IPL 2026: Match 63, CSK vs SRH Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match? – CricTracker

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) square off against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match No. 63 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday, May 18.

By Adreej Kumar Mitra

Published – 17 May 2026, 15:47 IST | Updated – 17 May 2026, 16:38 IST

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) square off against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match No. 63 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday, May 18.

The Men in Yellow are placed sixth on the points table, having won six and lost six after playing 12. Their three-match winning streak ended in the last game when they were comprehensively defeated by the Lucknow Super Giants.

Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad have also played 12 matches so far. However, they have won seven and lost five. They managed to win only one out of their first four games in IPL 2026. However, they bounced back strongly to win six out of the next eight. In the last game, they lost to the Gujarat Titans by 82 runs.

CSK vs SRH: Match Details

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai: Pitch Report

The iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has hosted six matches so far in IPL 2026. Four out of the six matches have been won by chasing teams. The captain who wins the toss would want to bowl first. The average first-innings total has been around 189. It will be important for the team batting first to gauge what a good score would be as early as possible.

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CSK vs SRH: Head-to-Head record

CSK vs SRH: Predicted Playing XIs

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/Harsh Dube.  

Impact Player: Travis Head

CSK vs SRH: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen (Source: IPL)

Heinrich Klaasen has played a different brand of cricket, where he hasn’t gone hammer and tongs from ball one, but instead, given himself some time to get accustomed to the surface before playing the big shots. He has amassed 508 runs in 12 innings at an average of 50.80 and a strike rate of 153.94.

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Probable Best Bowler: Anshul Kamboj

Anshul Kamboj (Photo Source: IPL)

Anshul Kamboj conceded 63 runs in just 16 balls in the last game against the Super Giants. However, one bad game is acceptable for someone who has picked up 19 wickets this season at an average of 22.53 and a strike rate of 13.37. He will look to get some wickets with the new ball and then come back in the back end with his accurate yorkers.

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Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Chennai Super Kings

vs

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Indian Premier League

Match Information

vsMay 18, 2026MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, Chennai02:00 PM

Second To Bat

Powerplay: 65-75210-220

Second To Bat

Powerplay: 50-60200-210

Win Probability

CSK 45%SRH 55%

Disclaimer

The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

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