CSK vs DC in Chennai (Photo: IPL) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 18 of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai today, April 11. CSK are desperate for their first win of the season after suffering three consecutive losses, while DC enter the competition in fourth place with two wins from three matches. CSK looked far from their best, with both the batting and bowling units. While the bowling attack has been below par, the bigger concern is the batting, with Ruturaj Gaikwad and new recruit Sanju Samson yet to complete and the absence of Dewald Brevis hurting the line-up. The young reinforcements have also not made their mark yet.
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How Justin Langer’s faith helped Mukul Choudhary shine With two crucial home matches against Chepauk coming up within 72 hours, CSK’s campaign could hinge on these matches. However, they face a strong Delhi Capitals side that looks more balanced and composed.Despite the recent loss, DC have depth in their squad, with several players yet to feature, while KL Rahul returned to form with 92. After ending their losing streak in Chepauk last season, DC will be confident of repeating that feat against a struggling CSK side.
CSK vs DC Head-to-Head
- Total number of matches played: 31
- Chennai Super Kings: 19
- Capital Delhi: 12
CSK vs DC Today IPL Match: Pitch Report
For today’s match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), the pitch is expected to be a high-scoring surface that bucks its historical reputation of being slow and spin-friendly. While there is still some help for spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Noor Ahmad, the ball is getting on the bat much better than in previous years, making it easier for the stroke makers to find the boundary. With the high humidity and imminent dew, the captain is almost certain to win the toss first.
CSK vs DC: Estimated playing 11s
Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul KambojImpact Sub: Matt HenryDelhi Capitals Predicted XI: KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T NatarajanImpact: Mukesh Kumar
CSK vs DC IPL Match: Chennai Weather Update
For today’s CSK vs DC clash, the weather in Chennai is forecast to be warm, humid and clear with 0% chance of rain interrupting the game. High humidity (reaching up to 85% by late evening) is likely to lead to significant heavy dew during the second shift, while the daytime high reached 33C, it will cool slightly to a low of 27C overnight, although the high humidity will make it feel warmer.
CSK vs DC: Live Streaming Details
The CSK vs DC match will be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with the match scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. The game will be telecast on Star Sports Network while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.platoons:Delhi Capitals Team: KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel(c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi Nabi Cha, Dushera Rishman, Sameer Starc, Kyle Jamieson, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prithvi Shaw, Tripurana Vijay, Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh. Madhav TiwariChennai Super Kings Squad: Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Matthew Short, Akeal Hosein, Shseakrish Kartikh, Sharma Dhoni, Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Chahar, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Urvil Patel, Aman Khan, Dewald Brevis. Zakary Foulkes
