The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), three-time IPL champions, are still searching for their first win of the 2026 season as they face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. After losing their first three matches, KKR are under pressure to deliver a turnaround performance.
CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, finally ended their losing streak with a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals. The victory has boosted confidence in the squad, especially with strong batting contributions, including a recent century from Sanju Samson, who has quickly become a key player for the franchise.
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MS Dhoni Fitness Update
All eyes remain on MS Dhoni, who missed the first four matches due to a leg injury. While he has returned to light training and net sessions, he is still not fully fit and is unlikely to feature in this match, despite fan expectations of a comeback.
KKR, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, will depend on players like Finn Allen and Rinku Singh to spark their campaign. Their bowling attack will also be crucial in containing CSK’s in-form batting lineup.
CSK, meanwhile, will look to carry forward momentum and strengthen their position in the early stages of the tournament.
CSK vs KKR Live telecast:
The CSK vs KKR match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network in India.
CSK vs KKR Live Streaming
Fans can stream the match live on the JioHotstar app and website.
CSK vs KKR Squad
Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurjapneet Singh.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy/Varun Chakravarthy, Navdeep Saini, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora.
