In the Match 22 of IPL 2026 at Chepauk, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are in a strong position, but Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have recently shifted gears to stay in the hunt.
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Live Scorecard Summary
- CSK: 192/5 (20 overs)
- KKR: 81/3 (10 overs)
- Status: KKR need 112 runs from 60 balls (Required Run Rate: 11.2)
Match Highlights
CSK Innings (Batting):
- Sanju Samson: 48 off 32 balls (anchored the innings before being bowled by Tyagi).
- Dewald Brevis: 41 off 29 balls (provided crucial late-innings runs).
- Ayush Mhatre: 38 off 17 balls (an explosive Powerplay cameo that set the tone).
- Bowling (KKR): Kartik Tyagi was the standout, finishing with 2/35. KKR’s spin trio (Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, and Varun Chakaravarthy) bowled tightly during the middle overs to prevent a 200+ total.
KKR Innings (Chasing):
- Early Wickets: KKR lost Finn Allen (1) and Sunil Narine (24) early in the chase.
- Current Stand: Ajinkya Rahane (26)* and Rinku Singh (1)* are at the crease. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (27) was recently dismissed after a promising knock.
- The Big Over: KKR found momentum in the 9th over, where Rahane slammed Gurjapneet Singh for two sixes, bringing the required rate slightly down.
Key Match Info
- Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai.
- Toss: KKR won the toss and elected to bowl first.
- Win Probability: CSK remains the favorite with a 71.7% chance of winning as the asking rate stays above 11 runs per over.
