Final result
Chennai Super Kings won by 49 runs
Player of the match: AM Rahane
Result · Indian Premier League
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · CSK 20–11 KKRVenue par · 186Chase success · 53%POTM · AM Rahane
Match preview & overview
CSK put up 235 at Eden Gardens and KKR never looked like chasing it
Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 49 runs at Eden Gardens on 23 April 2023. CSK batted first after KKR won the toss and chose to field, posting 235/4. The innings was built from the powerplay up: 59 runs without loss in the first 6 overs, 101 more for 2 wickets through the middle, and 75 from the death overs. KKR's reply never gathered momentum. They lost 2 wickets inside the powerplay for just 38 runs, fell further behind through the middle, and finished on 186/8. Ajinkya Rahane was named Player of the Match.
The margin of 49 runs flatters neither side unduly. CSK built a total that was always going to be difficult at any T20 venue. At Eden Gardens specifically, where the average first-innings score across 171 matches sits at 186, they exceeded expectations by a considerable margin. KKR's chase was effectively over before the middle overs began.
Pitch report & venue insights
Eden Gardens, Kolkata — 171-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
171
T20 matches hosted
186
Avg 1st-innings score
170
Avg 2nd-innings score
53%
Chase success rate
44
Avg powerplay runs
60%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Chennai Super Kings lead the series 20–11 from 31 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2025
Series standing
Chennai Super Kings
Kolkata Knight Riders31
Total meetings
0
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2021CSK won by 27 runs
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Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
CSK's 235/4 was well above the venue average
Eden Gardens averages 186 in the first innings across 171 T20 matches. Chennai exceeded that by 49 runs, built on a powerplay of 59 without loss and a middle phase that produced 101 runs for just 2 wickets. The platform set in the first 10 overs made the chase feel impossible before KKR had faced a ball.
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KKR's powerplay cost them the chase early
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Ajinkya Rahane took the Player of the Match award
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Toss went KKR's way but fielding first backfired
Angle 05
CSK arrive in strong form; KKR were struggling
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- First-innings total markets may offer context at this venue: Eden Gardens' average first-innings score of 186 across 171 T20 matches means a side batting first to 235 represents a substantial overperformance worth tracking in team total lines.
- Powerplay wicket markets could be relevant given KKR's vulnerability: losing 2 wickets for 38 in the powerplay effectively ended their chase before the middle overs began.
- Player of the Match markets at Eden Gardens have historically rewarded top-order batting contributions when first-innings totals climb well above the venue average.
- With 58 per cent of toss winners choosing to field at Eden Gardens, toss-related markets may carry more weight here than at venues with a less pronounced preference.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
What was the result of the CSK vs KKR IPL match on 23 April 2023?
Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 49 runs at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. CSK posted 235/4 from their 20 overs and KKR were bowled out for 186/8 in reply.
Who won the Player of the Match in CSK vs KKR on 23 April 2023?
AM Rahane was named Player of the Match. He played a key role in CSK's first-innings total of 235/4, with the team losing no wickets in the powerplay.
Who won the toss in CSK vs KKR at Eden Gardens in April 2023?
Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and chose to field first. The decision backfired as CSK compiled 235/4, a total KKR fell 49 runs short of in their chase.
What is the head-to-head record between CSK and KKR?
Across 31 meetings, Chennai Super Kings lead 20-11. The rivalry has been relatively competitive in recent seasons, with the last five meetings split 3-2 in KKR's favour.
Where can I watch CSK vs KKR IPL matches in the UK?
IPL fixtures are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can also stream via Sky Go or NOW TV. Coverage typically includes live commentary and highlights for evening matches that fall in UK viewing hours.
What is Eden Gardens' average first-innings score in T20 cricket?
Based on 171 T20 matches at the ground, Eden Gardens averages 186 in the first innings and 170 in the second. CSK's 235 on 23 April 2023 was considerably above that benchmark.
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Photo credits (4)
- Ajinkya Rahane — photo by Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Mohammed Shami — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Harbhajan Singh — photo by Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Ishant Sharma — photo by Blnguyen, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source