IPL 2026: CSK vs SRH Match Prediction, Match 63 - Who will win today’s IPL match between Chennai and Hyderabad?
Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Source: IPLT20.com)
Published - 18 May 2026, 04:45 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a must-win fixture on Monday, May 18, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. CSK are coming into the fixture, having lost their last match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side is placed sixth on the IPL 2026 points table with 12 points from as many games.
On the other hand, SRH will be playing after a gap of six days, having lost their last fixture against Gujarat Titans (GT) by 82 runs. The Pat Cummins-led side is comfortably placed third on the points table with 14 points from 12 matches and will look to get a step closer to qualification with a win in the upcoming fixture.
However, they will be given a stern test by CSK, who have their back against the wall and desperately need a win to stay alive in the playoffs race.
CSK vs SRH Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Monday, May 18 | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 63 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
MA Chidambaram Stadium Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 97 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 53 (including 2 ties with both won by side batting first) |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 44 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 165 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 152 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 246/5 (20) by CSK vs RR, 2010 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 70/10 (17.1) by RCB vs CSK, 2019 |
| Highest Score Chased | 211 [213/4 in 19.3 overs] by LSG vs CSK, 2024 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 126/8 (20) by RCB vs CSK, 2008 |
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Decent | Good |
| Bounce | Good | Decent | Decent |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | With new ball | Middle Overs |
CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 23 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 15 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 8 |
CSK vs SRH Playing 11 with Impact sub
Chennai Super Kings
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
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (w), Smaran Ravichandran, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora/Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge
Players to watch out for in CSK vs SRH
Sanju Samson
The CSK opener has been the leading run scorer for his team with 450 runs from 12 innings at an average of 50 and a strike rate of 164.23 with two hundreds and one fifty. Samson has won three Player of the Match awards this season, and CSK desperately need him to rise to the occasion in the upcoming must-win fixture.
Eshan Malinga
The right-arm speedster is the leading wicket-taker for SRH in the ongoing season with 16 wickets from 12 innings at an average of 25.50 and an economy of 9.63. Malinga will again hold the key for his team as they aim to get closer to playoffs qualification with a win.
Today's Match Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
