IPL 2026, Match 63: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Preview

The five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match No. 63 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

The Men in Yellow are placed at No. 6 on the points table with six wins and as many defeats from 12 matches. They are well and truly in contention to reach the playoffs despite starting the season with three consecutive losses. In their last match, they suffered a thumping loss at the hands of Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. A victory is needed for them in this crucial encounter to stay alive in the competition. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, suffered a huge loss against Gujarat Titans, where they were bundled out for just 86 runs. They are in the third position in the points table, with seven wins from 12 matches. If they manage to win the match against CSK, their qualification chances will increase significantly. 

CSK vs SRH Match Details

CSK vs SRH Head to Head record

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Pitch Report

The iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has hosted six games so far in IPL 2026, and the matches have been fairly high scoring, with teams frequently scoring 200+ scores. Out of the six matches, four matches have been won by the chasing team, indicating that the pitch gets better as the game progresses. In a few of the matches though, there was a hint of turn and grip in the pitch. 

CSK vs SRH Predicted Playing 11s

Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma/MS Dhoni (wk), Dewald Brevis, Prashant Veer, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh

Impact Player: Shivam Dube

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):

Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Smaran Ravichandran, Pat Cummins (c), Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge

Impact Player: Travis Head