The sixty-third IPL 2026 encounter on 18th May at 7:30 PM IST will see Chennai Super Kings battling Sunrisers Hyderabad at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Get the best CSK vs SRH Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 63rd match of the IPL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Info
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Hot Picks for CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Abhishek Sharma – Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma has blasted 481 runs in 12 IPL 2026 innings, overpowering bowlers through fearless six-hitting brilliance.  |
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Ruturaj Gaikwad – Elegant right-handed batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has gathered 306 runs from 12 appearances, stabilizing Chennai Super Kings with composed top-order partnerships. |
Top Picks:
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Ishan Kishan – Aggressive left-handed wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan has produced 420 runs across 12 IPL 2026 fixtures while maintaining relentless attacking momentum for Sunrisers Hyderabad. |
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Sanju Samson – Chennai Super Kings wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has accumulated 450 runs in 12 matches, punishing bowling attacks through dominant boundary-clearing strokeplay. |
Budget Picks:
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Urvil Patel – Hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel has hammered 116 runs in only 5 opportunities, providing Chennai Super Kings explosive finishing acceleration this season. |
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Eshan Malinga – Sri Lankan pacer Eshan Malinga has captured 15 wickets in 9 games, strengthening Sunrisers Hyderabad through precise yorkers and disciplined death-over execution. |
CSK vs SRH IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Abhishek Sharma & Ruturaj Gaikwad |
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Vice-Captain |
Sanju Samson & Ishan Kishan |
CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Sanju Samson (vc), Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan
- Batsmen – Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma ©, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Kartik Sharma
- All-rounders – Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Bowlers – Pat Cummins, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad
CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Sanju Samson, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan (vc), Urvil Patel
- Batsmen – Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad ©
- All-rounders – Shivam Dube
- Bowlers – Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Eshan Malinga
CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today Match 63 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Harshal Patel |
7.5 credits |
NA |
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Sarfaraz Khan |
7.5 credits |
NA |
CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today Match 63 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Abhishek Sharma |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Ruturaj Gaikwad |
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Punt Picks |
Eshan Malinga and Urvil Patel |
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Dream11 Combination |
3-4-1-3 |
CSK vs SRH Match Preview:
Chennai Super Kings will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the sixty-third match of IPL 2026 at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on Monday, May 18, 2026. The evening clash will begin at 7:30 PM IST and carries huge importance for both teams as the playoff race intensifies. Chennai Super Kings currently sit in fifth place with 12 points from 12 matches and desperately need a victory to strengthen their qualification hopes. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad occupy fourth position with 14 points and will aim to move closer to securing a playoff berth.
Historically, Chennai Super Kings have dominated this rivalry by winning 15 of the 23 encounters between the two franchises. However, Sunrisers Hyderabad gained the upper hand earlier this season when they defended 194/9 successfully at Hyderabad on April 18, 2026.
Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma starred with the bat by scoring 59 runs each, while Eshan Malinga delivered a decisive bowling performance with three wickets to restrict Chennai to 184/8 and secure a narrow 10-run win. Chennai now enters this fixture after suffering a five-wicket defeat against Lucknow Super Giants, whereas Hyderabad also looks to recover quickly after collapsing badly in an 82-run defeat against Gujarat Titans.
The Chepauk surface traditionally assists slower bowlers, and Chennai will once again depend heavily on Noor Ahmad to control the middle overs with his spin variations. At the same time, Sunrisers Hyderabad will rely on their explosive top order, led by Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, to attack aggressively during the powerplay.
Chennai’s bowling department, however, faces a major challenge after losing Jamie Overton for the remainder of the tournament due to injury. In addition, weather conditions could influence the match significantly, as forecasts predict a cloudy evening with possible rain and high humidity. Therefore, the toss-winning captain may prefer chasing under the lights because dew could play an important role later in the game.
CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Chennai Super Kings |
15 |
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Sunrisers Hyderabad |
8 |
CSK vs SRH Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
32°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
176 |
Record of chasing teams:
CSK vs SRH Playing 11s (Predicted):
Chennai Super Kings Playing 11:
1) Sanju Samson (wk)
2) Ruturaj Gaikwad ©
3) Urvil Patel
4) Kartik Sharma
5) Dewald Brevis
6) Shivam Dube
7) Prashant Veer
8) Akeal Hosein
9) Anshul Kamboj
10) Spencer Johnson
11) Noor Ahmad
12) Mukesh Choudhary
Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing 11:
1) Abhishek Sharma
2) Travis Head
3) Ishan Kishan (wk)
4) Heinrich Klaasen
5) R Smaran
6) Nitish Kumar Reddy
7) Salil Arora
8) Pat Cummins ©
9) Harsh Dubey
10) Shivang Kumar
11) Eshan Malinga
12) Sakib Hussain
CSK vs SRH Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, Chennai Super Kings is expected to win this match.