Chennai Super Kings face Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 Match 38 at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Saturday, 25 April 2026. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM IST (UTC+5:30). The venue holds 50,000 spectators.

Chennai Super Kings are 5-time IPL champions (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023). Kolkata Knight Riders are 3-time IPL champions (2012, 2014, 2024). The two sides have met in two IPL Finals, each claiming one. Chennai Super Kings are led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, while Kolkata Knight Riders are captained by Shreyas Iyer.

M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is a spin-friendly surface. The slow, low pitch rewards wrist spinners and batters who can sweep effectively. CSK’s squad is built around exactly these conditions, making Chepauk one of the most difficult away venues in the competition.

When is Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders? Kickoff at 7:30 PM IST (UTC+5:30) on 25 April translates to: 3:00 PM BST (UK), 12:00 AM AEST (Australia, next day), 10:00 AM EDT (US East Coast). Check India time for the current IST and to confirm your local conversion.

Both clubs will be targeting maximum points from this fixture. In the IPL group stage format, every two-point gain improves a franchise’s net run rate situation and strengthens their path to the knockout rounds. Pitch conditions, the toss, and powerplay performance tend to be the decisive factors at Chepauk.