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In the 27th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is gearing up to face the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-voltage match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday, 18th April. While SRH looks for their second consecutive victory in the tournament, CSK will aim to keep their winning momentum going and grab their third victory in the tournament. 

 

Sunrisers Hyderabad

 

After two consecutive losses, Sunrisers Hyderabad finally tasted its second victory of the IPL 2026 tournament, defeating the strongest-looking Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs. In a phenomenal showdown against the top side, two debutants of SRH--Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain--imprinted their names in the history books. While batting first, SRH scored 216 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Ishan Kishan was their standout batter, scoring 91 runs off just 44 deliveries. In reply, Praful Hinge dismantled the RR's top order and grabbed three wickets in the opening over of his debut match. He ended with 4/34, and Sakib finished with 4/24 figures. This win gave a massive boost to their net run-rate, helping them move into the top four of the points table.

 

Chennai Super Kings

 

Meanwhile, the Chennai Super Kings have started to enjoy their winning streak, winning their previous two matches in the tournament to get their confidence back. They will be heading into this game after thrashing the Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs. While batting first, CSK scored 192 for 5 in their 20 overs. Sanju Samso yet again batted well for the team, scoring 48 runs. Dewald Brevis also scored 41 runs, and Ayush Mhatre scored 38 runs. In reply, KKR was able to score only 160 runs in their 20 overs. Noor Ahmed was brilliant with the ball, taking three wickets in his four overs. They are still sitting in eight spot of the points table. 

 

SRH vs CSK IPL Match Details

 

SRH vs CSK IPL Match Details
Match	SRH vs CSK 27th T20 IPL Match
Date and Time	Saturday, April 18th; 7:30 p.m. IST
Venue	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV- Star Sports Network, Live Stream- JioHotstar

 

SRH vs CSK Pitch Report

 

The pitch in Hyderabad is likely to offer balanced and ideal conditions for both batters and bowlers, with both pacers and spinners finding some assistance. However, with this being an afternoon fixture, the surface is expected to be dry due to the excessively hot and sunny conditions. The ball could swing around for the first few overs in the power-play. The first inning total at this venue is likely to be around 170.

 

SRH vs CSK Weather Report

 

The weather in Hyderabad is likely to remain hot and partly cloudy for this afternoon's game, with no rain forecast. Despite this being an evening game, the humidity is likely to be maximum. The temperatures are likely to hover around 26-34 °C.

 

SRH vs CSK Head-to-Head Records

 

SRH vs CSK head-to-head (in T20s)
Match Played	22
Won by Sunrisers Hyderabad	7
Won by Chennai Super Kings	15
Tied	0
No Result	0

 

SRH vs CSK Probable XI

 

• Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (c/wk), Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Salil Arora, Nitish Reddy, Shivang Kumar, Harsh Dubey, Eshan Malinga, Praful Hinge, Travis Head.

   

  (Impact Players - Sakib Hussain, Liam Livingstone, Travis Head, Zeeshan Ansari)

 

• Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Jamie Overton, Shivam Dube, Noor Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewalad Brevis, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh

   

  (Impact Players - Shreyas Gopal, Prashant Veer, Urvil Patel, Akeal Hosein)

 

Players To Watch Out For in the SRH vs CSK IPL Match

 

• Ishan Kishan | SRH: This left-handed smashed 91 runs from just 44 balls in the last match against the Rajasthan Royals. He might have failed to pile up good runs consistently, but he looked good in the tournament so far. He has scored 213 runs in 5 matches at a strike rate of 190. He is looking in good touch currently and will be a player to watch out for. 

 

• Heinrich Klaasen | SRH: The former Proteas power-hitter has been in brutal form, currently in the top five of the highest run-scorer list. He smashed 40 off 26 deliveries against RR in the previous game. He has been their best batter in the tournament so far. He would aim to give a powerful start to his team in this match as well. 

 

• Ayush Mhatre | CSK: This player is in sublime touch in the tournament. He has already played two phenomenal knocks of 73 and 59 in the four innings. He has scored 171 runs in just five matches at a phenomenal strike rate of 171. He will be a player to watch out for. 

 

SRH vs CSK Toss Prediction

 

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

 

• In the 4 T20 matches played here, the toss-winning teams have opted to bowl on all four occasions.

 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

 

• In the last 55 T20 matches played at this venue, it has been recorded that the team batting first has registered victory in 26 games, while teams batting second have won 28 matches. This recent trend suggests that teams should bowl first after winning the toss to extract maximum benefits. 

 

SRH vs CSK Today's Match Scenario

 

Scenario 1

 

• Toss Winner: SRH (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 50-52
• CSK Total: 200-210
• Match Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad

 

Scenario 2

 

• Toss Winner: CSK (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 55-60
• SRH Total: 210-220
• Match Winner: Chennai Super Kings

 

Who will win today's SRH vs CSK IPL match?

 

By looking at their last five head-to-head performance, the Chennai Super Kings are favourites to win this match. They proved their performance by bouncing back in the last two games against the Delhi Capitals and the Kolkata Knight Riders. On the other hand, the Sunrisers Hyderabad have gotten their momentum after thrashing the Rajasthan Royals in their previous game. The kind of performance they showed, they will be high on confidence. However, we back CSK to win this game.