CSK vs SRH IPL 2026: In Match No. 63 of the ongoing 19th season of the IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings are set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad. This high-voltage clash between the two teams will be played on May 18, starting at 7:30 PM, at Chennai’s historic M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.
For the five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings, securing a victory in this match—at all costs—will be absolutely essential to stay alive in the race for the playoffs. Meanwhile, another win for Hyderabad would mark a strong stride towards securing a spot in the playoffs.
Currently, in the IPL 2026 points table, Chennai sits at the sixth spot with 12 points from 12 matches, while Hyderabad occupies the third spot with 14 points from 12 matches.
CSK vs SRH Match Details
This match is scheduled to be played at Chennai’s home ground; the details are as follows:
- Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 63, IPL 2026
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Date and Time: Monday, May 18, 2026, 7:30 PM (IST)
- Live Broadcasting & Streaming: Jio Star Network Channels, JioStar (App & Website)
CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head Records
In the history of the IPL, the head-to-head record between the two teams has favored Chennai; however, in terms of recent form, Hyderabad has held the upper hand.
- Total Matches Played: 24
- Won by Chennai Super Kings: 16
- Won by Sunrisers Hyderabad: 08
- No Result/Tie: 00
- First Match: April 25, 2013 (Won by Chennai)
- Most Recent Match: April 18, 2026 (Won by Hyderabad)
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
So far, six matches of IPL 2026 have been played at Chennai’s iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium. These matches have been quite high-scoring encounters, with teams frequently posting totals exceeding 200 runs.
Out of the six matches played so far, the team chasing the target has won four, suggesting that the pitch becomes more favorable for batting as the game progresses. However, some matches have also witnessed a degree of turn and grip on the surface. Given the potential impact of dew, the captain winning the toss may opt to bowl first.
Probable Playing 11 for Both Teams
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Probable Playing XI:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma/MS Dhoni (Wicketkeeper), Dewald Brevis, Prashant Veer, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Probable Playing XI:
Pat Cummins (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Smaran Ravichandran, Shivang Kumar, Ishan Malinga, Saqib Hussain, Prafull Hinge.
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