Cameron Green's performance against CSK exacerbated KKR's financial losses, bringing the total to ₹8.01 crore after five matches.

Kolkata Knight Riders slumped to a 32-run loss against Chennai Super Kings, exposing flaws in their batting approach and planning. Noor Ahmad’s spell triggered a collapse, while Rahane’s slow innings hurt the chase.

CSK defeated KKR by 32 runs in IPL 2026 for their second straight win, but they still won’t be fully satisfied. Here’s why Ruturaj Gaikwad and his team won’t be completely happy with their performance.

Kolkata Knight Riders' difficult start to the Indian Premier League continued as fellow strugglers Chennai Super Kings inflicted a fourth defeat on the three-time champions. After CSK reached 192-5, Kolkata underwhelmed with the bat again in managing only 160-7 in a 32-run defeat.

KKR slumped to their fourth loss in five matches in IPL 2026. Chasing CSK's 192/5, KKR managed 160/7 at Chepauk. In the process, KKR remain the only team to not win a single game so far in the ongoing edition of the tournament.

CSK are ninth on the points table, while KKR are the only team without a win this season

Chennai Super Kings now have two wins from five games, whereas Kolkata Knight Riders are still seeking their first victory of the season. Catch the key updates from the IPL 2026 match, as it happened

The bold prediction here is that Brevis returns on the 11th and gives CSK a much-needed attacking boost in the middle order, while Dhoni watches from the dugout one more time. If CSK lose again without him, the pressure to bring him back early will only grow louder.

MS Dhoni's absence continues to be felt by CSK fans as he missed another IPL 2026 match due to a calf strain. Despite batting in the nets, the veteran is still recovering and has not yet regained full match fitness.