Sunrisers Hyderabad will host Chennai Super Kings in Match 27 of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday. Both teams head into the clash with renewed confidence-SRH sitting mid-table with mixed results so far, while CSK have bounced back from an early slump with consecutive wins.
Historically, Chennai Super Kings have dominated this rivalry, but Sunrisers Hyderabad have produced key wins in recent seasons, especially at home.
SRH vs CSK Head-to-Head Record in IPL
The overall head-to-head numbers show a strong advantage for Chennai Super Kings, who have consistently performed well against Sunrisers Hyderabad across seasons.
Overall Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 21
CSK Won: 15
SRH Won: 7
CSK's experience and balanced squads over the years have been
a major factor in their dominance, though SRH have proven competitive in recent encounters.
Most Runs in SRH vs CSK IPL Matches
Several iconic batters have delivered memorable performances in this fixture, with Chennai legends leading the run charts.
Top Run-Scorers in SRH vs CSK Matches:
MS Dhoni - 436 runs
Innings: 18
Average: 54.5
Strike Rate: 150.34
Highest Score: 67*
Suresh Raina - 434 runs
Innings: 15
Average: 36.16
Strike Rate: 142.76
Highest Score: 99*
Kane Williamson - 417 runs
Innings: 12
Average: 41.7
Strike Rate: 132.8
Highest Score: 84
David Warner - 405 runs
Innings: 9
Average: 45
Strike Rate: 142.6
Highest Score: 90
Ruturaj Gaikwad - 394 runs
Innings: 7
Average: 56.28
Strike Rate: 153.3
Highest Score: 99
These numbers highlight how both experienced finishers and top-order anchors have played decisive roles in shaping this rivalry.
Most Wickets in SRH vs CSK IPL Matches
Bowlers have also made significant impacts in these encounters, particularly all-rounders and new-ball specialists.
Top Wicket-Takers in SRH vs CSK Matches
Dwayne Bravo - 20 wickets
Innings: 14
Economy: 8.08
Average: 21.3
Best Bowling: 3/25
Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 11 wickets
Innings: 17
Economy: 6.94
Average: 40
Best Bowling: 2/23
Deepak Chahar - 10 wickets
Innings: 12
Economy: 7.1
Average: 31.4
Best Bowling: 3/15
Ravindra Jadeja - 10 wickets
Innings: 22
Economy: 7.39
Average: 47.6
Best Bowling: 3/22
T Natarajan - 10 wickets
Innings: 6
Economy: 9.91
These bowlers have frequently influenced match outcomes through breakthroughs in powerplay and death overs.
Key Records and Milestones in SRH vs CSK Rivalry
Over the years, several notable performances have defined this fixture, including big scores and match-winning spells.
Notable Team Records
- Highest Team Total (CSK vs SRH): 223/3
- Lowest Team Total (CSK vs SRH): 132/5
Individual Highlights
- Most Runs: MS Dhoni - 436
- Most Sixes: MS Dhoni - 25
- Most 50+ Scores (SRH): David Warner - 6
- Highest Individual Score: Shane Watson - 117* (2018 Final)
- Best Bowling Figures: Tushar Deshpande - 4/27
These records underline the attacking nature of contests between the two sides.
SRH vs CSK Recent Form and Match Context
Sunrisers Hyderabad currently sit around the middle of the table, having secured a couple of wins from their opening matches. Their home performances remain crucial to their playoff hopes.
Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile, began the season with three losses but have revived their campaign with back-to-back victories. Their improved form makes them a dangerous opponent heading into this fixture.
There is also uncertainty surrounding veteran wicketkeeper **MS Dhoni**, who has travelled with the squad but is unlikely to feature in the playing XI due to fitness concerns.
What the Head-to-Head Stats Suggest
While Chennai Super Kings clearly lead the overall head-to-head record, Sunrisers Hyderabad's improving performances at home suggest the upcoming contest could be closely fought.
With both teams coming into the match on the back of wins, momentum will play a key role. SRH will rely on their home advantage, while CSK will look to continue their resurgence after a shaky start to the season.
Given the historical dominance of CSK but the growing competitiveness of SRH at Hyderabad, the stage is set for a tightly contested IPL encounter.


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