Final result
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 6 wickets
Player of the match: RK Singh
Result · Indian Premier League
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · CSK 20–11 KKRVenue par · 192Chase success · 46%POTM · RK Singh
Match preview & overview
KKR chase down CSK at Chepauk to win by 6 wickets
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on 14 May 2023. Chennai Super Kings, batting first after winning the toss, posted 144/6, a total that sat nearly 50 runs below the venue's historical average first-innings score of 192. KKR's chase was far from serene, with three wickets falling in the powerplay for 46 runs, but a composed middle-overs partnership produced 71 runs without loss between overs 7 and 15, and that spell settled the match. RK Singh earned the Player of the Match award as KKR crossed the line at 147/4 with wickets in hand.
The result means KKR pulled level in recent results at Chepauk, having now won two of their last three visits. For CSK, it was a second league defeat in three matches at their home ground in 2023, following earlier losses to Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals.
Pitch report & venue insights
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai — 127-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
127
T20 matches hosted
192
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
46%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
42%
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
No results
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Last 102025CSK won by 2 wickets
2025KKR won by 8 wickets
2024CSK won by 7 wickets
2023KKR won by 6 wickets
2023CSK won by 49 runs
2022KKR won by 6 wickets
2021CSK won by 27 runs
2021CSK won by 2 wickets
2021CSK won by 18 runs
2020CSK won by 6 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
KKR's middle overs proved the difference
After losing 3 wickets in the powerplay for 46 runs, Kolkata Knight Riders steadied brilliantly through overs 7 to 15, scoring 71 runs without loss in the middle phase. That spell effectively took the match away from Chennai Super Kings and made the death-overs target academic.
Angle 02
CSK's total fell well below Chepauk average
Angle 03
RK Singh named Player of the Match
Angle 04
CSK's toss call did not pay off
Angle 05
Chase success rate at this ground is below 50 per cent
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more interest than outright result lines at Chepauk, given how frequently individual performances swing the match in either direction.
- The venue's below-50 per cent chase success rate historically makes first-innings total markets worth monitoring, though conditions on any given night can shift that picture considerably.
- Middle-overs run-rate markets could reflect the ground's tendency to slow down between overs 7 and 15, as this match itself demonstrated with CSK losing 4 wickets in that phase.
- Player of the Match markets at this venue are historically influenced by spin contributions, given the pitch's reputation for rewarding slower bowlers across formats.
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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 2023 match on 14 May?
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 14 May 2023. KKR chased down a target of 145, finishing on 147/4. RK Singh was named Player of the Match.
What did CSK score in the first innings against KKR?
Chennai Super Kings posted 144/6 from their 20 overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat. Their powerplay brought 52 runs for 1 wicket, but the middle overs proved costly as they fell for 40 runs while losing 4 wickets between overs 7 and 15.
What is the head-to-head record between CSK and KKR?
Across 31 IPL meetings, Chennai Super Kings lead the head-to-head 20–11. CSK have historically been the stronger side, particularly at Chepauk, although KKR have won their last two encounters at that venue.
Where to watch CSK vs KKR IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Coverage typically begins around 15 minutes before the first ball, which is scheduled for 15:00 BST for afternoon matches and 19:30 BST for evening fixtures.
Who won Player of the Match in CSK vs KKR on 14 May 2023?
RK Singh was awarded Player of the Match for his contribution to KKR's successful chase. He played a key role in stabilising the innings after KKR lost three wickets in the powerplay for 46 runs.
What is the average first-innings score at Chepauk in IPL cricket?
Across 127 IPL matches at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, the average first-innings score is 192. CSK's total of 144 on 14 May 2023 was well below that mark, which played a significant part in KKR's ability to chase the target comfortably.
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- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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