When the Chennai Super Kings host Sunrisers Hyderabad, there is always something at stake. Title races, playoff berths, or bragging rights, this rivalry has rarely been short of drama. After Match 63 on 18 May 2026, SRH made their biggest statement yet in the CSK vs SRH head-to-head battle.
H2H Summary Updated after Match 63, 18 May 2026
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Stat |
CSK |
SRH |
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Total matches |
24 |
24 |
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Wins |
15 |
9 |
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Home record (Chepauk) |
4 wins from 8 |
3 wins from 8 |
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Most runs |
Suresh Raina – 434 |
Kane Williamson – 417 |
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Most wickets |
Dwayne Bravo – 20 |
Pat Cummins – rising |
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Highest individual score |
Shane Watson – 117* (2018 Final) |
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Best bowling figures |
Tushar Deshpande – 4/27 (2024) |
Match at a Glance
CSK have won 62.5% of all meetings, but SRH’s nine wins now include a historic season double in 2026.
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Match: No. 63 18 May 2026
- Toss: CSK won; chose to bat
- CSK (1st innings): 180/7 (20 overs)
- SRH (2nd innings): 181/5 (19 overs)
- Result: SRH won by 5 wickets (6 balls remaining)
CSK’s Batting Performance: 180/7
Considering SK vs SRH head-to-head record, CSK started well and never gave a foot rest. Dropped opportunities and tidy SRH bowling combined to cap Chennai well short of a match-winning total on a surface where 195-plus would have been far more challenging to chase.
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Batter |
Runs |
Balls |
SR |
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Sanju Samson |
27 |
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Urvil Patel |
13 |
8 |
162.5 |
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Kartik Sharma |
32 |
19 |
168.4 |
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Ruturaj Gaikwad |
15 |
21 |
71.4 |
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Dewald Brevis |
44 |
27 |
162.9 |
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Shivam Dube |
26 |
23 |
113.0 |
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Prashant Veer |
11 |
9 |
122.2 |
Powerplay (Overs 1–6)
Samson gave CSK a positive opening with a quick 27, and Patel chipped in with 13 before Sakib Hussain removed him. CSK reached 56/2 at the powerplay close to a workable base, but two early wickets gave SRH the foothold they needed early on.
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15)
Gaikwad’s 15 off 21 balls, with no boundary, was the phase that cost CSK dearly. Cummins then removed him and Kartik Sharma in quick succession, leaving CSK at 144/4 after 15 overs. The innings lacked a proper anchor, and the required scoring rate climbed quietly but dangerously.
Death Overs (Overs 16–20)
Brevis and Dube rescued some respectability with a fifty-standoff in 31 balls. Brevis fell for 44 off 27 in over 17, and Dube was removed shortly after for 26. Late runs from Prashant Veer and Hosein took CSK to 180, but Chepauk’s strong chasing record in 2026 meant that the total was always going to be tested hard.
Bowling context: Cummins led with 3/28 from four overs. Sakib Hussain took 2 wickets; Malinga and Hinge claimed one each. SRH’s bowlers remained disciplined and rarely conceded easy runs at any stage.
SRH’s Chase: Kishan Delivers When It Matters
SRH were rocked early when Travis Head fell for just 6 in the second over, but Ishan Kishan, calm from ball one, rebuilt the chase with real authority. He found a reliable partner in Klaasen, and the two made the target look manageable well before the 15th over.
Star Performer Ishan Kishan
Kishan’s 70 off 47 balls was the knock of the night. He hit seven fours and three sixes, hit his fifty in 37 balls and led the way for SRH through that tricky middle order on a pitch that had an inconsistent bounce. His late dismissal caused a brief wobble, but SRH crossed the line comfortably. Kishan won the official Player of the Match award.
Bowling Heroes
Mukesh Choudhary dismissed Head early and finished with 2 wickets in total. Noor Ahmad removed the in-form Klaasen (47 off 26) to offer CSK brief hope. However, no CSK bowler sustained pressure at the death Salil Arora (10*) and Smaran (5*) closed things out with a boundary in the penultimate over.
Key Turning Points
The T20 game doesn’t often turn on one play; it’s a series of opportunities missed and decisions taken. These three moments defined how this contest was won and lost.
- The Klaasen drop CSK grassed a catching chance against Klaasen before he had settled; he went on to hit 47 off 26 balls and put the game in SRH’s hands.
- Cummins’ double blow in the middle: Removing Gaikwad and Kartik Sharma in quick succession left CSK at 144/4 after 15 overs and cost them at least 15 runs on the final total.
- Kishan-Klaasen partnership: Their 50-run stand extinguished CSK’s bowling plans and left too small a target for the tail to defend in the final overs.
What This Match Means in the CSK vs SRH head-to-head Story
SRH have now completed a season double over CSK for the very first time in IPL history. Their earlier 10-run win in Hyderabad, paired with this Chepauk result, signals a genuine shift in the rivalry. Cummins also holds a new record: the most wins by an SRH captain against CSK in IPL history (three). The overall SK vs SRH head-to-head record moves to CSK 15 – SRH 9 from 24 matches, and the 62.5% win share no longer tells the full story.
Points Table Impact
SRH climbed to third on 16 points and sealed their IPL 2026 playoff berth, the second side confirmed after RCB. Their win simultaneously sent the Gujarat Titans through, too. CSK sit sixth on 12 points from 13 matches and need a win in their final game plus a string of favourable results to have any realistic chance of finishing inside the top four.
- SRH: 3rd, 16 pts playoffs confirmed; pushing for a top-two finish
- CSK: 6th, 12 pts final game is a must-win; survival requires external help
Player of the Match + MVP
One player often wins the official award while another quietly shapes the result. Here is who took the honours and who the data suggests deserved equal recognition.
- Official POTM: Ishan Kishan 70 off 47 balls; seven fours, three sixes; composed under pressure on a tricky surface.
- Alternate MVP: Pat Cummins 3/28 from four overs; broke CSK’s batting at the critical stages and laid the platform for SRH’s chase.
What’s Next
Both sides have little time to reflect. With playoff spots and seedings still on the line, every remaining fixture carries real consequence for squads and fantasy selectors alike.
- CSK faced the Gujarat Titans in their final league game, a must-win with playoff survival dependent on other results. Chepauk is expected to assist spin in the second innings.
- SRH is still in with a top-2 finish. The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad is known to be a high scoring ground, which is perfect for big fantasy scores.
Conclusion
CSK still leads this rivalry 15–9 across 24 IPL meetings, but SRH’s historic 2026 double has changed the feel of this fixture entirely. Kishan’s assured 70 and Cummins’ clinical three-wicket haul showed exactly why SRH are genuine title contenders this season. For the latest data, fantasy tools, and player rankings ahead of the next meeting between these sides, head to Allcric, the smartest starting point for every IPL fan.