Sunrisers Hyderabad welcome Chennai Super Kings to the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad for match 27 of the IPL 2026 season. With both teams locked on four points from their opening five matches, the race for the playoff spots is slowly beginning to take shape as the group stage approaches the half-way mark.
SRH are currently fifth and have an opportunity to break into the top four courtesy a superior net run rate. Meanwhile CSK, placed eighth after starting the season with three straight defeats, are looking to build on their recent momentum which has seen them record back-to-back wins.
The Sunrisers will be full of confidence after shooting down high-flying Rajasthan Royals in the last game, handing them a first defeat of the season. SRH recorded a dominant 57-run victory on the back of strong performances from young debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. Hinge started his IPL career with a triple-wicket over, finishing with figures of 4/34 while Hussain grabbed 4/24.
With Head Coach Daniel Vettori confirming that Pat Cummins is set to return to action from April 25, SRH find themselves well stacked with bowling options if the debutants can carry forward this fine start.
CSK, meanwhile, appear to have stabilised after an inconsistent start. Their recent 32-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders marked a second consecutive victory, with contributions across departments.
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Sanju Samson has scores of 115* and 48 in the last two matches, while Noor Ahmed seems to have found his mojo with figures of 3/21 against KKR grabbing key wickets of Ajinkya Rahane, Cameron Green and Rinku Singh.
Ruturaj Gaikwad's form has been a slight concern, but with young Ayush Mhatre firing and Dewald Brevis looking in great touch in the last game, CSK appear to have found some rhythm. The question mark remains around where MS Dhoni will fit into the side, with the 44-year-old still working his way back to full fitness from a calf strain. Notably, Dhoni has travelled with the squad for an away game for the first time this season, suggesting a return may not be far off.
Match Details, Venue and Timing
The Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings match is set to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The Toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST and the match starts at 7:30 PM IST.
Weather and Pitch Report
Conditions in Hyderabad are expected to remain stable, with temperatures around 31–32°C in the evening and minimal chance of rain. Humidity levels near 45% could bring slight dew into play in the second innings, though not significantly.
The surface at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has traditionally favoured batters, but recent matches suggest a more balanced pitch. While the top order can capitalise on a true surface, bowlers using variations, particularly spinners and change-of-pace seamers, have found assistance. Chasing has generally been preferred here, although SRH's recent success batting first could influence toss decisions.
Possible Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (C & WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy, Aniket Verma, Salil Arora, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain
Chennai Super Kings:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brewis, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary/Matt Henry
How To Watch Live Telecast
The Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
How To Watch Live Streaming
The Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 match will be live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
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