IPL 2026 Match 22: CSK Predicted Playing XI vs KKR

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) play host to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday, April 14. This is an important encounter for both teams, who have not had a great start to the season. While CSK have won only one match in four, KKR are still searching for their first victory. 

The Men in Yellow are placed ninth on the points table, while Ajinkya Rahane and Co. find themselves at the bottom. Chennai will have the home advantage heading into this clash. It will be interesting to see if KKR bring Matheesha Pathirana into the lineup straightaway if he lands in India ahead of the encounter.

CSK Predicted Playing XI vs KKR, IPL 2026 Match 22:

Top-order: Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Ayush Mhatre

Sanju Samson was struggling for runs in the first three games. However, he showed his class in the last encounter against the Delhi Capitals, scoring a blistering century. 

His opening partner and CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, however, has not been at his best. Ayush Mhatre forged a phenomenal partnership with Samson in the last game and notched up a half-century for himself.

Middle-order: Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton

Sarfaraz Khan has looked in red-hot form. However, his performances have come in losing causes. Shivam Dube has carried his form from the T20 World Cup into the IPL. He will have a key role to play through middle overs. 

Dewald Brevis will be raring to go after missing the first three games due to injury and not getting to bat in the last one against Delhi. Jamie Overton has contributed with bat and ball so far. In two innings, he has scored 80 runs and picked up five wickets in eight overs.

Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Khaleel Ahmed

Noor Ahmad has not been at his best this season. The Afghanistan spinner has picked up only one wicket in four games. Khaleel Ahmed has also been struggling with his form and has only one wicket from four matches. 

Anshul Kamboj has picked up eight wickets in four games and looked impressive. However, he has not got the kind of support he would have liked from his fellow bowlers. Gurjapneet Singh made his IPL debut in the last game. He performed decently, bagging the wicket of Axar Patel and giving away 39 runs in his four-over spell.

CSK’s Predicted Playing XI: 

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

Impact Player: Akeal Hosein

FAQs 

When and where will the match be played? 

The match 22 between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 14.

What could be a winning score in this match? 

The Chepauk surface is no longer a spinner’s paradise. Batters have wreaked havoc at this venue in recent seasons. The chasing team would fancy themselves if the target is below 200. The team that bats first should target the 210-220 mark.

Which CSK player can make the biggest difference? 

Sanju Samson will be CSK’s player to watch out for in this contest, considering his stunning form with the bat.  

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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