After CSK’s explosive victory, the former legend made a big statement, saying, I feel sad for KKR.

News India Live, Digital Desk: In the 22nd match of IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have strengthened their position in the points table by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 32 runs. In this match played at Chepauk ground, Chennai defeated Kolkata in every department. However, after this big win, the comment of a former cricketer is going viral on social media, who expressed sympathy on the condition of KKR and said that he is feeling ‘sad for Kolkata’. KKR’s fourth consecutive defeat and worries of the veterans. This season is proving to be like a nightmare for Kolkata Knight Riders. The team had to face its fourth consecutive defeat in this match. The former Indian cricketer and commentator questioned KKR’s team balance, saying, “It is sad to see the way this team is disintegrating. They are not short of talent, but the combination on the field seems to be a complete failure.” He particularly expressed concern over the collapse of KKR’s batting and the flop performance of expensive players. The real heroes of Chennai’s victory were the lethal bowling of Noor Ahmed and Anshul Kamboj. Afghanistan’s mystery spinner Noor Ahmed trapped the KKR batsmen in his web of spin in such a way that they could not recover. Noor took 3 important wickets giving just 21 runs in 4 overs. At the same time, young bowler Anshul Kamboj also performed brilliantly and took 2 wickets. In front of the sharp bowling of these two, big names of KKR like Andre Russell and Shreyas Iyer (who is playing for Punjab Kings this time, but KKR’s batting unit is missing them) looked ineffective. Brilliant innings of Sanju Samson and Padikkal. Earlier, after losing the toss and opting to bat, Chennai Super Kings scored a huge score of 192 runs for 5 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Captain Sanju Samson, playing the captaincy innings, scored 48 runs in 32 balls, which included 3 sixes and 4 fours. He was well supported by Devdutt Padikkal, who played a brilliant inning of 41 runs. In the end, cameos by Sarfaraz Khan (23) and Shivam Dubey (13) took the team beyond 190. KKR’s position in the points table is critical. After this defeat, KKR’s team has slipped to 10th place in the points table. With only 1 point in 5 matches, the path to the playoffs has become very difficult for the team. Team captain Ajinkya Rahane (28 runs) also expressed disappointment after the defeat and believed that the team needs major changes in its game plan. Now it remains to be seen whether KKR is able to make a comeback in the next matches or this ‘sympathy’ of the giants will prove to be correct.