CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has confirmed MS Dhoni will not be involved in capacity against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday. Anticipation started to build as Dhoni travelled with the CSK team to Chepauk for the final hoe game of IPL 2026 season.
No MS Dhoni Against SRH At Chepauk
The CSK captain has confirmed that Dhoni is not match fit and he hopes he will return in the next game.
? Toss update from Chennai ?@ChennaiIPL won the toss and elected to bat first against @Sunrisers
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2026
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/4SxAzYKEvY#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #CSKvSRH pic.twitter.com/u4gjxRo6HK
CSK need to win against SRH at any cost to keep their playoff hopes alive. Dhoni hasn't featured in a single IPL game this season and it remains to be seen whether he will be involved in CSK's final IPL game against the Gujarat Titans on May 21.
Now at the den! ? #WhistlePodu #CSKvSRH pic.twitter.com/FVfxDIOuT3
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 18, 2026
CSK Playoff Qualifications Scenario
CSK need to win both their matches against SRH and the Gujarat Titans. But 16 points might not be enough this time. If they lose on Monday, they need to beat the Gujarat Titans on May 21 and hope all the other results favour them. A loss against SRH will allow both Hyderabad and Gujarat to qualify for the playoffs.
If Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals or KKR reach 14 or more CSK's playoff hopes will be dashed.
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