IPL 2026, CSK vs DC Today Match: Chennai Super Kings will take on Delhi Capitals in Match 18 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Chennai, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will be aiming to register their first win of the season, while Delhi, under the leadership of Axar Patel, will look to bounce back after a narrow defeat in their previous game.
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IPL 2026, CSK vs DC Match Details
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Match 18 |
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| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 | | Date | Saturday, April 11, 2026 | | Time | 7:30 PM LOCAL | 2:00 PM GMT | 7:00 AM PT | 10:00 AM ET | | Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
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Head-to-Head Record:
- Total matches: 31
- Chennai Super Kings: 19 wins
- Delhi Capitals: 12 wins
Match Preview
Chennai Super Kings have had a disappointing start to IPL 2026, losing all three of their opening matches. The five-time champions have struggled in both batting and bowling departments and are currently placed at the bottom of the table.
Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, have shown better form this season despite a narrow one-run loss to Gujarat Titans in their last outing. With a balanced squad and in-form players, Delhi will aim to capitalize on Chennai’s struggles.
Weather Forecast
The weather in Chennai is expected to be warm and humid, with temperatures hovering between 28°C and 30°C during the match. There is no forecast of rain, ensuring a full game.
Pitch Report
The surface at Chepauk is expected to assist batters early before slowing down as the match progresses. Spinners are likely to play a key role in the middle overs due to grip and turn.
Squads:
Chennai Super Kings Squad:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ayush Mhatre, Khaleel Ahmed, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh, Noor Ahmad, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zakary Foulkes, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Mukesh Choudhary, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Shreyas Gopal, Anshul Kamboj
Delhi Capitals Squad:
Axar Patel (C), Abhishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Tripurana Vijay, David Miller, Auqib Nabi Dar, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi, Prithvi Shaw, Kyle Jamieson, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Madhav Tiwari, T Natarajan, Sahil Parakh
CSK vs DC Probable XIs
Chennai Super Kings:
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurjapneet Singh
Impact Player: Kartik Sharma
Delhi Capitals:
KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Nitish Rana, Vipraj Nigam, Axar Patel (c), Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Lungi Ngidi
Impact Player: T Natarajan
Broadcast and Streaming
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
