IPL 2026: CSK vs. SRH prediction, lineups, pitch report and betting tips as Pat Cummins meets Ruturaj Gaikwad

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Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings have everything to play for when they meet at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday with playoff qualification hanging in the balance for both sides.

SRH have had a turbulent recent run, losing two of their last three games, including a shocking 82-run collapse against Gujarat Titans where they had restricted their opponents to 168 before folding for just 86. Pat Cummins' side has the points but has lacked consistency at the worst possible time.

CSK have had their own troubles. Injuries have ravaged their squad with Jamie Overton missing out. Ruturaj Gaikwad would be counting senior member's like Sanju Samson to rescue the mission.

Both teams need victory desperately. Chepauk, traditionally a slow surface, has played as a genuine batting track this season, so runs are expected. This one has all the ingredients of a classic.

CSK vs. SRH prediction: Who Will Win​

This game is genuinely tough to call. SRH have the firepower to dismantle any attack on their day, and their pace duo of Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain has already beaten CSK once this season.

However, Chepauk has been a fortress for the home side all campaign, with the crowd, the conditions and the familiarity all favouring CSK. Sanju Samson has been in frightening form, and with their backs firmly against the wall, Chennai have historically risen to the occasion. Expect a close contest, but CSK to find a way through.



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CSK vs. SRH Pitch Report: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium​

City	Lucknow
Country	India
First Match	01/04/2023
Last T20 Match	07/05/2026
Matches Played	27
Matches Won Batting First	12 (44.44%)
Matches Won Batting Second	14 (51.85%)
Matches Won Winning Toss	16 (59.26%)
Matches Won Losing Toss	10 (37.04%)
Matches with No Result	1 (3.70%)
Highest Individual Innings	118* — R R Pant (LSG) vs RCB, 27/05/2025
Best Bowling	5/14 — M A Wood (LSG) vs Delhi Capitals, 01/04/2023
Highest Team Innings	235/6 — Kolkata Knight Riders vs LSG, 05/05/2024
Lowest Team Innings	108 — Lucknow Super Giants vs RCB, 01/05/2023
Highest Run Chase Achieved	177/2 — Punjab Kings vs LSG, 01/04/2025
Average Runs per Wicket	27.48
Average Runs per Over	8.73
Average Score Batting First	173.56

Head-to-Head: CSK vs. SRH​

While the overall H2H has been in the favour of Super Kings the last five matches have went in favour of the Orange Army.

Stat	CSK	SRH
Matches Played	23	23
Won	15	8
Lost	8	15
No Result	0	0
Highest Score	223	194
Lowest Score	132	134

CSK vs. SRH Betting Tips​

Here is our favourite betting angle for the CSK vs. SRH match.

BETTING TIP	ODDS
Both team to score over 180	1.58 (via Dafabet)

Both teams boast powerful batting lineups, and Chepauk's pitch has shed its slow reputation, playing true and fast. Expect both sides to cross 180 runs tonight

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CSK vs. SRH Lineups, Team News​

This is how we think both teams could line up.

CSK predicted lineup to play SRH​

Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Spencer Johnson, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary

Impact Player: Akeal Hussain

SRH predicted lineup to play CSK​

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

Impact Player: Harsh Dubey

CSK vs. SRH Odds: Who is the favourite for IPL 2026 clash?​

• CSK to win: 2.22
• SRH to win: 1.67

*All odds via Dafabet.

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How to watch CSK vs. SRH 2026 match: Live Stream, TV Channel​

Here is all the key information for how to watch CSK vs. SRH:

• Date: Monday, 18 May
• Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
• Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
• TV/Stream: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

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