{"id":3354,"date":"2026-04-14T17:01:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T17:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/?p=3354"},"modified":"2026-04-14T17:01:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T17:01:28","slug":"chennai-super-kings-csk-are-in-a-strong-position-but-kolkata-knight-riders-kkr-have-recently-shifted-gears-to-stay-in-the-hunt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/?p=3354","title":{"rendered":"Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are in a strong position, but Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have recently shifted gears to stay in the hunt."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In the Match 22 of IPL 2026 at Chepauk, Chennai Super Kings (CSK)<\/strong> are in a strong position, but Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)<\/strong> have recently shifted gears to stay in the hunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Live Scorecard Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • CSK:<\/strong> 192\/5 (20 overs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • KKR:<\/strong> 81\/3 (10 overs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Status:<\/strong> KKR need 112 runs<\/strong> from 60 balls (Required Run Rate: 11.2<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Match Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    CSK Innings (Batting):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Sanju Samson:<\/strong> 48 off 32 balls (anchored the innings before being bowled by Tyagi).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Dewald Brevis:<\/strong> 41 off 29 balls (provided crucial late-innings runs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Ayush Mhatre:<\/strong> 38 off 17 balls (an explosive Powerplay cameo that set the tone).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Bowling (KKR):<\/strong> Kartik Tyagi<\/strong> was the standout, finishing with 2\/35<\/strong>. KKR’s spin trio (Sunil Narine<\/strong>, Anukul Roy<\/strong>, and Varun Chakaravarthy<\/strong>) bowled tightly during the middle overs to prevent a 200+ total.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      KKR Innings (Chasing):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Early Wickets:<\/strong> KKR lost Finn Allen (1)<\/strong> and Sunil Narine (24)<\/strong> early in the chase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Current Stand:<\/strong> Ajinkya Rahane (26)<\/em>* and Rinku Singh (1)<\/em>* are at the crease. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (27)<\/strong> was recently dismissed after a promising knock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The Big Over:<\/strong> KKR found momentum in the 9th over, where Rahane slammed Gurjapneet Singh for two sixes, bringing the required rate slightly down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        Key Match Info<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Venue:<\/strong> M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Toss:<\/strong> KKR won the toss and elected to bowl first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Win Probability:<\/strong> CSK remains the favorite with a 71.7%<\/strong> chance of winning as the asking rate stays above 11 runs per over.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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