Clouds

30.1°C

77% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Chennai Super Kings

W
L
L
L
W

Kolkata Knight Riders

L
T
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Angkrish Raghuvanshi

KKR - bat

155 Runs

4 Matches

2

Sanju Samson

CSK - wk

137 Runs

4 Matches

3

Ayush Mhatre

CSK - bat

133 Runs

4 Matches

4

Ajinkya Rahane

KKR - bat

124 Runs

4 Matches

5

Sarfaraz Khan

CSK - bat

99 Runs

4 Matches

6

Shivam Dube

CSK - all

89 Runs

4 Matches

1

Sunil Narine

KKR - all

300.00

3 Matches

2

Finn Allen

KKR - bat

205.13

4 Matches

3

Sarfaraz Khan

CSK - bat

202.04

4 Matches

4

Sanju Samson

CSK - wk

182.67

4 Matches

5

Shivam Dube

CSK - all

164.81

4 Matches

6

Rovman Powell

KKR - bat

162.50

2 Matches

1

Anshul Kamboj

CSK - bat

8 Wkts

4 Matches

2

Jamie Overton

CSK - all

5 Wkts

3 Matches

3

Vaibhav Arora

KKR - bowl

5 Wkts

4 Matches

4

Blessing Muzarabani

KKR - bowl

4 Wkts

2 Matches

5

Anukul Roy

KKR - all

3 Wkts

4 Matches

6

Kartik Tyagi

KKR - bowl

3 Wkts

4 Matches

1

Sunil Narine

KKR - all

7.45

3 Matches

2

Anukul Roy

KKR - all

8.79

4 Matches

3

Jamie Overton

CSK - all

9.25

3 Matches

4

Khaleel Ahmed

CSK - bowl

9.38

4 Matches

5

Gurjapneet Singh

CSK - bowl

9.75

1 Match

6

Anshul Kamboj

CSK - bat

10.70

4 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings

SV Samson (wk), RD Gaikwad (C), Ayush Mhatre, S Dubey, SN Khan, Dewald Brevis, J Overton, A Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Noor Ahmad, KK Ahmed

Bench : Urvil Patel, MS Dhoni, Karthik Sharma, Shreyas Gopal, Prashant Veer, MW Short, Aman Hakim Khan, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Mukesh Choudhary, AJ Hosein, Zak Foulkes, RD Chahar, MJ Henry, SH Johnson

Kolkata Knight Riders

Ajinkya Rahane (C), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), C Green, RK Singh, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, SP Narine, AS Roy, Vaibhav Arora, NA Saini

Bench : Tejasvi Dahiya, Tim Seifert, Manish Pandey, RA Tripathi, S Ranjan, D Kamra, Rachin Ravindra, Varun Chakravarthy, Umran Malik, Kartik Tyagi, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Pathirana, B Muzarabani, SS Dubey

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is traditionally known for its spin-friendly surface. In T20 matches, the slow nature of the pitch tends to limit both aggressive batting and fast bowling effectiveness. Teams often prefer to field first at this venue, although chasing can still be competitive. Batters need to adopt a cautious approach to build their innings, with the average first-innings score in the IPL hovering around 164.

50%

Pace Bowling

50%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

164

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Sanju Samson CSK | WK

Sanju Samson has delivered an impressive performance in the IPL, scoring 115 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 205 in his previous outing against Delhi. Fans will be anticipating another outstanding season from him.

9.5
VC

Angkrish Raghuvanshi KKR | BAT

Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been in excellent form in the IPL, scoring 293 runs at an impressive strike rate of 150 across the last 10 matches, including a solid 45-run contribution in the previous game against LSG. Supporters will be expecting him to maintain this momentum throughout the season.

7.5

Ayush Mhatre CSK | BAT

Ayush Mhatre has delivered impressive performances in the IPL, showcasing his ability as a dynamic batter. He has scored 341 runs in his last 10 matches at an outstanding strike rate of 174, reflecting his aggressive and impactful approach at the crease.

7.5

Ajinkya Rahane KKR | BAT

Rahane is an excellent top-order batter who has consistently performed well in recent times. He scored 293 runs in the last 10 games, including 41 runs against LSG. He has the ability to perform well this season.

9

Jamie Overton CSK | ALL

Jamie Overton performed exceptionally well in the previous game, taking four wickets against Delhi. CSK fans will expect a good performance from him this season.

8

Vaibhav Arora KKR | BOWL

Vaibhav Arora has performed well in the IPL. He has taken 14 wickets in the last 9 games. KKR fans will expect a good performance from him this season.

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8

Ramandeep Singh

KKR | BAT

7.5

Umran Malik

KKR | BOWL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Apr 13 2026 6:52 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

CSK

6 : 5

KKR

Credits Left
10.5/100

Mega League
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
VC

9.5

Sanju Samson
C

8.5

Finn Allen

8

Ajinkya Rahane

7.5

Ayush Mhatre

7.5

Sarfaraz Khan

8.5

Cameron Green

7.5

Jamie Overton

9

Shivam Dube

7

Vaibhav Arora

8

Anshul Kamboj

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

CSK

6 : 5

KKR

Credits Left
10.5/100

Grand League
Angkrish Raghuvanshi

9.5

Sanju Samson

8.5

Finn Allen
C

8

Ajinkya Rahane
VC

7.5

Ayush Mhatre

7.5

Sarfaraz Khan

8.5

Cameron Green

7.5

Jamie Overton

9

Shivam Dube

7

Vaibhav Arora

8

Anshul Kamboj

8.5

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