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.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 17 May 2026, 17:56 IST

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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

Broadcast

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Live Stream

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Weather Report

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai

Clouds

31.1°C

81% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Chennai Super Kings

L
W
W
W
L

Sunrisers Hyderabad

L
W
L
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

508 Runs

12 Matches

2

481 Runs

12 Matches

3

Sanju Samson

CSK - wk

450 Runs

12 Matches

4

Ishan Kishan

SRH - wk

420 Runs

12 Matches

5

Travis Head

SRH - bat

361 Runs

12 Matches

6

306 Runs

12 Matches

1

Urvil Patel

CSK - wk

214.81

5 Matches

2

209.13

12 Matches

3

Ishan Kishan

SRH - wk

185.84

12 Matches

4

Ayush Mhatre

CSK - bat

177.88

6 Matches

5

Travis Head

SRH - bat

171.09

12 Matches

6

Pat Cummins

SRH - bowl

170.59

5 Matches

1

Anshul Kamboj

CSK - bat

19 Wkts

12 Matches

2

Eshan Malinga

SRH - bowl

16 Wkts

12 Matches

3

Jamie Overton

CSK - all

14 Wkts

10 Matches

4

Noor Ahmad

CSK - bowl

12 Wkts

12 Matches

5

Sakib Hussain

SRH - bowl

12 Wkts

8 Matches

6

Praful Hinge

SRH - bowl

10 Wkts

5 Matches

1

Noor Ahmad

CSK - bowl

7.89

12 Matches

8.00

1 Match

3

Akeal Hosein

CSK - bowl

8.17

6 Matches

4

Pat Cummins

SRH - bowl

8.35

5 Matches

5

Khaleel Ahmed

CSK - bowl

8.67

5 Matches

6

8.85

6 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings

SV Samson (wk), RD Gaikwad (C), Urvil Patel, Karthik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, S Dubey, Prashant Veer, A Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Noor Ahmad, SH Johnson

Bench : MS Dhoni, SN Khan, Shreyas Gopal, MW Short, Aman Hakim Khan, Gurjapneet Singh, AJ Hosein, Zak Foulkes, RD Chahar, MJ Henry, Akash Mandwaal, Macneil Noronha, D Forrester, Kuldip Yadav

Sunrisers Hyderabad

TM Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Smaran-R, H Klaasen (wk), Salil Arora, K Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (C), S Kumar, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga

Bench : A Verma, PHKD Mendis, Amit Kumar, Harsh Dubey, LS Livingstone, HV Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Krains Fuletra, Sakib Hussain, O T Tarmale, D Madushanka, G Coetzee, R S Ambrish

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

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.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

175

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

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.

8
VC

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.

7.5

Karthik Sharma CSK | WK

Kartik Sharma has delivered impressive performances in the IPL, showcasing his ability as a dynamic batter. He has scored 244 runs in his last 9 matches at an outstanding strike rate of 134, reflecting his impactful approach at the crease.

9

Heinrich Klaasen SRH | WK

Klaasen is a top-class batter and also performed well in the IPL. He has scored 425 runs in the last 10 games. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Hyderabad this season.

8.5

Anshul Kamboj CSK | BAT

Anshul Kamboj performed exceptionally well ‌this season. Moreover, he took 19 wickets in this season. CSK fans will expect a good performance from him this season.

8.5

Ishan Kishan SRH | WK

Ishan Kishan is an excellent top-order batter. He is in excellent form and scored 420 runs in the last 12 games. Definitely, he has the ability to perform better in the upcoming games.

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7.5

Krains Fuletra

SRH | ALL

8.5

Shreyas Gopal

CSK | ALL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - May 17 2026 5:56 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

CSK

4 : 7

SRH

Credits Left
9.5/100

Mega League
Heinrich Klaasen
VC

9

Ishan Kishan

8.5

Sanju Samson
C

8.5

Karthik Sharma

7.5

Travis Head

8.5

Abhishek Sharma

8

Nitish Kumar Reddy

8.5

Eshan Malinga

8

Pat Cummins

8.5

Anshul Kamboj

8.5

Noor Ahmad

7

Players
11/11

Team 1

CSK

5 : 6

SRH

Credits Left
8.5/100

Grand League
Heinrich Klaasen

9

Ishan Kishan
C

8.5

Sanju Samson

8.5

Karthik Sharma
VC

7.5

Travis Head

8.5

Abhishek Sharma

8

Ruturaj Gaikwad

9

Nitish Kumar Reddy

8.5

Pat Cummins

8.5

Anshul Kamboj

8.5

Noor Ahmad

7

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