IPL Match Preview: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be searching for their first win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) away from home in a bid to move up from the bottom of the points table.
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Date, Time and Venue
The CSK vs KKR game will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on April 14. The match will commence on 19:30 IST and the coin toss will take place half an hour earlier.
CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
You can watch the match between CSK and KKR live on the JioHotstar app in India. The live broadcast of the game will be available on Star Sports Network channels.
Probable Playing XI plus impact player for Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
CSK are unlikely to tinker with the winning combination. Their main concern is skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's form. Noor Ahmad may retain his place despite taking just one wicket in the IPL 2026 so far. Meanwhile, MS Dhoni is likely to remain on sidelines.
CSK Probable Playing XII: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh
KKR are missing the services of their star pacer Matheesha Pathirana who has got the NOC from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) but unlikely to feature against his former franchise. Meanwhile, Varun Chakaravarthy’s participation is in doubt as well. Navdeep Saini was not impressive on KKR debut KKR may look to replace him if they have a fit Umran Malik. They can also introduce a newbie like Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) did against Rajasthan Royals (RR).
KKR Probable Playing XII: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Finn Allen, Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy/Umran Malik, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora.
CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Record in IPL History
CSK have dominated KKR, winning 20 out of 32 games. The last time the two teams played at Chepauk, CSK managed to score 103/9 with spinners taking six wickets. KKR registered a comprehensive eight-wicket win.
Pitch Report and Weather Forecast for Today’s Match
The two games played at MA Chidambaram Stadium have been high-scoring. Another batting paradise is expected at the venue. Rain is unlikely to interrupt the game.