Kumar Bahukhandi
KKR vs CSK – Photo: IPL
IPL Live Cricket Score, CSK vs KKR Indian Premier League 2026: Hello! Welcome to the live blog on channel24india.com. In the IPL 2026, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are facing off against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) today. Neither team has performed well so far this season, and they currently sit at the very bottom of the points table. It will be interesting to see today whether or not KKR can finally secure a victory.
Live Updates
11:30 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: CSK Wins
Powered by a brilliant bowling performance led by Noor Ahmad, CSK has defeated KKR by 32 runs. Batting first, CSK posted a total of 192 runs for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. In reply, the KKR team could only manage 160 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their 20 overs. The Kolkata team has not won a single match in IPL 2026 so far, while this marks CSK’s second consecutive victory. For KKR, Ramandeep Singh was the top scorer, getting dismissed after making 35 runs. Additionally, Rovman Powell remained unbeaten with 31 runs. On the bowling front for CSK, Noor Ahmad claimed three wickets, while Anshul Kamboj took two. Khaleel Ahmed and Akeal Hosein secured one wicket each.
11:01 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: KKR’s Score Crosses 100
KKR’s score has crossed the 100-run mark, with Ramandeep currently batting alongside Rovman Powell. A partnership is flourishing between these two batsmen.
10:42 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Rinku Singh dismissed cheaply
Rinku Singh has once again been dismissed for a low score. KKR have lost six wickets with the score at 90 runs. Rinku Singh was dismissed by Noor, departing after scoring 6 runs off 12 balls.
10:34 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Green out without opening his account
Cameron Green has been dismissed without scoring a single run. Noor has dealt KKR a double blow on consecutive deliveries. Noor first dismissed Rahane and then bowled Green, sending him back to the pavilion. However, Noor could not complete his hat-trick.
10:32 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: 4th wicket for CSK
KKR have suffered their fourth blow in the form of captain Ajinkya Rahane. Rahane was dismissed off Noor’s bowling. Rahane departed after scoring 28 runs off 22 balls, an innings that included two sixes.
10:26 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: 3rd blow for KKR
Akeal Hosein has dealt KKR their third blow by dismissing Angkrish Raghuvanshi. A 50-run partnership for the third wicket had developed between Raghuvanshi and Rahane. Raghuvanshi was dismissed after scoring 27 runs off 19 balls, an innings featuring three fours and one six.
10:15 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: KKR’s score crosses 50
A partnership is flourishing between Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, pushing KKR’s score past the 50-run mark. CSK have claimed two wickets so far in the innings.
09:57 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Narine Returns to the Pavilion
Khaleel Ahmed has dealt KKR their second blow by dismissing Sunil Narine. Narine had received a lifeline earlier, but he failed to capitalize on it and was dismissed after scoring 24 runs off 17 balls, an innings featuring two fours and two sixes.
09:44 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Allen Returns to the Pavilion
KKR has suffered their first setback with the dismissal of Finn Allen. Allen was dismissed after scoring just one run off three balls. Anshul Kamboj claimed Allen as his victim.
09:37 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: KKR’s Innings Begin
KKR’s innings have commenced as they chase the target against CSK. Sunil Narine has walked out to open the innings for KKR alongside Finn Allen. KKR has made a change to their opening pair, as Allen and Ajinkya Rahane had been opening the innings until now.
09:19 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: CSK’s Innings Concludes
CSK has set a target of 193 runs for KKR. Batting first, Chennai posted a total of 192 runs for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. For CSK, Sanju Samson was the top scorer with 48 runs, while Dewald Brevis played an innings of 41 runs. Ayush Mhatre played a blistering knock of 38 runs off just 17 balls. At one stage, it appeared as though CSK was on track to cross the 200-run mark, but the KKR bowlers staged a comeback to rein them in. For KKR, Kartik Tyagi claimed two wickets, while Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy, and Sunil Narine took one wicket each.
09:03 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Brevis Misses Out on Half-Century
Kartik Tyagi has dealt CSK their fifth blow by dismissing Dewald Brevis.
08:56 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Fourth Blow for CSK
Sunil Narine has dealt CSK their fourth blow by dismissing Sarfaraz Khan. Sarfaraz was dismissed after scoring 23 runs off 18 balls, an innings that included one four and two sixes. Sarfaraz and Dewald Brevis shared a 51-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
08:45 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Brevis-Sarfaraz Partnership
Following Samson’s dismissal, a partnership for the fourth wicket is blossoming between Sarfaraz Khan and Dewald Brevis. CSK’s score has neared the 150-run mark, while KKR has claimed three wickets so far.
08:25 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Samson Misses Out on Half-Century
Sanju Samson missed out on a half-century and became the third batsman to be dismissed. Samson was batting brilliantly, but Kartik Tyagi bowled him out, sending him back to the pavilion. Samson was dismissed after scoring 48 runs off 32 balls, an innings studded with four fours and three sixes.
08:18 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: CSK’s Score Crosses 100
CSK’s score has crossed the 100-run mark against KKR. A partnership is flourishing between Samson and Dewald Brevis. KKR has secured two wickets so far.
07:59 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Mhatre Returns to the Pavilion
CSK has suffered a second blow with the dismissal of Ayush Mhatre. Mhatre was batting brilliantly but lost his wicket off a delivery from Vaibhav Arora. Mhatre was dismissed after scoring 38 runs off 17 balls, an innings studded with six fours and two sixes. Mhatre and Sanju Samson shared a 47-run partnership for the second wicket, coming off just 22 balls.
07:50 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Mhatre’s Explosive Batting
Despite suffering an early setback, CSK’s run rate remains unaffected. Ayush Mhatre is batting in an explosive manner and is receiving excellent support from Sanju Samson at the other end. CSK’s score has already crossed the 50-run mark within just the fourth over.
07:42 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: First Blow for CSK
Anukul Roy has handed KKR their first breakthrough by dismissing CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad has been dismissed after scoring 7 runs off 6 balls, including one boundary.
07:31 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: CSK’s Innings Begin
CSK’s batting innings against KKR has commenced. Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad have walked out to open the innings for CSK.
07:05 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Playing-11 for Both Teams
CSK: Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Ruturaj Gaikwad (Wicketkeeper), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Khaleel Ahmed.
Impact Subs: Matthew Short, Akeal Hosein, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Matt Henry.
KKR: Ajinkya Rahane (Captain), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Wicketkeeper), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi.
Impact Subs: Finn Allen, Manish Pandey, Tejasvi Dahiya, Tim Seifert, Navdeep Saini.
07:02 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: KKR Wins the Toss
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane has won the toss and elected to bowl first. KKR has made one change to their Playing-11 for this match. Rahane confirmed that Varun Chakravarthy is now fit and has been included in the playing XI for this game. Varun takes the place of Navdeep Saini in the team. CSK has made no changes to their Playing-11. This means that Mahendra Singh Dhoni will not be playing in this match either.
06:40 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Will Dhoni Make a Comeback Against KKR?
However, for CSK, Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s form remains a cause for concern. He will look to regain his rhythm by playing a substantial innings against a struggling KKR side. At the start of the tournament, it was announced that Mahendra Singh Dhoni would be sidelined for a few weeks due to a calf strain. In the previous match, Gaikwad had hinted that this star wicketkeeper-batsman would make a comeback soon. It will be interesting to see whether or not Dhoni takes the field against KKR.
06:27 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Samson Returns to Form
CSK registered their first win of the season by performing well in every department of the game against the Delhi Capitals. The hero of this victory was Sanju Samson, who played an unbeaten innings of 115 runs off 56 balls. Subsequently, their bowlers also delivered a strong performance. The return of Dewald Brevis to full fitness allowed CSK the flexibility to tweak their bowling combination, enabling them to successfully defend a total of 212 runs against the Delhi Capitals. Speaking of batting, Samson finally managed to get among the runs in his debut season for CSK. He displayed his true prowess by batting aggressively during the first six overs.
06:22 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: KKR Awaits Its First Victory
On Tuesday, the 2026 IPL will witness a clash between the two teams currently sitting at the very bottom of the points table. The five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and the three-time IPL winners, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), will face off against one another. It comes as a relief for CSK that they have already opened their account with a win—having defeated the Delhi Capitals in their previous match—whereas the KKR team has yet to win a single match so far.
06:19 PM, 14-Apr-2026
CSK vs KKR Live Score: KKR Captain Rahane Wins Toss; Invites CSK to Bat First
IPL Live Cricket Score, CSK vs KKR Indian Premier League 2026: Hello! Welcome to the channel24india.com live blog. Today in the 2026 IPL, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The performance of both teams so far this season has not been good, and they are currently languishing at the very bottom of the points table. It will be interesting to see today whether or not KKR manages to secure a win.
