CSK vs SRH 2026 — two teams bleeding points. One ground that historically eats visiting sides alive. The CSK vs SRH head-to-head rivalry runs 14 years deep and includes one of the most iconic IPL finals ever played.
Tonight at Chepauk, Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad isn’t just Match 63. It’s a playoff lifeline. Keep a close eye on the Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad timeline, stats, pitch report, Playing XI, and match prediction right here.
Chennai Super Kings host Sunrisers Hyderabad at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday, May 18, and both sides arrive carrying the kind of form that makes must-win games genuinely must-win.
CSK stumbled badly against Lucknow Super Giants last time out — posting 187, then watching their bowling attack hand it back in 16.4 overs. Kartik Sharma’s 71 kept them competitive with the bat, Shivam Dube hit 32 off 16 to punch late, but when Mukesh Choudhary and Spencer Johnson are your only wicket-takers, the cracks are hard to ignore.
SRH’s situation is arguably more alarming. Gujarat Titans bowled them out for 86 chasing 168 — an 82-run collapse where Pat Cummins, their best batter on the day, managed just 19.
Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain picked up two wickets apiece in the first innings, but disciplined bowling means nothing if your top order folds that completely.
The CSK vs SRH head-to-head leans 14-11 toward Chennai across all IPL editions. Chepauk makes that gap feel even wider. The playoff picture tightens by the day — and neither side can absorb another loss here.
Where to watch Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Stadium | M A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Date & Time | Monday, May 18, 7:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
CSK vs SRH Head to Head Records
| Matches | 23 |
| CSK Wons | 15 |
| SRH Wons | 08 |
| No Result | Nil |
| At MA Chidambaram Stadium | CSK 5, SRH 1 |
| At Rajiv Gandhi Int’l Stadium | CSK 3, SRH 3 |
| At Neutral Stadium | CSK 7, SRH 4 |
CSK vs SRH Pitch Report
Chepauk in 2026 is no longer a simple slow burner. The pitch now starts firm and flat, allowing batters to trust the bounce and target the boundaries during the powerplay.
This shift has pushed the average first-innings score to 186, with multiple totals crossing the 200-run mark. Despite this initial pace, the surface remains a classic trap that slows down as the game moves into the middle overs.
Spinners find significant grip and turn once the ball softens, often triggering a collapse for teams that fail to rotate strike. Fast bowlers are punished for raw speed and must rely on deceptive cutters and hard lengths to survive.
Interestingly, chasing teams have dominated this season, winning four out of the six matches played so far. While the toss remains a factor, the ability to adapt to the slowing track after the 10th over is what ultimately decides the winner.
Weather Report
The temperature in Chepauk will be 31-33 degrees Celsius. But the temperature feels like 38 degrees Celsius. The humidity level will be 79-84%. There will be terrific humid weather.
Players and spectators will be feeling unpleasant conditions. Cloud will cover 54-94% of the sky. And a moderate chance of rain. The air will blow from the south at 26km/h.
CSK vs SRH Playing 11(Predicted)
For CSK
Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad(C), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Kartik Sharma, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmed, Spencer Jhonson, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary
Impact Player – Gurjapneet Singh / Akeal Hosein / Sarfaraz Khan
For SRH
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Smaran Ravichandran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Shivang Kumar / Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (C), Sakib Hussain, Eshan Malinga
Impact Player – Praful Hinge / Harsh Dubey
Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Timeline
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Key Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | Hyderabad | SRH | 10 Runs | Abhishek Sharma (52) |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Chennai | SRH | 5 Wickets | Heinrich Klaasen (44*) |
| May 12, 2024 | Chennai | CSK | 78 Runs | Ruturaj Gaikwad (98) |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Hyderabad | SRH | 6 Wickets | Aiden Markram (50) |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Chennai | CSK | 7 Wickets | Ravindra Jadeja (3/22) |
Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Stats
- Ruturaj Gaikwad averages a staggering 56.28 against SRH, with 394 runs in just 7 innings.
- Travis Head requires 87 runs to hit 5,000 career T20 runs.
- Pat Cummins: Is only 3 wickets away from reaching 200 wickets in T20 cricket.
- Heinrich Klaasen: Needs 12 runs to complete 2,000 runs in the IPL.
- Out of 6 games in Chennai, CSK has won 5. SRH’s only win came in 2025 by 5 wickets.
CSK vs SRH Prediction
What’s cooking in the IPL 2026 Match 63?
Can the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squad make it another win to make double and stay alive in the playoff race?
Let’s dip into the CSK vs SRH prediction!
The two playoff fighting teams will faceoff. Both teams lost their last encounter. So, we expect a thrilling fight.
Looking at the CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head record, it’s always in favor of the CSK. And even venue wise CSK have edge in this rivalry.
Prediction: CSK won by 4-5 wickets or 10-15 runs.
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