CSK vs KKR: Consecutive defeats, poor performance, which team will move ahead? Watch the match here

Indian Premier League 2026 has now reached its 22nd match. The teams of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders are going to clash. Both teams are expected to perform well, but consecutive defeats are spoiling the equation for both. The lack of Mahendra Singh Dhoni is clearly visible in CSK, new faces are not able to come out of the difficult times, the condition of KKR is also not very amazing.

This match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Both teams have not been able to get going this season. CSK has won only one win in 4 matches, while KKR’s condition is also similar. Only the match against Punjab Kings was canceled due to rain, so the point was gained.

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Teams scattered in performance, how will the competition be?

Currently both the teams are at the bottom of the points table. The further journey of the team that loses this match will become very difficult, because after that it will be necessary to win almost every match.

How is the condition of the team?

After the recent inclusion of Sanju Samson in the CSK team, new life has come into the team. Samson has been in good form since the T20 World Cup. KKR has not been able to completely field its first choice bowlers yet.

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• CSK’s probable playing 11: Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dubey, Sarfaraz Khan, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed, Khalil Ahmed and Gurjapaneet Singh can be included.
• KKR’s probable playing 11: Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wicketkeeper), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Ramandev Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy or Varun Chakraborty, Navdeep Saini, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora.

What is the challenge?

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad: The pressure is increasing. Ayush Mhatre is batting very fast in the powerplay. While Ajinkya is scoring good runs for KKR, his strike rate is still considered quite slow. The losing team may be in danger of an early exit from the tournament, while the winning team will get a chance to advance.

CSK feels that due to the form of Sanju Simon, their team is looking a little stronger. KKR has hope from the fitness of Varun Chakraborty.

How is the pitch?

In recent night matches on the pitch of MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), the team batting first has got the advantage. It is very hot. It is certain that the performance of the players will be affected. Both the teams have been IPL champions, so the match is very special.

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Where to watch the match?

You can watch this match on TV on Star Sports Network. You can watch it on Jio Hotstar app and website.

When will the match start?

The match will start at 7.30. The toss will take place at 7 o’clock.

Where to watch for free?

If you are a Jio, Airtel and Vodafone user, then there are many data packs in which Jio Hotstar app streaming is being given free. You can stream the entire IPL season by purchasing any pack.