Match 32Balanced Pitch
CSKChennai Super Kings
VS
SRHSunrisers Hyderabad
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:00 pm IST MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Captain (2x)
Ravindra Jadeja
Score: 99.2Form: 82/100Credits: 9
In red-hot formExcellent venue record at ChepaukVery consistent scorerHigh ceiling (85 pts recent best)All-rounder advantage (bat + bowl pts)
Vice-Captain (1.5x)
Matheesha Pathirana
Score: 90.7Form: 85/100Credits: 9
In red-hot formExcellent venue record at ChepaukVery consistent scorerHigh ceiling (80 pts recent best)
Top 5 Must-Pick Players
CAll-rounder
Ravindra Jadeja
CSK · 9 Cr
Score99.2
Avg (L5)64 pts
7255488560
VCBowler
Matheesha Pathirana
CSK · 9 Cr
Score90.7
Avg (L5)64 pts
5572486580
3WK-Batter
Heinrich Klaasen
SRH · 10 Cr
Score89.9
Avg (L5)72 pts
7588488268
4Batter
Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK · 9.5 Cr
Score88.4
Avg (L5)54 pts
6245783255
5Batter
Travis Head
SRH · 10 Cr
Score88.4
Avg (L5)75 pts
8275559072
Full Player Rankings
| # | Player | Team | Role | Credits | Form | Venue | Pitch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Ravindra Jadeja | | All-rounder | 9 | 82 | 22.5 | 18 | 99.2 |
| VC | Matheesha Pathirana | | Bowler | 9 | 85 | 19.5 | 16.5 | 90.7 |
| 3 | Heinrich Klaasen | | WK-Batter | 10 | 86 | 15 | 16.5 | 89.9 |
| 4 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | | Batter | 9.5 | 78 | 21 | 16.5 | 88.4 |
| 5 | Travis Head | | Batter | 10 | 88 | 15 | 16.5 | 88.4 |
| 6 | Pat Cummins | | Bowler | 9.5 | 80 | 18 | 16.5 | 87 |
| 7 | Abhishek Sharma | | All-rounder | 8.5 | 70 | 15 | 16.5 | 83.9 |
| 8 | Devon Conway | | Batter | 9 | 72 | 18 | 16.5 | 82.8 |
| 9 | MS Dhoni | | WK-Batter | 8.5 | 55 | 22.5 | 16.5 | 82.3 |
| 10 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | | Bowler | 8.5 | 68 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 80.1 |
Pitch Report — Chepauk
Balanced PitchAvg 1st Innings: 160-170
Chepauk's slow, turning track is the ultimate test for visiting batters. SRH's aggressive approach may be neutralised by the grip and turn on offer.
Toss Advice
Bat first. The pitch deteriorates and chasing becomes increasingly difficult at Chepauk.
Head-to-Head Record
12
CSK wins
in 20 matches
8
SRH wins
Last 5 results:
CSKSRHCSKCSKSRH
Chennai Super Kings hold a solid record against Sunrisers Hyderabad with 12 wins in 20 matches. SRH's explosive batting under Pat Cummins has made recent encounters high-scoring thrillers.
CSK vs SRH — Match Preview
Can SRH's explosive batting overcome Chepauk's turning pitch? CSK at home are a different beast — Jadeja on a turning Chepauk track is the most dangerous proposition in IPL cricket. Dhoni's tactical mastery at his fortress makes CSK heavy favourites.
Why Watch This Match
- SRH's attack cricket vs Chepauk's spin-friendly conditions
- Jadeja on a turning Chepauk track — nightmare for any batting lineup
- Dhoni at fortress Chepauk — tactical genius at home
- Pathirana's yorkers in the death overs