Chennai Super Kings face Delhi Capitals in Match 18 of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on April 11. The five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings, had a tough start to the tournament, losing all their matches and currently occupying the bottom position in the points table.
They lost their last match by 43 runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, failing to chase a strong total of 251 runs. They will need a much stronger all-round performance as they prepare to face a confident Delhi side at home
On the other hand, after winning their first two matches, Delhi Capitals suffered their first defeat of the tournament, losing by just one run to Gujarat Titans. Chasing a target of 211, KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka gave a solid platform but fell short by a single run. Sameer Rizvi has been the most impressive batter so far, scoring two half-centuries and accumulating 160 runs,
CSK vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today: 18th Match, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Tips
CSK vs DC Match Details
Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals, 18th Match
Date: 11th April 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
CSK vs DC Weather Report
Temperature | 29°C |
Rain Possibility | 01% |
Average 1st innings Score | 164 |
Best Suited For | Spinners (55%) |
Pitch Report - MA Chidambaram Stadium
The pitch at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has heavily favoured the batters since the T20 World Cup 2026. The first match of the IPL 2026 season at this venue was a run-fest, with both teams breaching the 200-run mark.
Win Batting First: 56%
Win Bowling First: 44%
Average Score
Average 1st Innings: 164
Average 2nd Innings: 151
Factor | Details |
Pitch | Flat |
Outfield | Fast |
Boundaries | Short |
Avg Match Total | 380-420 |
Overall | Batting-friendly |
CSK vs DC Recent Form
Team | Last 5 Matches |
CSK | L, L, L, W, L |
DC | L, W, W, W, L |
CSK vs DC Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)
CSK Wins - 4
DC Wins - 6
Top Batters to Watch - CSK vs DC
Sameer Rizvi (DC): 160 runs in this tournament
Sarfaraz Khan (CSK): 99 runs in this tournament
KL Rahul (DC): 93 runs in this tournament
Top Bowlers to Watch - CSK vs DC
Lungi Ngidi (DC): 5 wickets in this tournament
Anshul Kamboj (CSK): 5 wickets in this tournament
T Natarajan (DC): 4 wickets in this tournament
CSK vs DC Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If CSK bats first
Powerplay Score: 50-55
Predicted Total: 160-170
Match Result: DC to win
Scenario 2: If DC bats first
Powerplay Score: 55-60
Predicted Total: 190-200
Match Result: DC to win
Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?
Team | Players |
CSK | Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube |
DC | KL Rahul, David Miller |
Who Will Hit the Most Fours?
Team | Players |
CSK | Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan |
DC | Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana |
CSK vs DC Predicted Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings
Sanju Samson(wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad/Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed Impact Player: Dewald Brevis
Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul(wk), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel(c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar Impact Player: Sameer Rizvi
Why Delhi Capitals is the favourite
Reliable top-order
Experienced spin bowlers
Well-balanced Balanced squad
CSK vs DC Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today?
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Delhi Capitals is the favourite to win this IPL 2026 match. KL Rahul, David Miller, and Sameer Rizvi are expected to be the key performers.
Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win