Chennai Super Kings (CSK) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 63 of IPL 2026 on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
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MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
18 May 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Sanju Samson is the safest captain pick as CSK’s top run-scorer and the most dangerous batter at Chepauk this season. Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan works perfectly as vice-captain, given his consistent run as SRH’s No. 3 batter with 312+ runs in IPL 2026.
CSK vs SRH Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 Match 63 |
| Date | Monday, May 18, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| CSK Captain | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| SRH Captain | Pat Cummins |
| Head-to-Head | CSK leads 16-8 in 24 matches |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for CSK vs SRH IPL 2026 Match 63
- Dream11 Team 1
- Dream11 Team 2
- Dream11 Team 3
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for CSK vs SRH Match 63 (2nd Innings)
The points start after the 2nd innings begins, so build your team based on the 2nd innings only.
- Dream11 Team 1 (2nd Innings)
- Dream11 Team 2 (2nd Innings)
- Dream11 Team 3 (2nd Innings)
CSK vs SRH Match 63 Weather Report
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 36-38°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 28-31°C |
| Humidity | 70-76% |
| Wind Speed | 20-22 km/h (southerly sea breeze) |
| Rain Probability | 5% |
| Sky Condition | Warm and humid evening, mostly clear |
| Dew Factor | High (humidity makes dew a major factor in 2nd innings) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low |
Pitch Report for MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Spin-Friendly, Low and Slow |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 160-175 runs |
| Boundary Length | Moderate (square ~65m, straight ~72m) |
| 200+ Totals | Rare; 175+ is a match-winning total here |
| Toss Decision | Mixed; batting first works in the day game, but dew aids chasing teams in evening matches |
| Pace Assist | Early swing under humid conditions; slows quickly after powerplay |
| Spin Assist | Very High; spinners take 60%+ of wickets at Chepauk in IPL 2026 |
| Dew Effect | Significant in the 2nd innings of evening matches |
Injury Updates
CSK: MS Dhoni remains a strong option as an Impact Player and could make a dramatic appearance at his home fortress. Both Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson are fit and lead the batting lineup. Additionally, Noor Ahmad and Anshul Kamboj are available and in good form heading into this game.
SRH: No fresh injury concerns for the Sunrisers. Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Heinrich Klaasen are all ready to go. Moreover, Ishan Kishan is fit at No. 3, while Pat Cummins leads the bowling attack alongside Eshan Malinga and Praful Hinge.
CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head
| Category | CSK | SRH |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 24 | 24 |
| Matches Won | 16 | 8 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Last Meeting Result | Lost by 10 runs (Match 27, IPL 2026) | Won by 10 runs (Match 27, IPL 2026) |
What the Numbers Tell Us
Overall, CSK hold a dominant 16-8 advantage in this rivalry. However, SRH turned the tables in the first meeting of IPL 2026 with a 10-run win, with CSK’s batters choking in the chase despite having the game in hand.
Why Chepauk Flips the Script
At their home fortress, though, CSK are a completely different team. They have won 7 of 9 matches against SRH at Chepauk, making this one of the most one-sided home records in IPL history. As a result, the slow spin-friendly surface and the iconic yellow crowd give CSK a massive advantage in this playoff-deciding encounter.
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Key Players to Watch in CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | CSK | WK-Batter | CSK’s top run-scorer in IPL 2026 with a stunning century against MI at Chepauk; as a result, he anchors the top order and provides explosive hitting in the middle overs — the safest captain pick in this match. |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | Batter | CSK captain who scored an unbeaten 74 off 46 balls vs GT at Chepauk this season; in addition, he is the most consistent batter on this ground all season and the backbone of the entire batting lineup. |
| Urvil Patel | CSK | WK-Batter | A budget pick who gives CSK explosive top-order runs; furthermore, his low credit cost of just 6.5 Cr makes him one of the smartest value picks for grand leagues. |
| Dewald Brevis | CSK | Batter | An aggressive middle-order hitter who thrives on pace bowling; overall, he is a genuine differential pick who can score big in short bursts on any surface. |
| Abhishek Sharma | SRH | Batter | IPL 2026 Orange Cap leader who is a constant threat at the top of the order; even on a slow Chepauk track, he can destroy any bowling attack in the powerplay. |
| Ishan Kishan | SRH | WK-Batter | SRH’s No. 3 batter with 312+ runs this season; notably, he scored both a 91 and an 80 in separate matches and is a reliable first-choice pick for any Dream11 team. |
| Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | WK-Batter | SRH’s premier finisher with 414 runs in IPL 2026; consequently, he is almost impossible to stop once set and adjusts well to any surface. |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | SRH | All-rounder | Offers SRH genuine dual value with both bat and ball; in particular, he is effective as a middle-order floater who reads match situations quickly and adapts accordingly. |
| Pat Cummins | SRH | Bowler | SRH captain and strike bowler who operates at high pace; besides his wicket-taking ability, he brings smart tactics to the field and is dangerous with the new ball and at the death. |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | Bowler | CSK’s most potent spinner at Chepauk this season; specifically, his left-arm wrist spin extracts sharp turn from the slow surface and makes him the biggest wicket-taking threat in the middle overs. |
| Praful Hinge | SRH | Bowler | An economical medium-pacer who bowls smart lengths and takes wickets at crucial moments; therefore, he is a strong pick on a pitch where pace bowling stays effective in the powerplay. |
