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
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Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Chennai Super Kings
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CSK
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LSG
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DC
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MI
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GT
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Sunrisers Hyderabad
GT
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SRH
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SRH
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PBKS
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SRH
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KKR
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MI
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SRH
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RR
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SRH
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Players Stats in current Series
Heinrich Klaasen
SRH - wk
508 Runs
12 Matches
Abhishek Sharma
SRH - all
481 Runs
12 Matches
Sanju Samson
CSK - wk
450 Runs
12 Matches
Ishan Kishan
SRH - wk
420 Runs
12 Matches
Travis Head
SRH - bat
361 Runs
12 Matches
Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK - bat
306 Runs
12 Matches
Urvil Patel
CSK - wk
214.81
5 Matches
Abhishek Sharma
SRH - all
209.13
12 Matches
Ishan Kishan
SRH - wk
185.84
12 Matches
Ayush Mhatre
CSK - bat
177.88
6 Matches
Travis Head
SRH - bat
171.09
12 Matches
Pat Cummins
SRH - bowl
170.59
5 Matches
Anshul Kamboj
CSK - bat
19 Wkts
12 Matches
Eshan Malinga
SRH - bowl
16 Wkts
12 Matches
Jamie Overton
CSK - all
14 Wkts
10 Matches
Noor Ahmad
CSK - bowl
12 Wkts
12 Matches
Sakib Hussain
SRH - bowl
12 Wkts
8 Matches
Praful Hinge
SRH - bowl
10 Wkts
5 Matches
Noor Ahmad
CSK - bowl
7.89
12 Matches
Ramakrishna Ghosh
CSK - bat
8.00
1 Match
Akeal Hosein
CSK - bowl
8.17
6 Matches
Pat Cummins
SRH - bowl
8.35
5 Matches
Khaleel Ahmed
CSK - bowl
8.67
5 Matches
Mukesh Choudhary
CSK - bowl
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
Pitch Report
55%
Pace Bowling
45%
Spin Bowling
60%
Batting Pitch
175
Average Score
40%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Krains Fuletra
SRH | ALL
Shreyas Gopal
CSK | ALL
Teams will be updated after Toss
Last Updated On - May 17 2026 5:56 PM
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