Chennai Super Kings will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 22 of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, April 14, with both teams desperate for points after slow starts to the season.
Chennai Super Kings currently sit near the bottom of the table with just one win, while Kolkata Knight Riders are still searching for their first victory. With pressure mounting on both sides, conditions at Chepauk could play a decisive role in shaping the outcome.
Here's a detailed look at the pitch behaviour, venue history, and key numbers ahead of the clash.
CSK vs KKR MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch report
The Chepauk surface has traditionally been known to favour bowlers, particularly spinners, who often dictate the pace of the match at this venue.
However, IPL 2026 has seen a shift
in conditions. Two matches played here this season have produced high-scoring contests, with three of the four innings crossing the 200-run mark, while the remaining innings finished on 189.
This trend suggests that batters have found better value for shots than in previous seasons, raising expectations of another competitive total.
Despite the recent high scores, the toss is expected to remain important, with captains likely to choose to chase based on historical trends at the venue.
CSK record at Chepauk
Chennai Super Kings have enjoyed remarkable success at their home ground over the years.
- Matches played: 98
- Wins: 68
- Losses: 27
- No Result: 2
Their strong familiarity with conditions has often given them an edge, making Chepauk one of the most challenging venues for visiting teams.
KKR record at Chepauk
Kolkata Knight Riders have had mixed results at the venue.
- Matches played: 15
- Wins: 6
- Losses: 9
While KKR have managed occasional victories, the conditions in Chennai have generally favoured the home side.
CSK vs KKR record at Chepauk
The rivalry between the two teams at this venue has produced several closely fought encounters.
Recent results at Chepauk:
- 2025 - KKR won by 8 wickets
- 2024 - CSK won by 7 wickets
- 2023 - KKR won by 6 wickets
- 2019 - CSK won by 7 wickets
- 2018 - CSK won by 5 wickets
These results highlight a fairly competitive recent history despite Chennai's overall dominance at home.
What happened in the last IPL match at Chepauk?
The last IPL match at this venue saw Chennai Super Kings defeat Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.
Batting first, Chennai posted 212/3, powered by a brilliant century from Sanju Samson. Delhi Capitals responded strongly with a fighting innings led by Tristan Stubbs, but eventually fell short, finishing on 189.
That match marked Chennai's first victory of the season and demonstrated the improved batting conditions at the venue.
MA Chidambaram Stadium key stats
- Matches played: 93
- Matches won batting first: 52
- Matches won batting second: 41
- Highest team total: 246/5 - CSK vs RR
- Lowest team total: 70 - RCB vs CSK
- Highest successful chase: 210/5 - PBKS vs CSK
- Average first innings score: 164.87
- Average runs per over: 8.11
These numbers reflect Chepauk's balanced nature, where both batting first and chasing remain viable options depending on match conditions.
CSK vs KKR Match context: Pressure clash at Chepauk
With both Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders struggling early in IPL 2026, this fixture has taken on added importance.
CSK will look to capitalise on their strong home record, while KKR will aim to overcome their inconsistent start and secure their first win of the season.
Given recent scoring patterns at Chepauk, another high-scoring contest could be on the cards, making execution with the ball - especially in the middle overs - a key factor in deciding the result.
