Chennai Super Kings (CSK) host the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a virtually do-or-die match for the five-time champions in Match 63 at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
After suffering a crushing 7-wicket defeat to the Lucknow Super Giants in their previous outing, Ruturaj Gaikwad's men are currently sitting in sixth place with 12 points. They must win both of their remaining games to stand any realistic chance of sneaking into the Top 4.
On the other side, the Sunrisers Hyderabad arrive sitting more comfortably in 3rd place with 14 points (7 wins). However, Pat Cummins' squad will be desperate to bounce back from a massive 82-run thrashing against the Gujarat Titans where they were bundled out for a mere 86 runs to officially seal
their playoff berth and regain momentum.
CSK vs SRH Match Schedule
Match: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Match 63
Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai
Captains: Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK), Pat Cummins (SRH)
CSK vs SRH H2H Stats
When it comes to historical matchups between the two southern franchises, the Chennai Super Kings have traditionally maintained a heavy upper hand. However, the Sunrisers Hyderabad have been actively closing the gap in recent years, including a vital 10-run victory over CSK earlier this season in April 2026.
Overall Record:
Total Matches Played: 24
CSK Wins: 16
SRH Wins: 8
No Results: 0
CSK vs SRH Probable Playing 11
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Spencer Johnson, Gurjapneet Singh.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Pat Cummins (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Smaran Ravichandran, Salil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain.
CSK vs SRH Prediction: Who will Win Match Today?
The Sunrisers Hyderabad enter this fixture as the favorites over the Super Kings. While Chepauk is traditionally an impenetrable fortress for the Chennai Super Kings, their recent struggles to close out games leave them vulnerable against SRH's ultra-aggressive lineup.
CSK will heavily rely on their phenomenal top run-scorer, Sanju Samson, alongside their breakout star bowler, Anshul Kamboj. However, the balanced pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium slightly favours SRH's dynamic batting and disciplined bowling depth.
Furthermore, there are rumours regarding the potential season debut of the legendary MS Dhoni for his farewell home stretch. If MS Dhoni steps onto the field, the emotional surge from the home crowd could heavily unite the Super Kings. Ultimately, however, SRH's explosive top order featuring Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma possesses the raw firepower to outmuscle the home side's bowling attack if they find their rhythm early.
Match Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win this match.
