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IPL 2026: Samson, Brevis and Noor on song as CSK notches up second win in a row

admin — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Noor Ahmad celebrates after castling Cameron Green.
| Photo Credit: Ragu R.

ike a restored Swiss watch, Chennai Super Kings ticked, getting the timing right again at Chepauk as it clinched a second straight win, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs in IPL 2026 here on Tuesday.

Defending 192 under lights, CSK applied the classic Chepauk spin-choke. KKR was made to work for every boundary, with the asking rate nudging up incrementally until the chase slipped out of reach.

Like a metronome finding its beat after a stutter, Noor Ahmad’s rhythm returned, and with it, the steady ticking of wickets. He struck twice in two balls — Ajinkya Rahane (28) miscuing a googly to hole out, and Cameron Green (nought) having his stumps rattled. Later, he dangled a carrot outside off, luring Rinku Singh (six) into a catch at long-on to finish with three for 21.

Published – April 14, 2026 07:16 pm IST

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IPL 2026 | Revitalised Chennai Super Kings host faltering Knight Riders

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Chennai Super King players Sanju Samson, M.S. Dhoni and mcaptain Ruturaj Gaikwad during a practice session ahead IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 13, 2026.
| Photo Credit: R. Ragu

Until Saturday (April 11, 2026), Chennai Super Kings was like King Lear in the storm this IPL — once a Super King, reduced to battling, carrying only the memory of power. Like Lear, it seemed unsure of itself. Nowhere more so than at home, where it had lost six consecutive matches since last season.

But on Saturday (April 11), it was as if CSK had shaken itself awake. Like Odysseus reclaiming Ithaca, it reclaimed Chepauk — a home recognising its own again.

Published – April 13, 2026 07:12 pm IST

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IPL 2026 CSK vs KKR | One win can change everything: KKR’s Allen

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0000

KKR’s Finn Allen, during a practice session ahead of the IPL 2026 match between CSK and KKR at Chepauk on April 13, 2026.
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On the eve of their clash at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Jamie Overton and Kolkata Knight Riders opener Finn Allen emphasised adaptability and trust in process as crucial elements in navigating the demands of an IPL season.

Overton, who impressed against Delhi Capitals, said the recent home victory has provided a timely boost for Super Kings.

Published – April 13, 2026 09:18 pm IST

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IPL CSK vs KKR | Two losses is not a slide, says CSK bowling consultant Eric Simons

admin — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:29:15 +0000

Simons said CSK wanted to ensure Matheesha Pathirana was completely fit before being pressed into action.
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Reigning champion Chennai Super Kings is going through a middling 2024 season (two wins and two losses). However, bowling consultant Eric Simons said there was no panic in the ranks.

“I don’t think two losses is a slide yet. There are proactive conversations taking place in the dugout about what we can do,” Simons said on Sunday, the eve of the match against Kolkata Knight Riders.

He added that the think-tank is keen on backing its players. “One of our hallmarks is that we don’t change personnel that often. If a guy has a bad day, then that’s somewhere he can learn and grow.”

Simons said the side wanted to ensure that Matheesha Pathirana — who missed the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad — was completely fit and then be pressed into action again.

“We wanted to be conservative with the decision surrounding him. Whether he’ll play the next match is up to the physios. But he’s coming along very nicely.”

KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said the boys were ready for the CSK challenge, whatever the nature of the surface. “The strategy is to play cricket the way you know best… the track doesn’t define how you do.”

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