Probable XIs, pitch report, weather forecast and live-streaming details

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in match number 18 of IPL 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday, April 11. CSK are at the bottom of the points table, with three consecutive losses. On the other hand, DC are fourth, with two wins and one defeat.

CSK suffered a 43-run loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their previous match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Bowling first, Chennai struggled and conceded 250 runs, while picking up only three wickets. With the bat, they posted 207. There were some positives as Sarfaraz Khan hammered 50 off 25. However, CSK’s overall effort yet again left a lot to be desired.

DC went down to Gujarat Titans (GT) by one run in their previous match. Chasing a target of 211, KL Rahul scored a stunning 92 off 52, while David Miller slammed 41* off 20, but Delhi narrowly failed to get over the line.

Chennai Super vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 match details

Match: Chennai Super vs Delhi Capitals, Match 18, Indian Premier League 2026

Date and Time: Saturday, April 11, 7:30pm IST

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Chennai Super vs Delhi Capitals pitch report

The pitch at Chepauk is expected to be good for batting. The venue is known for producing slow, spin-friendly surfaces. However, in IPL 2026 scores in excess of 200 have been produced.

Chennai Super vs Delhi Capitals weather forecast

The weather in Chennai for the CSK vs DC match is expected to be clear and breezy in the evening. There is no prediction for rain.

CSK vs DC probable XIs

Chennai Super Kings

Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Sarfaraz Khan, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Matt Henry, Noor Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj

Impact Player: Khaleel Ahmed

Delhi Capitals