Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) | 18-Apr-2026 07:30 PM | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
SRH 194/9 (20)
CSK 184/8 (20)
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 10 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anshul Kamboj* | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 162.5 |
| Noor Ahmad | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitish Kumar Reddy* | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
| Praful Hinge | 4 | 0 | 60 | 1 | 15 |
Last Wicket:Jamie Overton c Liam Livingstone b Praful Hinge 16(15) - 182/8 in 19.4 ov.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings
Sunrisers Hyderabad — Innings 1 (194/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma c Sanju Samson b Jamie Overton | 59 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 268.18 | |
| Travis Head c Ruturaj Gaikwad b Mukesh Choudhary | 23 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 115 | |
| Ishan Kishan (c) c Ruturaj Gaikwad b Mukesh Choudhary | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Heinrich Klaasen b Anshul Kamboj | 59 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 151.28 | |
| Aniket Verma c Noor Ahmad b Jamie Overton | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy c Matthew Short b Jamie Overton | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 150 | |
| Salil Arora (wk) c Dewald Brevis b Gurjapneet Singh | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 108.33 | |
| Liam Livingstone c Dewald Brevis b Anshul Kamboj | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Shivang Kumar c Gurjapneet Singh b Anshul Kamboj | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 150 | |
| Praful Hinge not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 5 | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 4 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 194 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sakib Hussain, Eshan Malinga | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Short | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 12.7 |
| Mukesh Choudhary | 2 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 10.5 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 3 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 7.3 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 9.2 |
| Gurjapneet Singh | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma & Travis Head | 75 | 35 |
| Abhishek Sharma & Ishan Kishan | 0 | 1 |
| Abhishek Sharma & Heinrich Klaasen | 18 | 12 |
| Aniket Verma & Heinrich Klaasen | 19 | 13 |
| Nitish Reddy & Heinrich Klaasen | 35 | 22 |
| Salil Arora & Heinrich Klaasen | 30 | 21 |
| Salil Arora & Liam Livingstone | 2 | 5 |
| Shivang Kumar & Liam Livingstone | 14 | 9 |
| Praful Hinge & Liam Livingstone | 1 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Head | 5.5 | 75 |
| 2 | Ishan Kishan | 5.6 | 75 |
| 3 | Abhishek Sharma | 7.6 | 93 |
| 4 | Aniket Verma | 10.1 | 112 |
| 5 | Nitish Kumar Reddy | 13.5 | 147 |
| 6 | Heinrich Klaasen | 17.2 | 177 |
| 7 | Salil Arora | 18.1 | 179 |
| 8 | Shivang Kumar | 19.4 | 193 |
| 9 | Liam Livingstone | 19.6 | 194 |
Chennai Super Kings — Innings 2 (184/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson (wk) c Heinrich Klaasen b Nitish Reddy | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 | |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) c Salil Arora b Eshan Malinga | 19 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 146.15 | |
| Ayush Mhatre c Heinrich Klaasen b Nitish Reddy | 30 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 230.77 | |
| Matthew Short c Aniket Verma b Eshan Malinga | 34 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 113.33 | |
| Sarfaraz Khan c Nitish Reddy b Eshan Malinga | 25 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 131.58 | |
| Dewald Brevis c Liam Livingstone b Shivang Kumar | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Shivam Dube b Sakib Hussain | 21 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 131.25 | |
| Jamie Overton c Liam Livingstone b Praful Hinge | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 106.67 | |
| Anshul Kamboj not out | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 162.5 | |
| Noor Ahmad not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 15 | Total: 18 | |||||
| Total | 184 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praful Hinge | 4 | 0 | 60 | 1 | 15 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.8 |
| Sakib Hussain | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Eshan Malinga | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.2 |
| Shivang Kumar | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson & Ruturaj Gaikwad | 15 | 7 |
| Ayush Mhatre & Ruturaj Gaikwad | 51 | 21 |
| Matthew Short & Ruturaj Gaikwad | 0 | 3 |
| Matthew Short & Sarfaraz Khan | 46 | 33 |
| Matthew Short & Dewald Brevis | 1 | 6 |
| Matthew Short & Shivam Dube | 35 | 24 |
| Jamie Overton & Shivam Dube | 6 | 7 |
| Jamie Overton & Anshul Kamboj | 28 | 17 |
| Noor Ahmad & Anshul Kamboj | 2 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanju Samson | 1.1 | 15 |
| 2 | Ayush Mhatre | 4.4 | 66 |
| 3 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 5.1 | 66 |
| 4 | Sarfaraz Khan | 10.4 | 112 |
| 5 | Dewald Brevis | 11.4 | 113 |
| 6 | Matthew Short | 15.4 | 148 |
| 7 | Shivam Dube | 16.5 | 154 |
| 8 | Jamie Overton | 19.4 | 182 |
Match Info
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) |
| Time | 18-Apr-2026 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Hyderabad |
| Seating Capacity | 55000 |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar |
Match Preview: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings (SRH vs CSK)
Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling match on 18-Apr-2026 in Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). The match will be played at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium at 07:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report for SRH vs CSK Match 27 Match
Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is traditionally considered a batsman's paradise, where a rain of runs can be seen once again.
A fresh pitch has recently been prepared at this venue. The wicket offers good bounce and carry, allowing the ball to come onto the bat nicely and making stroke-play relatively easy. Records from recent IPL and domestic matches indicate that the average first-innings score here can exceed 200.
Since it's a night match, dew could play a major factor in the second innings. Keeping this in mind, the toss-winning captain will likely choose to bowl first.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Hyderabad, IN will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 25°C on the match day with 65% humidity and 6.7 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Sunrisers Hyderabad is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Chennai Super Kings remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Indian Premier League (IPL 2026).
The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Chennai Super Kings will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Sunrisers Hyderabad batting and Chennai Super Kings bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Sunrisers Hyderabad showcase its strengths, or will Chennai Super Kings pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar on 18-Apr-2026 to find out the answer!
