Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Chennai Super Kings in Match 27 of IPL 2026 at Hyderabad. Both teams are coming after wins and will look to continue their momentum in this important clash.
Match Preview
Sunrisers Hyderabad are in good form after a strong 57-run win over Rajasthan Royals. That victory helped them move to 4th place on the points table. Ishan Kishan played a brilliant knock of 91 runs, while Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain took four wickets each.
Chennai Super Kings also come into this match with confidence after beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs. Sanju Samson, Dewald Brevis, and Noor Ahmad performed well in that match.
However, CSK have a concern as Khaleel Ahmed is injured, which may affect their bowling strength. On the other hand, SRH captain Pat Cummins is fit and expected to return soon.
Match Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Match | SRH vs CSK |
| Date | 18 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
Hyderabad Weather Report
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 31-32°C |
| Rain Chances | 2% |
| Humidity | 45% |
Weather is expected to be clear, so a full match is likely.
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| SRH | W, L, L, W, L |
| CSK | W, W, L, L, L |
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| SRH | 4 |
| CSK | 6 |
| No Result | 0 |
CSK have a slight edge in past meetings.
Pitch Report: Hyderabad Stadium
The pitch at Hyderabad is generally flat and good for batting, but pacers also get help.
| Factor | Stats |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 83 |
| Win Batting First | 41% |
| Win Bowling First | 58% |
| Help For | Pacers (64%) |
Average Scores
| Innings | Score |
|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 165 |
| 2nd Innings | 154 |
Toss can be important, and teams may prefer to bowl first.
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Probable Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Salil Arora, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh
Top Fantasy Picks
Sunrisers Hyderabad
| Player | Role | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | WK | 213 | 0 |
| Abhishek Sharma | BAT | 129 | 0 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | BAT | 224 | 0 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | AR | 124 | 2 |
Chennai Super Kings
| Player | Role | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | WK | 185 | 0 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | BAT | 171 | 0 |
| Dewald Brevis | AR | 41 | 0 |
| Anshul Kamboj | BOWL | 0 | 10 |
Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
| Captain | Vice-Captain |
|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | Ishan Kishan |
| Heinrich Klaasen |
Dream11 Tips
- Safe captain choice: Ishan Kishan
- Grand league captain: Sanju Samson
- Punt picks: Heinrich Klaasen, Ayush Mhatre
- Team combination: 3-3-2-3
Match Prediction
Sunrisers Hyderabad have the advantage of playing at home and are coming after a strong win at this venue. Their batting looks in good form, and their bowlers have also delivered recently.
Chennai Super Kings have experience, but injuries may affect their balance.
Overall, the match slightly favors Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Disclaimer
This prediction is based on team form, pitch conditions, and player performance. The actual result may vary.
