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The atmosphere at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium was nothing short of electric this Tuesday, as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK)<\/strong> secured a dominant 32-run victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)<\/strong> in the 22nd match of IPL 2026<\/strong><\/a>. In a high-stakes encounter under the Chepauk lights, the \u2018Men in Yellow\u2019 showcased why they remain the team to beat, blending aggressive batting with a masterclass in spin bowling. The win not only delighted the home crowd but also solidified CSK\u2019s standing in the mid-season points table.<\/p>\n After being put in to bat, CSK faced an early hiccup when skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad<\/strong> fell for just 7. However, the arrival of Sanju Samson<\/strong> shifted the momentum entirely. Samson played a quintessential anchor-aggressor role, smashing a blistering 48 off 32 balls, decorated with 5 fours and 5 towering sixes. His strike rate of 150.00 forced the KKR bowlers onto the back foot during the crucial middle overs.<\/p>\n Samson found an unlikely but effective partner in young Ayush Mhatre<\/strong>, who played a cameo that will be remembered for its sheer audacity. Mhatre\u2019s 38 off just 17 deliveries (at a staggering strike rate of 223.52) ensured that CSK crossed the 50-run mark in just 3.6 overs. Despite Kartik Tyagi<\/strong>\u2019s efforts to pull things back with 2 wickets for 35, the foundation laid by Samson allowed Dewald Brevis (41 off 29)<\/strong> and Sarfaraz Khan (23 off 18)<\/strong> to keep the scoreboard ticking. CSK eventually posted a daunting 192\/5 in their 20 overs, a total that felt significantly above par on a gripping Chennai surface.<\/p>\n Defending 192, CSK\u2019s bowling unit executed their plans with surgical precision. While Anshul Kamboj<\/strong> provided the early breakthrough by dismissing Finn Allen<\/strong> for a duck, it was the Afghan spin sensation Noor Ahmad<\/strong> who truly broke the back of the KKR chase. Noor turned the game into a highlight reel during the 11th over, picking up the crucial wickets of Ajinkya Rahane (28)<\/strong> and Cameron Green (0)<\/strong> in consecutive deliveries.<\/p>\n Noor\u2019s figures were a testament to his dominance: 4 overs, 21 runs, and 3 wickets, maintaining an economy of just 5.25 in a high-scoring game. He later added the scalp of the dangerous Rinku Singh (6), effectively ending KKR\u2019s hopes of a comeback. Although Rovman Powell<\/strong> (31)<\/strong> and Ramandeep Singh<\/a> (35)<\/strong> attempted a late-order resurgence with a 50-run partnership for the 7th wicket, the required run rate had climbed into the stratosphere. KKR finished their innings at 160\/7, falling 32 runs short of the target.<\/p>\n Also WATCH:<\/strong>\u00a0Kartik Tyagi bowls an absolute ripper to get rid off Sanju Samson during CSK vs KKR clash<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Back-to-back wins for CSK at Chepauk \ud83c\udf1f#Cricket<\/a> #CSKvsKKR<\/a> #IPL2026<\/a> #CSK<\/a> #CricketTwitter<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rC7nEIcFmW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This is an oldest trick in the book of Csk’s bowling where spinners change the game. \u2014 Muhammad Zaid (@zaidvszaid) April 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Noor Ahmad takes 3 wickets\ud83d\udd254-21\/3\ud83d\udc80#CSKvsKKR<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/t6x4jvSUC4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Aarnav Sharma\u2728\ufe0f (@sunilaarnav) April 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Noor Ahmad 3-21 Boys have done their magic\ud83d\udc9b https:\/\/t.co\/Qig48P3YvB<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Pxze30HQJJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Surya (@MsdianDhfm) April 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Noor Ahmad, the Afghanistan cricketer shines in the #IPL<\/a> match between #CSKvsKKR<\/a> by taking 3\ufe0f\u20e3 wickets \ud83d\ude0e\ud83d\udcaa \u2014 Aware Indian (@Aware_Indian7) April 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Come for the wickets, stay for the celebration \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa5 Noor Ahmad is \ud835\ude4f\ud835\ude6a\ud835\ude67\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude5c \ud835\ude69\ud835\ude5d\ud835\ude5a \ud835\ude42\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude62\ud835\ude5a for the Super Kings \ud83d\udc9b<\/p>\n Updates \u25b6\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/HdQ97PJTNP<\/a>#TATAIPL<\/a> | #KhelBindaas<\/a> | #CSKvKKR<\/a> | @ChennaiIPL<\/a> | @noor_ahmad_15<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9PvGpitJ9e<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 urstruly Abhi (@abhinav49826721) April 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This is a Noor Ahmad Appreciation Post \ud83d\ude01\u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n Come on Csk Fans Show some love \ud83d\udcaa\ud83d\udcaa\ud83d\udcaa\ud83d\udcaa \u2014 Vk Fangirl (@VkFangirle) April 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Sanju Samson scored 48 (32) against KKR at Chepauk.<\/p>\n Sanju missed his fifty by 2 runs. pic.twitter.com\/ApONSAH0f9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Surendra Yadav (@surendraYadav22) April 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Sanju Samson scored 48 from 32 balls<\/p>\n I’m disappointed with the ball which took his wicket.<\/p>\n No footwork from Sanju. Same on the Previous delivery also..<\/p>\n Once footwork is flow he is scoring 100’s<\/p>\n What is your opinion?#CSKvsKKR<\/a> #CSKvKKR<\/a> #KKRvCSK<\/a> #KKRvsCSK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Q50vw2O7KF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Yuvraj Singh Fans (@Yuvifansclub) April 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n just 2 well-played matches and Sanju Samson is already in the Orange Cap race \ud83d\udd25\ud83e\udde1 \u2014 Katam Sunil (@SunilKatam74771) April 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 4.0-0-21-3 \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Magical spell from Noor Ahmad \ud83e\ude84 Lovely to see him back to the rhythm \ud83d\ude0d#CSKvsKKR<\/a> #NoorAhmad<\/a>#WhistlePodu<\/a> \ud83e\udd73 pic.twitter.com\/y8EeJYe5tT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Janagesh (@Janagesh_03) April 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nSanju Samson laid the foundation for a formidable total against KKR<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Noor Ahmed rips through KKR\u2019s batting lineup to seal the win for CSK<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/h2>\n
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Noor Ahmad you beauty. Takes 2 back to back in middle overs & an impactful spell by Akeal Hosein \ud83d\udc4f #iplindia2026<\/a> #cskvskkr<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/UjgSs8UR4f<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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Akeal Hosein 1-26<\/p>\n\n
Ajinkya Rahane \u2705
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What a spell \ud83d\udd25\ud83e\udd75 Absolutely devastating \ud83d\udca5 pic.twitter.com\/zvC4yIYZYQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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Csk army let’s goooo#CSKvsKKR<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/7lbIPwMEuz<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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That\u2019s impact. That\u2019s class. pic.twitter.com\/MfszeadCYd<\/a><\/p>\n\n