CSK Beat KKR by 32 Runs in IPL Thriller
TATA IPL 2026, Match 22:Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs: Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs in IPL 2026, thanks to an excellent bowling performance led by Noor Ahmed. CSK scored 192/5 in 20 overs after batting first. Sanju Samson top-scored with 48 runs, while Ayush Mhatre added a quick 38.
In reply, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) struggled and managed only 160/7. Ramandeep Singh (35) and Rovman Powell (31*) tried to fight back, but it was not enough. Noor Ahmed was the star with 3 wickets, breaking KKR’s batting with key dismissals. CSK bowlers kept pressure throughout the match. KKR remains winless in IPL 2026, while CSK secured their second straight victory.
CSK Players
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Noor Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Aqeel Hussain.
KKR Players
Finn Allen, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Cameron Green, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy.
CSK Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | b Anukul Roy |
| Ayush Mhatre | 38 | 17 | 6 | 2 | c KKR |
| Sanju Samson | 48 | 32 | 4 | 3 | b Kartik Tyagi |
| Sarfaraz Khan | 23 | 18 | 1 | 2 | c Sunil Narine |
| Dewald Brevis | 41 | 29 | 4 | 2 | b Kartik Tyagi |
| Others | — | — | — | — | Not detailed |
Total: 192/5 (20 overs)
KKR Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | Low score | — | — | — | early wicket |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 28 | — | — | — | b Noor Ahmed |
| Sunil Narine | 24 | — | — | — | c/b |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 27 | — | — | — | out |
| Ramandeep Singh | 35 | 23 | 4 | 1 | out |
| Rovman Powell | 31* | 22 | 1 | 2 | not out |
| Others | — | — | — | — | low scores |
Total: 160/7 (20 overs)
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