IPL 2026: SRH vs CSK, Match 27 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium – Stats & player battles to watch

The match No. 27 of the ongoing 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will pit Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK). 

Both teams have played five games each, with two wins and three losses, but while SRH are fourth on the points table, CSK are down at eight. What separates them is the net run rate (NRR). SRH's net run rate is 0.576, whereas CSK's NRR is -0.846.

SRH are known to go after the bowlers and would do exactly that on Saturday. Therefore, a lot will be riding on the young shoulders of Anshul Kamboj, who has been the most successful bowler for CSK this season. After being used predominantly in the powerplay last season, Ruturaj Gaikwad has used Kamboj in several phases of the game in the ongoing edition.

MS Dhoni would be unlikely to feature in this game as he works his way to full fitness.

Player battles to watch out for in SRH vs CSK, Match 27

1. Abhishek Sharma vs Mukesh Choudhary

2. Heinrich Klaasen vs Noor Ahmad

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium venue overview

SRH vs CSK IPL Stats at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

Tactical Insight

SRH vs CSK Head-to-Head record in IPL