chennai super kings Today (April 11), CSK will host Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 18th match of IPL 2026 on April 11 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. CSK are desperately seeking their first win of the season after suffering three consecutive defeats, while DC are in fourth place with two wins from three games. CSK’s performance was far from their best, with both the batting and bowling units underperforming. While the bowling attack has been below par, the bigger issue is the batting, with Ruturaj Gaikwad and debutant Sanju Samson yet to impress, while the absence of Devalder Brevis has also taken a toll on the line-up. Young player signings have also failed to make an impact so far.There are two crucial home games in Chebauk within 72 hours and CSK’s campaign could hinge on them. However, they faced a strong Delhi Capitals side who looked more stable and balanced.Despite a recent loss, DC have depth in their squad with several players yet to feature, while KL Rahul is back in form with 92 runs. After ending their losing streak at Chepauk last season, DC are confident of another success against a struggling CSK side.
CSK go head-to-head with DC
- Total games played: 31
- Chennai Super Kings: 19
- Delhi Capitals: 12
CSK vs DC Today’s IPL Match: Preview Report
Tonight’s match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) is expected to be a high-scoring venue, departing from its historical reputation as a slow, spin-friendly track. While spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Noor Ahmad could still get some help, the ball is falling to the bat much better than in previous years, making it easier for the batsmen to find boundaries. Given the high humidity and impending dew, the skipper who wins the toss will almost certainly bowl first.
CSK vs DC: Expected 11 seconds to play
Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mhat, Sarfaraz Khan, Devalder Breves, Shivam Dubey, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmed, Khalil Ahmed, Anshul KambojImpact backup: 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 Sub: Mukesh Kumar
CSK vs DC IPL match: chennai weather updates
For tonight’s CSK vs DC match, the weather in Chennai is expected to be warm, humid and sunny with a 0% chance of rain disrupting the match. High humidity (reaching 85% by early evening) may lead to significant dew in the second round, while daytime maximum temperatures reach 33°C, cooling slightly to 27°C at night, but high humidity will make it feel warmer
CSK vs DC: Live broadcast details
The CSK vs DC match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm IST. The match will be telecast on Star Sports Network and the live broadcast will be on JioHotstar.Squad:Delhi Capitals squad: KL Rahul (women), 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 Dar, Sameer Rizvi, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair, Mitchell Starc, Kyle Jamieson, Ajay Jadhav Mandal, Prithvi Shaw, Triprana Vijay, Abhishek Borel, Sahil Parach. Madhav TiwariChennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (women), Ruturaj Gaikwad (centre), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Matthew Short, Akeal Hosein, Kartik Sharma, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh, MS Dhoni, Shriyas Gopal, Rahul Chahar, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Urvir Patel, Aman Khan, Devalde Brevis. Zachary Fox
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