Sunrisers Hyderabad set to face Chennai Super Kings in the 27th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday, April 18.
Preview
In the 27th match of the IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered an impressive performance in their last match, registering a dominant 57-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. Batting first, they posted a formidable total of 216 runs. In reply, the Rajasthan Royals were restricted to just 159 runs. The top order played a crucial role, with Ishan Kishan smashing 91 runs off 44 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen added a valuable 40. In the bowling department, Sakib Hussain was outstanding, picking up four wickets for 24 runs in his four overs, while Praful Hinge also claimed four wickets.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings also put in a strong showing in their previous game, securing a convincing 32-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders. Batting first, Chennai posted a competitive total of 192 runs. In response, Kolkata Knight Riders could only manage 160 runs.
Chennai’s top order looked solid, with Sanju Samson anchoring the innings with a composed 48, while Dewald Brevis chipped in with a crucial 41. With the ball, Noor Ahmed impressed with three wickets, while Anshul Kamboj provided good support by picking up two wickets.
Match Information
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 27
Indian Premier League, 18 Apr 2026, Sat, 7:30 PM IST ,Hyderabad
Probable PlayingXI
Sunrisers Hyderabad
TM Head, A Verma, Abhishek Sharma, K Nitish Kumar Reddy, S Kumar, Harsh Dubey, Ishan Kishan(C), H Klaasen, Salil Arora, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga
Bench: Smaran-R, PHKD Mendis, LS Livingstone, Amit Kumar, Krains Fuletra, Jaydev Unadkat, Pat Cummins, Sakib Hussain, O T Tarmale, HV Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Shivam Mavi, David Payne, D Madushanka
Chennai Super Kings
RD Gaikwad(C), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, SN Khan, A Kamboj, S Dubey, J Overton, SV Samson, Noor Ahmad, AJ Hosein, KK Ahmed
Bench: Urvil Patel, MS Dhoni, Karthik Sharma, Shreyas Gopal, Prashant Veer, MW Short, Aman Hakim Khan, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary, Zak Foulkes, RD Chahar, MJ Henry, SH Johnson
Injury News – (Will be added when there is an update)
Pitch Report
Captains
Ishan Kishan SRH | wk – 8.5
Ishan Kishan is a top-quality batter who has consistently impressed in the IPL, scoring 384 runs in his last 10 matches, including an excellent knock of 91 in the previous game. He is definitely a good pick as a captain for your fantasy team.
Sanju Samson CSK | wk – 8.5
Sanju Samson delivered a solid performance in the IPL, scoring 48 runs at an impressive strike rate of 150 against KKR in his previous match. Fans will be hoping for another outstanding season from him.
Top
Heinrich Klaasen SRH | WK – 9
Klaasen is a top-class batter and also performed well in the IPL. He has scored 423 runs in the last 10 games, including 40 runs in the previous game against RR. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Hyderabad this season.
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 349 runs in his last 10 matches at an outstanding strike rate of 180, reflecting his aggressive and impactful approach at the crease.
Budget
Noor Ahmad CSK | bowl – 7
Noor Ahmed performed exceptionally well in the previous game, taking three wickets against Kolkata. CSK fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
Eshan Malinga SRH | bowl – 8
Eshan Malinga is an excellent bowler. He has taken 13 wickets in the last 9 games, including two wickets in the previous game against RR.
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Amit Kumar – SRH | BAT – 7.5
Zeeshan Ansari – SRH | BAT – 8
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