Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 27 of IPL 2026 on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
18 April 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Ishan Kishan is the safest captain pick after his stellar run as stand-in skipper, while Sanju Samson (fresh off a century vs DC) works perfectly as vice-captain on Uppal’s high-scoring surface.
SRH vs CSK Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | SRH vs CSK, IPL 2026 Match 27 |
| Date | Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| SRH Captain | Ishan Kishan (stand-in) |
| CSK Captain | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Head-to-Head | CSK leads 15-7 in 22 matches |
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SRH vs CSK Match 27 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 38°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 31-34°C |
| Humidity | 30-40% |
| Wind Speed | 10-14 km/h |
| Rain Probability | < 5% |
| Sky Condition | Clear and Sunny |
| Dew Factor | Moderate to High (evening match) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low |
Pitch Report for Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly (true bounce and pace) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL) | 180-200+ runs |
| Boundary Length | Standard; fast outfield amplifies run-scoring |
| 200+ Totals | Frequent; SRH posted IPL-record 286/6 here in 2025 |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (dew makes chasing easier in evening matches) |
| Pace Assist | Good bounce and carry; pacers get true pace off the surface |
| Spin Assist | Limited; bounce makes sharp turn difficult; googlies and top-spin effective |
| Dew Effect | Significant in 2nd innings; chasing team heavily favored |
Injury Updates
Pat Cummins (SRH): Still injured and unavailable. Ishan Kishan continues as stand-in captain. Cummins’ death-bowling void has been filled by the emergence of debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain.
MS Dhoni (CSK): Still recovering from calf strain. Expected to be fit for CSK’s next game in Mumbai, not this one. Sanju Samson continues as wicketkeeper.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): No injury but struggling for form. His highest score this season is just 28 across five innings. CSK may consider pushing him down the order.
SRH vs CSK Head-to-Head in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 22 |
| SRH Wins | 7 |
| CSK Wins | 15 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Highest Score (SRH) | 192 |
| Highest Score (CSK) | 223/3 (in 2013) |
| Lowest Score (SRH) | 134/10 (in 2024) |
| Lowest Score (CSK) | 132/5 (in 2019) |
In 22 IPL meetings, CSK hold a commanding 15-7 lead over SRH. However, the last 6 encounters have been split 3-3, showing the rivalry has become far more competitive recently.
The 2018 IPL Final remains the defining moment of this rivalry. Shane Watson’s unbeaten 117 powered CSK to their third title. SRH broke their Chepauk jinx in 2025, winning there for the first time ever.
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Key Players to Watch in SRH vs CSK, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | CSK | WK-Batter | Scored a clinical century vs DC and followed it with 48 vs KKR. The T20 World Cup hero has found his groove in yellow. CSK’s most impactful batter right now. |
| Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | WK-Batter | SRH’s top scorer with 184 runs and 2 fifties this season. The middle-overs destructor thrives against spin at Uppal. Loves taking on spinners in the 7-15 over phase. |
| Praful Hinge | SRH | Bowler | The breakout star of IPL 2026. Took 4 wickets in his debut vs RR, reducing them to 9/5 in 3 overs. The 24-year-old Vidarbha pacer dismantled RR’s top order with raw pace. |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | Bowler | Afghan left-arm spinner who picked up 3/21 in a match-winning spell vs KKR. His accuracy and variations make him CSK’s most reliable wicket-taking option in the middle overs. |
| Ayush Mhatre | CSK | Batter | The young Mumbai batter has impressed with 2 fifties in his last 4 innings. With Gaikwad struggling, Mhatre could be promoted up the order for this fixture. |
| Abhishek Sharma | SRH | Batter | Part of the explosive ‘Travishek’ opening pair with Travis Head. Scored a 28-ball 74 vs PBKS. Holds the highest individual score at this venue (141 vs PBKS in 2025). |
