IPL 2026, Match 27: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings Match Preview
Published - 17 Apr 2026, 11:14 IST | Updated - 17 Apr 2026, 11:41 IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match No. 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on April 18 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.
SRH are currently placed fourth on the points table, with two wins from five matches. They have had a mixed campaign so far, registering victories against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Playing at home, they will be eager to build on those wins and secure two crucial points.
Meanwhile, CSK have bounced back strongly after suffering three consecutive defeats, registering two back-to-back victories. They overcame Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC), but still find themselves in eighth position. The five-time champions will look to maintain their momentum and climb up the table with another win.
The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium tends to be on the slower side, making it slightly challenging for batters to score freely. Stroke play is not as easy compared to flatter venues, and batters often need to spend some time in the middle before accelerating. For bowlers, maintaining tight lines and lengths will be crucial. The surface offers assistance, and there can also be some late swing under lights, providing an added advantage, especially for pace bowlers.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (C), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (WK), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga Impact Player: Sakib Hussain
Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh Impact Player: Mukesh Choudhary
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