IPL 2026 CSK vs SRH: Toss Result & Complete Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk in IPL 2026. Find out who won the toss as well as the playing XIs for tonight's clash ahead.

SRH had defeated CSK earlier in IPL 2026.

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CSK vs SRH IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings are set to play for one last time at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, their home venue, in this season of the Indian Premier League. After a difficult start, they have managed to remain in contention for a Playoff berth. While Chennai need a couple of victories to strengthen qualification hopes, opponents Sunrisers Hyderabad can make it through with a win tonight. However, much of the attention remains firmly on MS Dhoni, with fans eagerly waiting to see whether the legendary wicketkeeper finally steps into action.

CSK vs SRH: Who Won The Toss?

The coin toss for the CSK vs SRH IPL 2026 match has been conducted. Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chennai's captain, won and elected to bat first.

MS Dhoni is, unfortunately, NOT playing today. That said, here's a look at all the players who will be in action:

Chennai Super Kings - Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Spencer Johnson

Sunrisers Hyderabad - Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Smaran Ravichandran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (C), Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge

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CSK vs SRH: IPL Head-To-Head Record

Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, both former IPL champions, have faced each other 23 times in the tournament’s history, with CSK holding the overall advantage in the rivalry.

Chennai have won 15 of those encounters, while SRH have registered eight victories, including one earlier this season.

However, recent meetings paint a different picture. Sunrisers have enjoyed the upper hand in the last five clashes, winning thrice and losing only twice.

The two sides meet again tonight at Chepauk, where CSK will benefit from home support. Still, SRH remain a formidable challenge with their explosive batting line-up and a well-rounded bowling attack capable of troubling any opposition.