The CSK vs SRH match of the IPL 2026 will be played in Chennai.
CSK vs SRH: On Monday, May 18, the Chennai Super Kings will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 63 of the IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This match is crucial for both teams as the playoff race approaches its pivotal stage. After an incredible comeback from a 0-3 start to the season, CSK needs two victories from their next two games to reach 16 points and maintain their playoff aspirations.
After getting dismissed for just 86 in their previous match against the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, which badly damaged their net run rate at a point where every decimal may be crucial, SRH travels to Chennai in a desperate attempt to recover.
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CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head Record in IPL
CSK hold a big lead in one of the IPL’s most storied rivalries, with nearly twice as many wins as their opponents.
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total IPL Matches | 23 |
| CSK Wins | 15 |
| SRH Wins | 8 |
The points table going into Monday is nasty, but it’s not complicated.
With 14 points from 12 games and an NRR of 0.331, SRH is in third place. To feel secure, they must win the final two games. In theory, they may still win if both the Rajasthan Royals and the Punjab Kings falter, but SRH is not the type of team that should be counting on favours. They must take care of this on their own.
CSK is ranked sixth. Twelve games and twelve points. Their NRR is only 0.027, which would put them on the losing side of the tiebreaker if several teams finished at 16 points. Thus, victory is insufficient. They must win decisively.
Current Form
Current CSK Form: L, W, W, L, W
Although CSK’s comeback from a 0-3 start has been remarkable, their bowling under pressure was revealed in the previous game’s loss against LSG. With the lowest run rate (8.84) and second-worst average (25.54) of any team this season, CSK’s opening stand is still concerning despite the acquisition of Spencer Johnson, who gives the pace attack more bite.
SRH Current Form: L, W, W, W, L
A startling 86 all out against GT in Ahmedabad ended SRH’s campaign and severely damaged their net run rate. The batting has been dominated by the top four: Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, and Abhishek Sharma (500+ runs at No. 4 or lower).
CSK Probable Playing XI
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Dian Forrester / MS Dhoni, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary (Impact Player)
SRH Probable Playing XI
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk), Smaran Ravichandran, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora / Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge (Impact Player)
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