IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders Match Preview and Prediction

Match 22 of the 2026 Indian Premier League will see Chennai Super Kings lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday at the legendary Eden Gardens.

Chennai Super Kings Preview

Chennai Super Kings have finally picked up their first win of the season following a 23-run win against the Delhi Capitals in front of their home fans. The win comes as a morale booster for the five-time champions, following a disappointing start to the season that saw them lose three games in a row, losing to the Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings. The turnaround was largely powered by an outstanding batting display. Sanju Samson delivered a superb unbeaten 115 off just 56 balls, while Ayush Mhatre provided solid support with a well-made 59 from 36 deliveries. The duo combined brilliantly, putting together a crucial 113-run partnership for the second wicket to steer CSK to an imposing total of 212.

Chennai Super Kings XI:

Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Jamie Overton, Shivam Dube, Noor Ahmed/Zak Foulkes, Anshul Kamboj, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewalad Brevis, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurjapneet Singh

Kolkata Knight Riders Preview

Kolkata Knight Riders are still searching for their first victory of the 2026 Indian Premier League season, with a difficult start leaving them rooted at the bottom of the table on just one point. Kolkata heads into this fixture on the back of a disappointing result, having suffered a narrow three-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens last Thursday. It has been a frustrating campaign so far for KKR, who have managed only a single point from four matches. That point came in a rain-affected clash against Punjab Kings, with the game washed out before a result could be decided. Despite the team’s struggles, Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been a bright spot, leading the side’s batting charts with 155 runs so far this season.

Delhi Capitals Predicted XI:

Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Navdeep Saini, Kartik Tyagi.

Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders Prediction

CSK are coming off a strong batting performance, and confidence matters in T20 cricket. If their top order clicks again, especially in the powerplay, they can put Kolkata Knight Riders under early pressure. My prediction is Chennai Super Kings to win the match with 1xBet offering 1.77 odds.