CSK vs SRH IPL 2026: Match 63 time, venue, squads and TV details
Synopsis
CSK's IPL 2026 season reaches a crunch point at Chepauk on 18 May — two wins needed, none to spare. SRH, smarting from an 87-run hammering by Gujarat Titans, arrive with third place and a potential top-two finish on the line. With CSK holding a 16-8 all-time edge but SRH winning the last meeting, the stakes couldn't be higher.
Key Takeaways
CSK vs SRH , IPL 2026 Match 63 , is scheduled for Monday, 18 May at 7:30 PM IST at M.A.
Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai .
CSK are sixth with 6 wins and 6 losses from 12 matches and need to win both remaining games to qualify.
SRH are third with 7 wins from 12 matches ; a win here boosts their playoff and top-two chances.
In 24 IPL meetings , CSK lead 16-8 ; SRH won the most recent clash on 18 April 2026 .
Live broadcast on Star Sports ; live streaming on JioHotstar .
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 63 of IPL 2026 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Monday, 18 May, with the first ball at 7:30 PM IST. The five-time champions face a must-win situation, while SRH arrive looking to cement their playoff berth.
Playoff Stakes for Both Sides
CSK sit sixth on the points table with six wins and six defeats from 12 matches. Despite opening the season with three successive losses, Ruturaj Gaikwad's side clawed back into contention — but they now need to win both remaining league games to stay alive. Their most recent outing ended in a seven-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium, making Monday's fixture at home all the more critical.
SRH, placed third with seven wins from 12 matches, also endured a rough patch early in the season, losing three of their first four games. They head into this contest on the back of a heavy 87-run defeat against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. A win here would significantly strengthen their qualification prospects.
Head-to-Head Record
The two franchises have met 24 times in IPL history, with CSK holding a commanding 16-8 advantage. There have been no tied matches or no-results between the sides. Their first encounter dates back to 25 April 2013, which CSK won. The most recent meeting, on 18 April 2026, went SRH's way — giving them a psychological edge heading into Chepauk.
Where to Watch
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports channels. Live streaming is available on JioHotstar.
Full Squads
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni (wk), Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shaik Rasheed, Vansh Bedi (wk), C Andre Siddharth, Rachin Ravindra, Ravichandran Ashwin, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Anshul Kamboj, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Dewald Brevis, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Matheesha Pathirana.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Smaran Ravichandran, Abhishek Sharma, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Eshan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel, Salil Arora, Praful Hinge, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards, Brydon Carse, Sakib Hussain, Zeeshan Ansari, Aniket Verma, Amit Kumar, Krains Fuletra.
With CSK's back firmly against the wall and SRH eager to bounce back from a thumping loss, the Chepauk contest on Monday shapes up as one of the most consequential clashes of the IPL 2026 league stage.
Point of View
And the margin for error is now zero. What makes it doubly interesting is that SRH, despite sitting third, are also under pressure after being dismantled by Gujarat Titans. Both sides arrive wounded, which makes Chepauk on Monday a genuine 50-50 despite CSK's historic dominance at that venue. The team that handles pressure better — not necessarily the one with the better squad on paper — is likely to advance.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the CSK vs SRH IPL 2026 match?
The match is scheduled for Monday, 18 May 2026, at 7:30 PM IST at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. It is the 63rd match of the IPL 2026 league stage.
Where can I watch CSK vs SRH live?
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports channels. Live streaming is available on JioHotstar.
What is CSK's current position in the IPL 2026 points table?
CSK are placed sixth with six wins and six defeats from 12 matches. They need to win both their remaining league games to stay in contention for a playoff spot.
What is the CSK vs SRH head-to-head record in the IPL?
The two sides have met 24 times in the IPL, with CSK leading 16-8. SRH won the most recent encounter on 18 April 2026.
What is SRH's form heading into the match?
SRH are third on the table with seven wins from 12 matches but are coming off a heavy 87-run defeat against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
