Chennai Super Kings set to face Delhi Capitals in the 18th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, April 11.
Preview
In the 18th match of the IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC). Chennai Super Kings endured a disappointing campaign this year as they have already lost three consecutive games. Moreover, they suffered a 43-run defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the last match. Batting first, Bengaluru performed brilliantly and scored a huge total of 250 runs. In response, Chennai Super Kings managed to score 207 runs.
Chennai’s top order didn’t perform again. However, the middle order played well as Sarfaraz Khan provided some resistance with a crucial 50-run innings, while Prashant Veer and Jamie Overton also batted well as they scored 43 and 37 runs, respectively. Before that, in the bowling department, CSK didn’t perform anything good as Anshul Kamboj, Shivam Dube, and Jamie Overton took one wicket each.
On the other hand, the Delhi Capitals didn’t perform well in the previous game and lost by one run against the Gujarat Titans. Batting first, Gujarat posted a good total of 210 runs, while Delhi scored just 209 runs. Despite a brilliant start from KL Rahul, who scored 92 runs, and Pratham Nissanka’s 41 runs, Delhi lost the match by one run, which definitely shows the mistakes of their batters. However, David Miller also batted well as he scored 41 runs. Earlier, Delhi’s bowling unit delivered an average performance, as Mukesh Kumar took two wickets, while Lungi Ngidi and Kuldeep Yadav contributed with one wicket each.
Match Information
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Match 18
Indian Premier League, 11 Apr 2026, Sat, 7:30 PM IST ,Chennai
Probable PlayingXI
Chennai Super Kings
RD Gaikwad(C), Ayush Mhatre, SN Khan, A Kamboj, S Dubey, Prashant Veer, J Overton, SV Samson, Noor Ahmad, KK Ahmed, MJ Henry
Bench: MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Karthik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shreyas Gopal, MW Short, Aman Hakim Khan, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary, AJ Hosein, Zak Foulkes, RD Chahar, SH Johnson
Delhi Capitals
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul, Sameer Rizvi, DA Miller, T Stubbs, N Rana, Axar Patel(C), Vipraj Nigam, KL Yadav, T Natarajan, L Ngidi
Bench: Abishek Porel, AR Sharma, Karun Nair, P Shaw, AJ Mandal, S Parakh, M Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Mitchell Starc, D Chameera, Auqib Nabi, Mukesh Kumar, KA Jamieson
Injury News – (Will be added when there is an update)
Pitch Report
Captains
Ayush Mhatre CSK | bat – 7.5
Ayush Mhatre has delivered impressive performances in the IPL, showcasing his ability as a dynamic batter. He has scored 314 runs in his last 10 matches at an outstanding strike rate of 180, reflecting his aggressive and impactful approach at the crease.
KL Rahul DC | bat – 9
KL Rahul is a highly accomplished top-order batter who has delivered consistent performances in the recent past. He has amassed 366 runs across his last 10 matches, including an impressive 92-run innings against Gujarat in the previous game. His ability to anchor the innings while accelerating when required makes him a key asset to the team.
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KL Rahul DC | BAT – 9
Shivam Dube has performed well in the IPL. He has scored 246 runs with a strike rate of 141 in the last 10 games. CSK fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
Pathum Nissanka DC | BAT – 8.5
Pathum Nissanka is an excellent young batter. He has scored 85 runs in the last two games.
Budget
Jamie Overton CSK | all – 9
Jamie Overton performed exceptionally well in the previous game, scoring 37 runs with a strike rate of 231 and took a wicket as well against RCB. CSK fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
Sameer Rizvi DC | bat – 8
Sameer Rizvi is a top-class batter and also performed well in the IPL. He has scored 257 runs with a strike rate of 161 in the last 6 games. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Delhi this season.
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Tristan Stubbs – DC | BAT – 8.5
Mukesh Choudhary – CSK | BOWL – 8.5
FAQs – CSK vs DC Dream11 Prediction
1. When and where will the CSK vs DC IPL 2026 match be played?
The match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals will be played on April 11, 2026, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
2. What is the pitch report for the CSK vs DC match?
The Chennai pitch is traditionally spin-friendly with a slow surface. It doesn’t fully favor fast bowlers or aggressive batting early on. Batters need to settle before attacking, and the average first innings score is around 165.
3. How have both teams performed so far in IPL 2026?
Chennai Super Kings have struggled this season, losing three consecutive matches, including a heavy defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals are coming off a narrow one-run loss against Gujarat Titans, showing competitive form despite the defeat.
4. Who are the best captaincy picks for the CSK vs DC Dream11 team?
KL Rahul is a top captaincy choice after his recent 92-run knock, while Axar Patel offers strong all-round value. From CSK, Shivam Dube and Jamie Overton are solid options.
5. What is the average first innings score at MA Chidambaram Stadium?
The average first innings score at MA Chidambaram Stadium is around 165 runs, making it a moderately scoring venue.
6. Which players are expected to be key impact performers?
Pathum Nissanka and Sameer Rizvi are promising young batters for DC, while Sarfaraz Khan and Ayush Mhatre could play crucial roles for CSK. In bowling, Kuldeep Yadav and Noor Ahmad can be game-changers on a spin-friendly pitch.
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