Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Highlights, 22nd Match | Apr 14: Noor Ahmad Triple Strike Breaks KKR Resistance As CSK Seal Clinical 32-Run Win at Chepauk

CSK vs KKR 22nd IPL Match Highlights saw Chennai Super Kings secure a 32-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Posting 192/5, CSK controlled the contest with both bat and ball, keeping KKR to 160/7. The result leaves CSK at position 8 and KKR at position 10 in the standings.

Chennai Super Kings built their innings with a strong powerplay, reaching 72/2 in the first six overs after early intent from Ayush Mhatre and Sanju Samson. Despite losing Ruturaj Gaikwad early, the middle order ensured continuity as Mhatre’s brisk 38 off 17 balls shifted early momentum. Dewald Brevis and Sarfaraz Khan then stabilized through the middle overs, keeping the scoring rate above nine per over.

The innings progressed with calculated aggression rather than collapse. Samson’s 48 anchored the first half, while Brevis contributed 41, forming key partnerships that carried CSK past 150 in 15.3 overs. KKR’s bowlers, particularly Sunil Narine and Anukul Roy, provided some control in patches, but expensive spells from Vaibhav Arora and Cameron Green allowed CSK to finish strongly at 192/5.

In response, Kolkata Knight Riders struggled early against disciplined bowling. Losing Finn Allen cheaply and managing just 36 runs in the powerplay put them immediately behind the required rate. Contributions from Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi kept them in touch temporarily, but the innings never found sustained acceleration.

The middle overs proved decisive as Noor Ahmad dismantled the KKR core with a three-wicket spell. His wickets of Rahane, Rinku Singh, and Cameron Green in quick succession disrupted the chase. Despite late resistance from Rovman Powell and Ramandeep Singh, who added a 50-run stand, the required rate proved too steep. CSK’s bowling unit maintained control, conceding only 160/7 across 20 overs.

Toss Winner

The toss went in favour of Kolkata Knight Riders, who elected to bowl first.

Key Moment

Noor Ahmad’s spell between the 10th and 13th overs, where he removed Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, and Cameron Green, effectively broke KKR’s chase and shifted the match decisively in CSK’s favor.

Star Performer / MVP

Noor Ahmad was the defining performer with figures of 3/21 in 4 overs, removing key middle-order batters and controlling the run flow during the chase.

Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Summary

CSK vs KKR Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Khaleel Ahmed

Kolkata Knight Riders: Finn Allen, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi

FAQs – Yesterday’s Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders 22nd Match (Apr 14, 2026)

Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders match?
A1: Yesterday (April 14, 2026): 22nd Match
Chennai Super Kings (192/5) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (160/7) by 32 runs.
Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson scored 48, with strong support from Dewald Brevis (41).
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rovman Powell fought with 31, while Noor Ahmad led CSK’s bowling.
Result: CSK moved to position 8, while KKR remained at position 10.

Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Noor Ahmad was named the Player of the Match for his impactful spell of 3/21 in 4 overs, dismantling KKR’s middle order.

Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai. Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field first.

Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Chennai Super Kings, Sanju Samson top-scored with 48. For Kolkata Knight Riders, Rovman Powell was the leading run-scorer with 31.