SRH vs CSK Match Preview:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 27th match of IPL 2026. Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs, securing their 2nd win.
They moved to 4th place due to a better net run rate. In that match, Ishan Kishan played a brilliant innings of 91 runs, while Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain took 4-4 wickets each.
On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs, securing their 2nd win. Sanju Samson, Dewald Brevis and Noor Ahmad were their standout performers. However, Khallel Ahmed was ruled out due to injury, which is a big setback for CSK. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) sit in 8th place, and they will aim to improve their standing. Sunrisers regular captain Pat Cummins is declared fit, but he will join the team in the next match.
SRH vs CSK Match Details:
- Series/Tournament: IPL 2026
- Match: SRH vs CSK
- Date: 18th April. 2026
- Match Start Time: 07:30 PM IST
- Stadium/Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Live Score: cricketwinner.com
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
Hyderabad Weather Report:
- Temperature: 31-32 C
- Rain Chances: 2%
- Humidity: 45%
Recent Performance - Last 5 Matches
Team SRH Form
SRH Recent Form: W, L, L, W, L
Team CSK Form
CSK Recent Form: W, W, L, L, L
Head-to-Head:
| SRH Won | 4 |
| CSK Won | 6 |
| NR | 0 |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Pitch Report:
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, offers a flat surface. This venue has hosted 83 IPL matches, and the pitch has usually been batting-friendly.
- Win Batting First: 41%
- Win Bowling First: 58%
- Best Suited For: Pacers (64%)
Average Scores
- Average 1st Innings: 165
- Average 2nd Innings: 154
Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.
SRH vs CSK Probable Playing 11
Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable 11:
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Salil Arora, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga.
Chennai Super Kings Probable 11:
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh.
Top Picks from Sunrisers Hyderabad
| Players | Role | Runs | Wickets |
| Ishan Kishan | WK | 213 | 0 |
| Abhishek Sharma | BAT | 129 | 0 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | BAT | 224 | 0 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | AR | 124 | 2 |
Top Picks from Chennai Super Kings
| Players | Role | Runs | Wickets |
| Sanju Samson | WK | 185 | 0 |
| Ayush Mhatre | BAT | 171 | 0 |
| Dewald Brevis | AR | 41 | 0 |
| Anshul Kamboj | BOWL | 0 | 10 |
SRH vs CSK Today Match Prediction - IPL 2026, 27th Match Who Will Win?
SRH vs CSK Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
| Captain | Vice-captain |
| Sanju Samson | Ayush Mhatre |
| Ishan Kishan | Heinrich Klaasen |
SRH vs CSK Fantasy Team Suggestion:
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings Dream11 Tips:
| SL Captain Choice | Ishan Kishan |
| GL Captain Choice | Sanju Samson |
| Punt Picks | Heinrich Klaasen, Ayush Mhatre |
| Dream11 Combination | 3-3-2-3 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings Match Prediction - Who Will Win
Sunrisers Hyderabad have the advantage of home ground, and they won the previous match against RR on the same venue. If Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain deliver a good performance, then SRH can upset CSK.
Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win.
Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.