Chennai Super Kings (CSK) return to Chepauk for the last home game of IPL 2026, hosting an inconsistent but extremely strong Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) side. There are two big plotlines for the opponents to take care of for each team: firstly, SRH know that a win would all but guarantee qualification, and CSK know that a win would put both these opponents on the same points, thus greatly helping their playoff hopes.
Both teams are coming off defeats and are similarly imperfect. This match would be about which side can mask its imperfections better than the other.
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The second and equally important plotline for CSK fans is what would happen with MS Dhoni. The stage is set for a possible farewell
for the IPL legend, but there has been no such hint from any camp, yet. CSK and Dhoni have tried hard to stop the great former captain from becoming a ‘distraction’ to the team — the last thing they’d need in this match would be getting carried away and jeopardising the season.
CSK vs SRH: Head-to-Head in IPL
- Matches played: 23
- CSK won: 15
- SRH won: 8
- No result: 0
Results for CSK vs SRH matches in IPL
| WINNER | MARGIN | LOSER | VENUE | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 77 runs | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | April 25, 2013 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 5 wickets | Sunrisers Hyderabad | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | May 10, 2013 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 6 wickets | Chennai Super Kings | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | April 26, 2014 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 5 wickets | Sunrisers Hyderabad | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | May 11, 2014 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 22 runs | Chennai Super Kings | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | April 24, 2015 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 45 runs | Sunrisers Hyderabad | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | May 3, 2015 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 8 wickets | Sunrisers Hyderabad | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | April 22, 2018 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2 wickets | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | May 6, 2018 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 8 wickets (Qualifier 1) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | May 22, 2018 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 runs (Final) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | May 27, 2018 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 6 wickets | Sunrisers Hyderabad | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | April 21, 2019 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 6 wickets | Chennai Super Kings | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | May 5, 2019 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 20 runs | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | October 2, 2020 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7 runs | Chennai Super Kings | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | November 6, 2020 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 6 wickets | Sunrisers Hyderabad | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | April 28, 2021 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 7 wickets | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | October 11, 2021 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 13 runs | Sunrisers Hyderabad | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | May 1, 2022 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 8 wickets | Chennai Super Kings | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | May 22, 2022 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 7 wickets | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | April 21, 2023 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 runs | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | May 5, 2023 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 78 runs | Sunrisers Hyderabad | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | April 27, 2024 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 6 wickets | Chennai Super Kings | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | May 9, 2024 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 5 wickets | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | April 25, 2025 |
Top performers and record-holders in IPL matches between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Highest total: 223/3 in 20 overs by Chennai Super Kings against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on April 25, 2013.
Lowest total: 132 all out by Chennai Super Kings against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Biggest win (by runs): Chennai Super Kings won by 78 runs (Target: 213) at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on April 27, 2024 (Ruturaj Gaikwad 98 off 54 balls).
Biggest win (by wickets): Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 8 wickets at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on May 22, 2022.
Most runs: 403 runs in 22 innings by MS Dhoni for Chennai Super Kings at an average of 54.50 and strike rate of 150.34.
Highest score: 99* by Suresh Raina for Chennai Super Kings.
Most wickets: 20 wickets in 14 innings by Dwayne Bravo for Chennai Super Kings at an economy of 8.08.
Best bowling figures: 4 for 15 in 4 overs by Deepak Chahar for Chennai Super Kings at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, in 2018.
Most matches: MS Dhoni has played 22 matches for Chennai Super Kings in this fixture.
CSK Vs SRH IPL Match: Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai — famously known as Chepauk — has undergone something of a transformation in recent years. Once synonymous with slow, turning tracks that handed spinners total control, the pitch now produces more balanced conditions that reward both batters and bowlers.
The red-soil surface still assists spin in the first innings, particularly in the afternoon heat when the ball grips and skids. However, the pitch flattens considerably under lights and dew makes a significant appearance from around the 14th over of the second innings, causing the ball to skid onto the bat and making spin harder to grip.
Teams batting second in Chennai have a clear advantage in the dew-assisted second half of the match. The average first-innings score at Chepauk in IPL 2026 is 186 — this is a 165–185 pitch, not a high-scoring venue like Dharamsala or Wankhede. CSK have been exceptional at home in this fixture, winning 6 of their 7 home games against SRH at Chepauk. SRH’s historic first win at this venue came as recently as April 2025.
CSK Vs SRH: Chennai Weather Forecast
Chennai on Monday evening is expected to be warm and partly cloudy, with temperatures around 35°C (95°F) at match time. There is a 25% chance of rain — slightly elevated compared to other recent Chepauk matches this season — so there is a marginal risk of interruption.
Teams and fans should be prepared for a brief shower, though a full 40-over match remains the most likely outcome. The humidity will be high as always in Chennai in May, and dew is expected to settle from around the 15th over, which will be a significant factor for the team bowling second.
CSK Vs SRH Predicted XIs
CSK: Sanju Samson (w), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni, Spencer Johnson, Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad
Impact player: Mukesh Choudhary
SRH: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Smaran Ravichandran, Pat Cummins (c), Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga and Sakib Hussain
Impact player: Praful Hinge
CSK Vs SRH IPL Match
- When: The contest will be held on May 18 (Monday).
- Where: It will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
- Start Time: The match gets underway from 7:30 PM IST.
CSK Vs SRH Live Streaming Details
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CSK Vs SRH: Full Squads
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ayush Mhatre, MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper), Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary, Akeal Hosein, Urvil Patel, Matthew Short, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, Shreyas Gopal, Aman Khan, Zak Foulkes, Spencer Johnson, Matt Henry
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (captain, wicketkeeper), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Liam Livingstone, Pat Cummins, Kamindu Mendis, Harshal Patel, Brydon Carse, Harsh Dubey, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards, Aniket Verma, Salil Arora, Sakib Hussain, Smaran Ravichandran, Shivang Kumar, Omkar Tarmale, Praful Hinge, Amit Kumar, Shivam Sharma
