Last Updated on 3 weeks ago by Charbel Coorey

Two teams with five IPL titles between them face off in a crucial clash at Chepauk. They are currently in ninth and tenth position, so the time is now to get going.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are still winless. They still be scratching their heads as to how they lost against Lucknow Super Giants last week. Mukul Choudhary’s six-hitting spree shocked Eden Gardens, and the bowlers need to deliver now as Sanju Samson finally got into gear for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

CSK got off the mark with a solid victory against Delhi Capitals. Samson’s hundred, along with Ayush Mhatre and Shivam Dube, took the Yellow Army to 212/2. A strong start by DC in the powerplay could have had the fans feeling a sense of deja vu, but Jamie Overton produced his best display with the ball in a CSK jersey to help seal a 32-run win.

CSK currently sit two points outside the top four and must improve their net run rate of -1.532. KKR only have a point from a washout and need their top order to fire in the powerplay in their quest to improve their own poor net run rate of -1.315.

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IPL 2026 22nd Match: CSK vs KKR Possible Playing XIIs

Chennai Super Kings: 1. Sanju Samson (wk), 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), 3. Ayush Mhatre, 4. Shivam Dube, 5. Sarfaraz Khan, 6. Dewald Brevis (OS), 7. Jamie Overton (OS), 8. Akeal Hosein (OS), 9. Noor Ahmad (OS), 10. Anshul Kamboj, 11. Gurjapneet Singh, 12. Khaleel Ahmed

Kolkata Knight Riders: 1. Ajinkya Rahane (c), 2. Finn Allen (OS), 3. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, 4. Cameron Green (OS), 5. Rinku Singh, 6. Rovman Powell (OS), 7. Ramandeep Singh, 8. Anukul Roy, 9. Sunil Narine (OS), 10. Navdeep Saini/Varun Chakravarthy, 11. Kartik Tyagi, 12. Vaibhav Arora

Insights that could decide how the CSK vs KKR match will transpire

Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AI data.

• CSK average 70.6 runs in the powerplay in their last five matches at Chepauk. KKR, on this ground, average 73.8 in the first six overs. If Finn Allen gets going, this number can skyrocket.
• Since 2019, teams batting first lose an average of 1.79 wickets in the powerplay at Chepauk. Teams batting second lose 1.84.
• CSK have a 74% chance of winning if they bat first, lose one wicket in the powerplay, score 50 runs at the death, and finish with 200 runs. The corresponding figure for KKR is 67%.

For more such information, check out SPODA AI below, where you can even ask a question.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for CSK vs KKR: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper picks:

• Sanju Samson is fresh off a terrific century on this ground against DC (112* off 56 balls).
• Finn Allen is yet to play a match-winning innings in this IPL. Today could be his day on this batting-friendly ground where powerplay scores are high.
• Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been a consistent force this season (51, 52, 45 in completed matches). Raghuvanshi has a 65.39% probability of making a 20+ score in this match, according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.

Key batter picks:

• Ayush Mhatre has struck two half-centuries in as many matches at Chepauk this season (73 vs. PBKS, 59 vs. DC). He has the highest probability of any player of making a 30+ score (63.64% chance), according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
• Ajinkya Rahane has scored 112 runs in his past three matches against CSK. However, the KKR captain has a poor record at Chepauk (271 runs, avg. 16.9, SR 119.9).

Top allrounder picks:

• Jamie Overton is now a key part of the CSK attack (4/18 against DC). His pace is right up (145km/h-plus) and bowls an excellent hit-the-deck delivery.
• Shivam Dube has 245 runs at an average of 40.8 and strike rate of 131.7 against KKR. He strikes at 145.5 against Varun Chakavarthy (44 balls, 64 runs, one dismissal).

Key bowler picks:

• Anshul Kamboj has taken eight wickets in four matches in this IPL (340 Dream11 points).

Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Cameron Green is struggling to find his best form in this IPL. But, he still offers fantasy value as he bats in the top four and is back bowling.
• KKR should use Sunil Narine in the powerplay. He has an excellent head-to-head matchup against Sanju Samson: 82 balls, 66 runs, three wickets.
• Dewald Brevis didn’t get the opportunity to bat against DC, but this doesn’t happen too often. Brevis smashed 52 off 25 balls against KKR last season. One to watch.
• Varun Chakravarthy against CSK: 11 inns, 13 wickets, avg. 23.8, SR 20.3.
• Ruturaj Gaikwad is battling to find his best form. But, he has three fifties in eight innings (327 runs, avg. 46.7, SR 133.5).

Other Stats and Important Matchups

• Head-to-head: 32 matches, CSK 20, KKR 11, N/R 1.
• Vaibhav Arora vs. Sanju Samson: 12 balls, 18 runs, one wicket.
• Sunil Narine vs. Shivam Dube: 47 balls, 43 runs, no wickets.
• Khaleel Ahmed vs. Ajinkya Rahane: 21 balls, 25 runs, one wicket.

IPL 2026 22nd Match: CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today

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Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

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IPL 2026 22nd Match: CSK vs KKR Match Prediction – Who will win?

CSK have a sense of confidence after getting their first win. Will back CSK to win this match.

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