The match between CSK and SRH in IPL 2026 is considered very important. Chennai Super Kings need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. At the same time, the discussion among the fans has intensified regarding the future of MS Dhoni and the possible last match in Chepauk.
Whose match is IPL 2026 today: In the 63rd match of IPL 2026, on Monday, May 18, Chennai Super Kings will face Sunrisers Hyderabad twice. MS Dhoni is likely to play to a great extent in this exciting match to be held at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. Because, once MS Dhoni had said that he wants to play his last IPL match in Chepauk. Now he is 44 years old and the last league match of the IPL 2026 season will be played in Chennai on Monday. In such a situation, the question is constantly being discussed among the fans whether this could be Dhoni’s last match.
Do or die situation for CSK
Chennai Super Kings is currently at sixth position in the points table. To reach the playoffs, the team will have to win both its remaining matches. The poor start of the season increased CSK’s problems. Apart from this, despite coming close to victory in a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the defeat was a big blow to the team. Team coach Stephen Fleming also admitted that that defeat affected the players mentally a lot. Now SRH once again have a chance to make things worse for CSK and strengthen their playoff hopes.
SRH returning after a week’s break
Sunrisers Hyderabad team is returning to the field after a week’s break. During this period the players were allowed to rest and spend personal time. For example, Ishan Kishan returned to his home for the start of the Jharkhand T20 League. Now it remains to be seen how quickly the team can get over the disappointment of being all out for 86 runs against Gujarat Titans.
Eyes will be on Dewald Brevis
Dewald Brevis missed the first three matches of the season due to injury. After returning to the team, he had to play from his favorite batting position. So far he has scored only 99 runs in six innings. However, he has definitely shown his talent on some occasions. Especially in Lucknow, his fast batting and no-look sixes made a lot of headlines. The match in Chennai can be a good opportunity for him to play a big innings.
Saqib Hussain’s bowling will be important
Saqib Hussain has proved to be a big find for SRH this season. He is bowling brilliantly especially in the last overs of the innings. He has been getting the benefit of reverse swing on the Hyderabad pitch, but the circumstances will be different in Chennai. In such a situation, his performance can decide the course of the match. Shakib remains the second most successful bowler of the team with 12 wickets so far.
Dianne Forrester joins CSK
Jamie Overton’s replacement player Diane Forrester has now joined the CSK team. On Sunday, he took part in a practice session with the team. Whereas SRH may consider including Harsh Dubey in the playing eleven considering the CSK line-up full of right-handed batsmen.
Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing XI
Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper)
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain)
Urvil Patel
Karthik Sharma
dewald brevis
Shivam Dubey
Prashant Veer
Akil Hossein
Anshul Kamboj
spencer johnson
Noor Ahmed
Mukesh Chaudhary
Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable Playing XI
Abhishek Sharma
travis head
Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper)
heinrich classen
r recall
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Salil Arora
Pat Cummins (captain)
Harsh Dubey
Shivang Kumar
Ishaan Malinga
Saqib Hussain