At the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, SRH vs CSK is a high-octane encounter on Saturday at 7:30 PM. Before the game, find out where to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings. And also gets tickets, stats, timeline, head-to-head, playing11 & prediction of matchday 27.
In the Top 4 races, this mid-table fight will be exciting this time. Same number of matches with the same points, but SRH ahead because of +1.422 net run rate difference.
After a 57-run win against the Rajasthan Royals (RR), SRH showed how collective team efforts can be. Started with Ishan Kishan, finally fired that strengthened the batting. Now, Klassen is in the middle and has some more freedom to play. And finally, a key talking point in bowling is that someone has stepped up. Debut star Praful’s heroic spells now give some hope to SRH’s bowling.
CSK made their comeback and bagged two consecutive victories. With Sanju, Mhatre, and Brevis, CSK’s top order finds its tune. In the middle, Dube and Overton can destroy a bowling lineup. Already Kamboj is in red-hot form with the new ball, and Noor shows the magic of his wrist.
Where to Watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings Match
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings |
| Stadium | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Date & Time | Saturday, April 18, 7:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | Jio Cinema |
SRH vs CSK Head to Head Records
| Matches | 22 |
| SRH Win | 7 |
| CSK Win | 15 |
| No Result | Nil |
SRH vs CSK Pitch Report
Hyderabad’s pitch will be batting-friendly. Saturday will be no exception. The game will be played on pitches made of black clay. Saturday’s game will be played on a brand-new pitch.
The black-soil surface is expected to behave quite differently from the red-soil pitch where the Sunrisers and Mumbai Indians played their record-breaking run-fest. Nevertheless, we can still anticipate plenty of runs, as the average score at this ground this year is between 170 and 180.
Historically, chasing teams have held the advantage here; however, in the two matches played so far this season, defending and chasing teams have won equally. As usual, pacers are dominating with their pace, swing, and bounce—and this year is no different. Fast bowlers have already claimed 21 wickets, while spinners have only managed to bag 6.
Weather Report
During the daytime, Hyderabad experiences extreme heat, but the temperature will cool down to 32°C by the start of the match. Summer is still in full swing here. The humidity will be 40%, and the wind will blow from the South-east at 11 km/h.
Things are predicted to cool down by the time the match begins, with temperatures dropping to 28 degrees by 11:30 p.m. During the game, the weather will be mostly cloudy, but with no chance of rain. Fans will be able to see the entire game.
SRH vs CSK Predicted XI
For SRH
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (C & WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma/Liam Livingstone, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel / Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga
Impact Player- Praful Hinge
For CSK
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh
Impact Player- Prashant Veer / MS Dhoni
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings Timeline
| Date | Venue | Winner | Key Performance Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2026 | Hyderabad | Upcoming | Match 27: Expected to be a high-stakes mid-table clash. |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Chennai | SRH (5 wkts) | Harshal Patel: 4/28 dismantled CSK; Kamindu Mendis: 32* (22) and a crucial wicket. |
| 28 Apr 2024 | Chennai | CSK (78 runs) | Ruturaj Gaikwad: 98 (54); Tushar Deshpande: 4/27 (career-best figures). |
| 05 Apr 2024 | Hyderabad | SRH (6 wkts) | Abhishek Sharma: 37 (12); Aiden Markram: 50 (36) led the chase. |
| 21 Apr 2023 | Chennai | CSK (7 wkts) | Ravindra Jadeja: 3/22; Devon Conway: 77* (57) anchored the win. |
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings Stats
- Ruturaj Gaikwad holds the edge in head-to-head contests for Chennai Super Kings, accumulating 394 runs against Hyderabad.
- Klaasen’s record against CSK is modest, averaging 15.25 across five innings, which suggests spin-heavy matchups could still trouble him.
- Anshul Kamboj has emerged as CSK’s leading wicket-taker this season with 10 wickets, often used as a strike option in the powerplay.
- If MS Dhoni plays, his finishing role against death bowlers like Jaydev Unadkat could shape the closing overs.
- Samson remains the leading run-scorer against SRH in IPL history, with over 867 runs and a century against them.
SRH vs CSK Prediction
It’s a 50-50 encounter. Sunrisers Hyderabad are playing at home and hold a slight edge at this venue. While both teams have winning momentum, a recent injury to Khaleel Ahmed could be a setback for CSK.
In their last match, skipper Ishan Kishan and uncapped player Praful Hinge kept SRH in the top-four race with strong performances. Additionally, the recent form of Sanju and Noor makes this encounter even more exciting. However, don’t forget that CSK has historically dominated the head-to-head record.
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