CSK vs KKR Toss Prediction: Probable Playing XI, Match Prediction for IPL 2026

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The Chennai Super Kings will be up against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where the pitch and the toss will likely play a decisive role. The surface at the venue is usually good for spinners, but in recent games it has also helped batters, as the ball is coming nicely onto the bat.

A score of around 180 to 190 is generally seen as a competitive total here, and anything higher can be tough to chase, but still quite possible. Another important factor is dew in the second innings, which can make batting easier and reduce the impact of spin bowlers. Because of this, teams often prefer to bowl first, as per our today toss prediction.

CSK vs KKR Match Details

Tournament	Indian Premier League 2026
Match	Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 22
Toss	To be updated
Venue	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Match Start Time	7:30 PM IST, 14th April 2026
Scorecard	CSK vs KKR Indian Premier League

CSK vs KKR Toss History

As per our CSK vs KKR toss prediction today, recent meetings between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) show a balanced rivalry with both teams sharing wins. In the 2025 season, both sides won one game each. The 2023 season also saw one win each, with KKR winning in Chennai and CSK bouncing back strongly at Eden Gardens. In the last five matches, the chasing side has been the more successful, with four wins to their name.

Match	Date	Toss Winner & Decision	Result	Venue
KKR vs CSK, IPL 2025	7 May, 2025	KKR won toss, opted to bat	CSK won by 2 wickets	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
CSK vs KKR, IPL 2025	11 April, 2025	KKR won toss, opted to field	KKR won by 8 wickets	M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
CSK vs KKR, IPL 2024	8 April, 2024	CSK won toss, opted to field	CSK won by 7 wickets	M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
CSK vs KKR, IPL 2023	14 May, 2023	CSK won toss, opted to bat	KKR won by 6 wickets	M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
KKR vs CSK, IPL 2023	23 April, 2023	KKR won toss, opted to field	CSK won by 49 runs	Eden Gardens, Kolkata

CSK vs KKR Team Performance

The Chennai Super Kings won the first game of their season in their fourth outing, and they will be pleased with their effort as the entire playing 11 seems to be coming back to form, while the Kolkata Knight Riders are yet to win a game in the season and are currently at the last position in the points table.

Team	Last 5 Matches	Results Summary
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)	W, L, L, L, W	2 Win – 3 Losses
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	L, NR, L, L, L	0 Wins – 4 Losses

CSK vs KKR Toss Prediction

As per our CSK vs KKR 2026 toss prediction, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad is expected to make the right call at the toss and opt to bowl first in Match 22 of IPL 2026. The surface has turned out to be a batting-friendly track, as even scores above 200 can be easily chased in the second innings.

CSK vs KKR Today Playing 11 (Probable)

The five-time IPL champions, CSK, have finally found their winning combination and will most likely go ahead with the same playing 11 as in their last match, while KKR are yet to win a match and are in serious trouble in the tournament. As per our CSK vs KKR Dream11 prediction, Sanju Samson and Finn Allen could prove to be the differential picks for your fantasy teams.

Chennai Super Kings Playing 11	Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11
Sanju Samson (wk)	Finn Allen
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)	Ajinkya Rahane (c)
Ayush Mhatre	Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk)
Sarfaraz Khan	Cameron Green
Dewald Brevis	Rinku Singh
Shivam Dube	Ramandeep Singh
Jamie Overton	Rovman Powell
Noor Ahmad	Anukul Roy
Gurjapneet Singh	Sunil Narine
Anshul Kamboj	Navdeep Saini
Khaleel Ahmed	Kartik Tyagi
Impact player: Akeal Hosein	Impact Player: Vaibhav Arora

CSK vs KKR Today Match Winner

The Chennai Super Kings hold a slight upper hand over the Kolkata Knight Riders in this matchup. CSK got their first win of the tournament in their previous outing, where both the batting unit and bowling attack worked effectively. Historically, as well, they have enjoyed a clear advantage over KKR at this venue, winning 8 out of 12 encounters at the Cheapauk Stadium.