IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Chennai Super Kings in Match 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday, April 18, 2026. SRH will aim to build on their recent momentum, while CSK will look to extend their winning streak after recovering from a slow start to the season.
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SRH are placed fifth on the points table with two wins and three losses, while CSK sit eighth with the same win-loss record but an inferior net run rate.
Match Details
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 27
- Series: Indian Premier League 2026
- Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
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Match Preview
Sunrisers Hyderabad head into the contest on the back of a dominant 57-run win over Rajasthan Royals at the same venue. Batting first, SRH posted a formidable 216/6, led by a captain’s knock from Ishan Kishan, who smashed 91 off just 44 balls. The bowling unit then delivered a clinical performance, with debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain picking up four wickets each to bundle out RR for 159.
Chennai Super Kings also come into the match with confidence after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs at Chepauk. CSK put up 192/5, with Sanju Samson and Dewald Brevis contributing solid knocks, while Ayush Mhatre added a quickfire 38. In the second innings, Noor Ahmad led the bowling effort with figures of 3/21, supported by Anshul Kamboj.
Weather Forecast
Weather conditions in Hyderabad are expected to be hot and clear. Temperatures may reach close to 40°C during the day and drop to around 32°C during the match. No rain interruptions are expected.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is expected to be batting-friendly with good pace and bounce. Dew could play a significant role in the second innings, making chasing easier. Teams winning the toss are likely to opt to bowl first.
Squads:
Chennai Super Kings Squad: Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Matthew Short, Akeal Hosein, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Matt Henry, MS Dhoni, Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Chahar, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Urvil Patel, Aman Khan, Zakary Foulkes, Ramakrishna Ghosh
Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(c), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora(w), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga, Smaran Ravichandran, Sakib Hussain, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Dilshan Madushanka, Krains Fuletra, Onkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar, Gerald Coetzee
Probable Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Salil Arora, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Ehsan Malinga, Praful Hinge
Impact Player: Sakib Hussain
Chennai Super Kings:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary
Impact Player: Akeal Hosein
Live Streaming and Broadcast
The SRH vs CSK match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Fans can also watch the live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.
