The series-opener match against CSK has been warmly welcomed by KKR as the former team welcomed 2022 with a comfortable win on Saturday while chasing a total of 131/4. MS Dhoni top-scored for the CSK side while scoring a phenomenal 50* and Ajinkya Rahane’s 44 helped KKR power the side to a comfortable victory. Dwayne Bravo picked up 3 wickets while no other CSK bowler could punch an impact in the absence of Deepak Chahar.