CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction, Match 63, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Chennai Super Kings set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 63rd match of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday, May 18.

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Preview

In the 63rd match of the IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Chennai Super Kings had a disappointing outing in their previous match, going down by seven wickets against Lucknow Super Giants. Batting first, Chennai managed to put up a competitive total of 187 runs on the board, but Lucknow chased it down comfortably in just 16.4 overs.

In the batting department, CSK’s top order failed to make a significant impact. However, Kartik Sharma played a superb innings of 71 runs, while Shivam Dube provided late momentum with a quickfire 32 off just 16 deliveries. On the bowling side, Chennai struggled badly to contain the opposition, with Mukesh Choudhary and Spencer Johnson being the only wicket-takers. Overall, it was a disappointing performance from the CSK bowling unit.

Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad also endured a tough game in their previous encounter, suffering a heavy 82-run defeat against the Gujarat Titans. After restricting Gujarat to 168 runs, Hyderabad’s batting lineup collapsed miserably and was bundled out for just 86 runs.

The SRH batters looked completely out of touch, failing to build any meaningful partnerships throughout the innings. Pat Cummins emerged as the top scorer with just 19 runs, highlighting the poor batting display. Despite the batting collapse, Hyderabad’s bowlers had earlier shown some promise, with Praful Hinge delivering an impressive spell of two wickets for 17 runs in four overs, while Sakib Hussain also picked up two wickets.

Match Information

Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 63

Indian Premier League, 18 May 2026, Mon, 7:30 PM IST, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai

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Weather Report

stadiumMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai

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31.1°C

humidity83% (Humidity)

Injury and availability news

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Pitch Report

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is traditionally known for its batting-friendly surface. In T20 matches, this pitch is helpful for both aggressive batting and fast bowling. Teams often prefer to field first at this venue, although chasing can still be competitive. Batters need to adopt a cautious approach to build their innings, with the average first-innings score in the IPL hovering around 175.

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Player Picks

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Sanju Samson CSK | WK

Sanju Samson has delivered an impressive performance in the IPL, scoring 437 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 168 in his last 10 games. Fans will be anticipating another outstanding inning from him.

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Abhishek Sharma SRH | ALL

Abhishek is a top-quality batter who has consistently impressed in the IPL, scoring 426 runs in his last 10 matches. He is definitely a good pick as a captain for your fantasy team.

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Krains Fuletra

SRH | ALL

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Shreyas Gopal

CSK | ALL

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Last Updated On - May 17 2026 5:56 PM

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Heinrich Klaasen
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Ishan Kishan

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Sanju Samson
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Karthik Sharma

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Travis Head

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Nitish Kumar Reddy

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Eshan Malinga

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Pat Cummins

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Anshul Kamboj

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