Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Preview & Prediction | IPL 2026 | League Stage

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Chennai Super Kings aim to make it back-to-back home wins, with Kolkata Knight Riders the latest visitors to Chepauk.

Date & time:

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, India

Weather: Temperatures to stay in the thirties even as the sun sets during play.

How to watch: USA – Willow TV / UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go

Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders prediction

Chennai Super Kings finally got their first two points on the board this past weekend, thanks largely to the contributions of one player in particular. Sanju Samson turbocharged CSK with a brilliant unbeaten 115, driving his side to 212/2 from 20 overs. The bowlers proceeded to back Samson’s efforts up by bowling out Delhi Capitals for 189 with Jamie Overton bagging four wickets.

However, Kolkata Knight Riders are still without success this campaign as their miserable period following the departure of Sourav Ganguly and his key staff before the start of last season continues. Whether it’s not scoring enough runs, not taking enough wickets or failing to stifle the opposition batters, nothing is going right for them. With new found momentum on the side of Chennai, backing the hosts appears the smart play.

Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders tip: Chennai Super Kings to win