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IPL 2026: Samson, Mhatre, and Brevis Power CSK to 192/5 Against KKR

Chennai, April 14 — CSK Post Competitive Total
Chennai Super Kings posted 192/5 in 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.

Blazing Start by Sanju Samson

Opting to bat first, CSK came out all guns blazing as Sanju Samson set the tone with a flurry of boundaries in the opening over. Despite an early setback, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad failed to convert his start and was dismissed by Anukul Roy for just seven runs.

Ayush Mhatre Shines in Power-play

The highlight of the Power-play was young Ayush Mhatre, who smashed 38 off just 17 balls. He attacked pacers like Cameron Green and Vaibhav Arora, helping CSK reach 72/2 in six overs.

Samson Falls Short of Fifty

Samson anchored the innings with a fluent 48 off 32 balls, hitting four fours and three sixes. However, Kartik Tyagi dismissed him with a sharp inswinger, denying him a half-century.

KKR Spinners Pull Things Back

After the aggressive start, KKR spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy controlled the middle overs, restricting CSK to just 55 runs between the 8th and 14th overs.

Brevis and Sarfaraz Rebuild Innings

Dewald Brevis scored a crucial 41 off 29 balls and stitched a 51-run partnership with Sarfaraz Khan (23 off 18), bringing momentum back to CSK.

Tyagi Leads KKR Fightback

KKR struck back as Narine dismissed Sarfaraz, while Kartik Tyagi impressed with his variations and picked up key wickets, finishing with figures of 2/35.

CSK Slow Down in Death Overs

CSK lost momentum in the final overs as KKR bowlers restricted big hits from Shivam Dube and Jamie Overton. Only eight runs came off the final over.

Competitive Total on Challenging Pitch

From 162/3 in 16 overs, CSK couldn’t fully capitalise in the death overs. However, early aggression and Brevis’ contribution ensured a competitive total on a pitch that supported bowlers.