IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings' strongest predicted XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad

The Chennai Super Kings will be looking return the favour to the Sunrisers Hyderabad when they take the field at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai in Match 63 of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday, May 18. 

Both teams played each other in match 27 of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, where SRH had emerged victorious. 

CSK are in with a real chance to turn their season around and qualify for the playoffs. As things stand, they are fifth in the standings with 12 points to their name from 12 matches. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s side would want to clinch a victory against SRH to solidify their playoffs chances. 

Here is CSK’s strongest predicted XI vs SRH, Match 63, IPL 2026:

Top Order: Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Urvil Patel

Sanju Samson. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)

The experienced duo of Sanju Samson and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad will continue to open for the five-time IPL champions. They have done fairly well as a pair, and CSK would want a little bit more from them.

Sanju, who has scored two centuries in IPL 2026 so far, is by far CSK’s best batter. Gaikwad, after a slow start, has gained confidence back. Urvil Patel, on the other hand, is CSK’s power-hitter, scoring runs at a brisk rate.