CSK Shocks KKR, Climbs IPL Table

Chennai Super Kings clinched their second straight IPL 2026 win against KKR. Sanju Samson shines in Orange Cap race, Prasidh Krishna leads Purple Cap. Full standings update.

Chennai Super Kings secured their second consecutive win on April 14, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 30 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This victory moved CSK up the IPL 2026 points table, placing them in eighth position with four points, though their net run rate keeps them below other teams with similar points.

Individually, CSK opener Sanju Samson has climbed to fifth in the Orange Cap leaderboard, accumulating 185 runs in five matches. In the Purple Cap race, Gujarat Titans' Prasidh Krishna leads with 10 wickets, closely followed by CSK's Anshul Kamboj, who also has 10 wickets but a less favorable economy rate.

Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders remain at the bottom of the points table with only one point from five matches. The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, are set to face Lucknow Super Giants next on Wednesday, with both teams coming off recent losses.

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