The Indian Premier League 2026 moves to Match 27 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, where Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Chennai Super Kings. Without MS Dhoni, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and chose to bowl first. Chennai made strategic changes, bringing in Mukesh Choudhary and Matthew Short, while SRH replaced Harsh Dubey with Dilshan Madushanka.
Both teams are riding high on confidence after winning their previous matches. SRH defeated Rajasthan Royals convincingly, showcasing strong performances in all departments. CSK also secured a win against Kolkata Knight Riders, with standout bowling by Noor Ahmad.
The playing 11 for SRH includes Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Ishan Kishan, while CSK’s predicted lineup features Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson. The match started at 7:30 pm IST, with live broadcast on Star Sports Network and streaming on JioHotstar.
SRH currently sits at No. 4 on the points table, while CSK is at No. 8. The match was played on April 18, 2026, with both teams aiming to improve their standings. The squads for both teams include key players like Liam Livingstone and MS Dhoni for SRH and CSK, respectively.
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