Chennai Super Kings will face Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2026 encounter on Tuesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. After a tough stretch that saw them suffer three consecutive defeats, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s side finally found their footing, securing their first win of the campaign by beating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. Kolkata Knight Riders, meanwhile, are still searching for their first league victory of the season; in four matches, they have lost three times, with their only point arriving from a washed-out contest against Punjab Kings. With the match set to get underway, plenty of attention will also be on the availability of CSK icon MS Dhoni, who is currently sidelined due to injury.
Chennai will aim to carry the momentum from that much-needed turnaround result into this game, with the target clear: make it count at home against a KKR team that has yet to register a win. CSK’s breakthrough came in their previous outing versus Delhi Capitals, where an all-round display set the tone. The batting effort was highlighted by Sanju Samson’s first major impact of the season—a quick 56-ball 115—alongside contributions that helped set a platform, while the bowling unit then did the job to help seal the 23-run margin.
CSK vs KKR live coverage begins from the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Hello and welcome to live updates from IPL 2026 as Chennai Super Kings take on Kolkata Knight Riders—stay with us for ball-by-ball developments and the latest match updates.
