CSK vs KKR IPL 2026: Spinners do the trick to help Super Kings outplay Knight Riders
A three wicket haul from Noor Ahmad (3/21 from four overs) and an economical spell from Akeal Hosein (1/26 from four overs) helped Chennai Super Kings win its second game on the trot as it defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday night.
It was a memorable night for CSK’s tweakers who made good use of the conditions and executed their plans to perfection to take the sting out of KKR’s chase.
Earlier in the day, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bowl first. CSK lost Ruturaj Gaikwad early but Ayush Mhatre along with Sanju Samson put on a show as the home side raced to 72 within the PowerPlay.
KKR’s bowlers, however did well to pull things back to restrict CSK to 192. KKR tried to make the most of the PowerPlay by making Sunil Narine open with Finn Allen but the move did not pay off and both openers were sent packing by the fifth over.
Thereafter, it was the Noor Ahmad show. KKR was already falling behind the chase when Noor was introduced but after the Afghan spinner struck thrice, the visitor was well and truly out of the game.
It was another commanding performance by the Men in Yellow after their victory against Delhi Capitals in the last match. For KKR, it was more misery as it crashed to its fourth defeat in five matches.
Published on Apr 14, 2026
