Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Chennai Super Kings in Match 27 of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on April 18. This clash, often dubbed the Southern Derby, brings together two teams looking to build consistency after mixed starts to their campaigns.
SRH head into the match with confidence after a strong bowling performance in their previous outing, where young pacers delivered match-winning spells. Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile, have staged a comeback after early defeats, registering consecutive wins to regain momentum. However, injury concerns within the squad could influence their balance going into this fixture.
SRH vs CSK Match Details
- Series/Tournament: IPL 2026
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings
- Date: April 18, 2026
- Match Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
SRH vs CSK: Hyderabad Weather Report
- Temperature: Around 33-34°C
- Rain Chances: Very low
- Humidity: 20-25%
- Conditions: Warm evening expected with clear skies; dew likely to influence the second innings
Recent Performance - Last 5 Matches
- SRH Recent Form: W, L, L, W, L
- CSK Recent Form: W, W, L, L, L
SRH have shown flashes of brilliance, especially with the ball, while CSK's back-to-back wins have revived
their season after a slow start.
SRH vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 21
- CSK Won: 15
- SRH Won: 7
Chennai Super Kings hold a strong historical advantage in this rivalry, but Sunrisers Hyderabad have performed competitively at home in recent years.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report
The Hyderabad surface is typically batting-friendly but offers enough early assistance for pacers, especially under lights. Batters who survive the early movement can score freely once settled.
Fast bowlers tend to dominate the early overs, while dew later in the match often makes bowling difficult in the second innings. Because of this, teams winning the toss generally prefer to bowl first.
Pitch Summary
Pitch Type: Balanced, batting-friendly surface
Average 1st Innings Score: 190-200
Win Batting First: Slightly lower
Win Bowling First: Higher due to dew factor
Best Suited For: Top-order batters and pace bowlers
SRH vs CSK Probable Playing 11
Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable XI
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (wk), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga
Impact Player: Sakib Hussain
Chennai Super Kings Probable XI
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary
Impact Player: Akeal Hosein
(Playing XIs expected to be confirmed at toss.)
Top Fantasy Picks - Sunrisers Hyderabad
Ishan Kishan - Wicketkeeper-Batter
Kishan plays a crucial role at the top of the order and has the ability to score quickly in the powerplay, making him a strong captaincy candidate.
Abhishek Sharma - Batter
An aggressive opener capable of maximizing powerplay overs. His attacking approach makes him a valuable fantasy asset.
Travis Head - Batter
Head's explosive batting style makes him a match-winner capable of delivering big fantasy points quickly.
Heinrich Klaasen - Wicketkeeper-Batter
One of SRH's most dependable middle-order hitters, especially effective against spin and in death overs.
Top Fantasy Picks - Chennai Super Kings
Sanju Samson - Wicketkeeper-Batter
Samson's role at the top gives him consistent scoring opportunities along with additional wicketkeeping points.
Jamie Overton - All-rounder
Provides value with both bat and ball, making him a dependable multi-role fantasy selection.
Dewald Brevis - Batter
An aggressive middle-order option capable of changing the game in a few overs.
Anshul Kamboj - Bowler
Has been among CSK's standout bowlers, delivering key breakthroughs at crucial stages.
SRH vs CSK Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Captain Choices:
Ishan Kishan
Heinrich Klaasen
Travis Head
Vice-Captain Choices:
Sanju Samson
Abhishek Sharma
Jamie Overton
Selecting top-order batters or all-rounders as captain options increases scoring opportunities.
SRH vs CSK Fantasy Team Suggestion
Wicketkeepers
Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Heinrich Klaasen
Batters
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre
All-rounders
Jamie Overton
Bowlers
Anshul Kamboj, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga
Dream11 Combination: 3-4-1-3
Fantasy Strategy Tips
- Pick at least two top-order batters from SRH due to their strong powerplay scoring.
- Include pace bowlers who operate with the new ball.
- All-rounders provide extra scoring avenues and should be prioritised.
- Consider selecting more chasing-side players after toss confirmation.
SRH vs CSK Match Prediction - Who Will Win?
Sunrisers Hyderabad have the advantage of home conditions and a confident bowling unit, while Chennai Super Kings possess strong batting depth and experience.
If SRH's pace attack strikes early, they could control the game. However, CSK's recent resurgence makes them a serious threat.
Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win a closely contested match
