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63rd match of IPL 2026 on 18thth May will see Chennai Super Kings take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai at 7:30 PM IST.
Get the best CSK vs SRH Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 63.third IPL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
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CSK vs SRH Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Abhishek Sharma – Sunrisers Hyderabad opening batsman Abhishek Sharma has scored 481 runs in 12 innings of IPL 2026, he has defeated the bowlers by hitting sixes without fear. |
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Ruturaj Gaikwad – The brilliant right-handed batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 306 runs in 12 matches, and has stabilized Chennai Super Kings with top-order partnerships. |
Raises up:
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Ishan Kishan – Aggressive left-handed wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan has scored 420 runs in 12 IPL 2026 matches while maintaining a consistent aggressive pace for Sunrisers Hyderabad. |
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Sanju Samson – Chennai Super Kings wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson has scored 450 runs in 12 matches, and has punished the bowling attack through effective boundary-clearing strokeplay. |
Budget Selection:
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Urvil Patel – Hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batsman Urvil Patel has scored 116 runs in just 5 chances, giving Chennai Super Kings explosive finishing pace this season. |
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Ishan Malinga – Sri Lankan fast bowler Ishan Malinga has taken 15 wickets in 9 matches, powering Sunrisers Hyderabad through accurate yorkers and disciplined death over execution. |
CSK vs SRH IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Abhishek Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad |
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vice captain |
Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan |
CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Sanju Samson (Vice Captain), Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan
- Batsmen – Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma©, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Karthik Sharma
- All-rounder – Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Bowlers- Pat Cummins, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed
CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Sanju Samson, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan (Vice Captain), Urvil Patel
- Batsmen – Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad ©
- Allrounder – Shivam Dubey
- Bowlers-Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed, Ishan Malinga
CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today Match 63 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Harshal Patel |
7.5 credits |
No |
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Sarfaraz Khan |
7.5 credits |
No |
CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today Match 63 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Abhishek Sharma |
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gl captaincy option |
Ruturaj Gaikwad |
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choice of punt |
Ishan Malinga and Urvil Patel |
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dream11 combination |
3-4-1-3 |
CSK vs SRH Match Preview:
Chennai Super Kings will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 63rd match of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday, May 18, 2026. The evening match will start at 7:30 PM IST and is very important for both the teams as the race for the playoffs is on. Chennai Super Kings are currently placed fifth with 12 points from 12 matches and desperately need a win to strengthen their qualification hopes. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad are placed fourth with 14 points and will be aiming to get closer to securing a playoff berth.
Historically, Chennai Super Kings have dominated this rivalry, winning 15 out of the 23 encounters between the two franchises. However, Sunrisers Hyderabad got the lead early this season when they successfully defended 194/9 in Hyderabad on April 18, 2026.
Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma performed brilliantly with the bat and scored 59 runs each, while Ishan Malinga produced a decisive bowling performance by taking three wickets to restrict Chennai to 184/8 and secure a close 10-run win. Chennai are now entering this match after suffering a five-wicket defeat against Lucknow Super Giants, while Hyderabad are also trying to make a quick recovery after their 82-run defeat against Gujarat Titans.
The Chepauk surface traditionally favors slower bowlers, and Chennai will once again rely heavily on Noor Ahmed to control the middle overs with his spin variations. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad will rely on their explosive top order led by Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma to provide aggressive attack during the powerplay.
However, Chennai’s bowling department faces a major challenge after losing Jamie Overton for the remainder of the tournament due to injury. In addition, weather conditions could significantly affect the match, as the forecast calls for cloudy skies with possible rain and high humidity in the evening. Therefore, the captain who wins the toss may prefer to chase under lights as dew may play a crucial role later in the game.
CSK vs SRH head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Chennai Super Kings |
15 |
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Sunrisers Hyderabad |
8 |
CSK vs SRH Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
32°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
176 |
Records of chasing teams:
CSK vs SRH Playing 11 (Expected):
Chennai Super Kings Playing 11:
1) Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)
2) Rituraj Gaikwad ©
3) Urvil Patel
4) Kartik Sharma
5) Dewald Brevis
6) Shivam Dubey
7) Prashant Veer
8) Akil Hossein
9)Anshul Kamboj
10) Spencer Johnson
11) Noor Ahmed
12) Mukesh Chaudhary
Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing 11: :
1) Abhishek Sharma
2) Travis Head
3) Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)
4) Heinrich Clasen
5) R recall
6) Nitish Kumar Reddy
7) Salil Arora
8) Pat Cummins ©
9) Harsh Dubey
10) Shivang Kumar
11) Ishaan Malinga
12) Saqib Hussain
CSK vs SRH Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the team combination, Chennai Super Kings are expected to win this match.