The Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals encounter on April 11 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, CSK back at home after 9 days. Matchday 18 of the IPL 2026 brings CSK vs DC playing11, pitch report, head-to-head, stats, where to watch, timeline, standings, and prediction.
Delhi Capitals (DC) have won two of their three games, while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have lost three on the trot. DC has already set the pace and is seated in the top 4 with four points. CSK is the only team in the IPL that hasn’t opened an account so far.
Breaking the 15-year winless jinx at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, DC clinched a 25-run win last year. Now, DC can move on from the last match’s close loss. They can win again and secure a win against CSK. It would boost their position.
Already, Nissanka, KL Rahul, and Miller find their form, and former CSK player Sameer Rizvi is in the orange cap race, so their top to middle order is settled.
CSK has so far continued last year’s form. After losing three of their matches heavily, they are looking for at least a win at home. CSK is hoping for someone to stand up with the bat.
Every match is the same situation; no one is consistent. Now, have good news for CSK fans, reports say Brevis can join the match squad. Can it give them a dividend?
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals Standings
| POS | TEAM | P | W | L | NR | NRR | FOR | AGAINST | PTS | RECENT FORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RR | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.055 | 690/61.1 | 655/71.0 | 8 | WWWW |
| 2 | PBKS | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.637 | 375/37.5 | 371/40.0 | 5 | NWW |
| 3 | RCB | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.231 | 654/55.4 | 610/58.0 | 4 | LWW |
| 4 | DC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.811 | 518/55.2 | 513/60.0 | 4 | LWW |
| 5 | LSG | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | -0.359 | 483/59.5 | 482/57.1 | 4 | WWL |
| 6 | SRH | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.275 | 583/60.0 | 524/55.3 | 2 | LWL |
| 7 | GT | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -0.270 | 576/60.0 | 584/59.1 | 2 | WLL |
| 8 | MI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -0.715 | 509/50.1 | 534/49.1 | 2 | LLW |
| 9 | KKR | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1.315 | 562/60.0 | 632/59.1 | 1 | LNLL |
| 10 | CSK | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.517 | 543/60.0 | 588/50.5 | 0 | LLL |
Where to Watch Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals Match
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals |
| Stadium | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Date & Time | Saturday, April 11, 07:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
CSK vs DC Head-to-Head Records
| Matches | 31 |
| DC Wins | 12 |
| CSK Wins | 19 |
| Tie | Nil |
| No Results | Nil |
CSK vs DC Pitch Report
Chepauk has hosted only one match so far. Where PBKS chased 210 comfortably in 18.4 overs. Because the grass was slightly green during the first match, it helped the pacers. Once a spinner’s friendly track, now pacers have dominance here.
In the first encounter, the pacers took 8 wickets combined, and Chahal took a wicket. When playing the first match on this surface, the score usually falls between 205 and 210.
Weather Report
It is likely to be a hot match for both teams, with a 80% humidity level. At 7:30 PM IST, when the game would start, the temperature would be around 30°C-31°C. But it will feel like 37°C. There is no chance of rain. In match time, the wind will blow from south-east at 24km/h.
CSK vs DC Playing 11(Predicted)
For CSK
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmed, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj
Impact Player – Khaleel Ahmed / Kartik Sharma
For DC
KL Rahul (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player – Sameer Rizvi / Ashutosh Sharma / Auqib Nabi
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals Timeline
| Date | Season | Venue | Result | Notable Performances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | IPL 2026 | Chennai | Upcoming | – |
| Apr 5, 2025 | IPL 2025 | Chennai | DC won by 25 runs | KL Rahul (77), Vijay Shankar (69*) |
| Mar 31, 2024 | IPL 2024 | Vizag | DC won by 20 runs | Rishabh Pant (51), David Warner (52), Mukesh Kumar (3/21) |
| May 20, 2023 | IPL 2023 | Delhi | CSK won by 77 runs | Ruturaj Gaikwad (79), Devon Conway (87), Deepak Chahar (3/22) |
| May 10, 2023 | IPL 2023 | Chennai | CSK won by 27 runs | Shivam Dube (25), Matheesha Pathirana (3/37) |
| May 8, 2022 | IPL 2022 | Mumbai | CSK won by 91 runs | Devon Conway (87), Moeen Ali (3/13) |
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals Stats
- MS Dhoni remains the most decisive batter in this rivalry, having scored 696 runs and hit the most sixes (36), making him a constant match-winner in the death overs against Delhi’s bowling attack.
- KL Rahul has dominated his matchup against Khaleel Ahmed, scoring 51 runs at a strike rate above 130 while being dismissed only once in seven innings.
- Sameer Rizvi enters as a major threat against spin, with 160 runs this season, positioning him as a direct counter to CSK’s reliance on Noor Ahmad in the middle overs.
- Shivam Dube has been highly effective against spin, averaging around 41.86 with a strike rate of 131, making him central to CSK’s middle-overs acceleration.
CSK vs DC Prediction
Now let’s talk about the CSK vs. DC prediction. Considering their squad depth and how well they’ve performed in their head-to-head encounters, we can give a probability.
History favors CSK, but current form is with DC. With a 7-3 record at MA Chidambaram Stadium, CSK has an edge at home. However, DC is more composed this year with both bat and ball. Former CSK batter Rizvi is in the Orange Cap race. So, it will be 55-45 in favor of DC.
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