Fantasy Cricket · IPL 2026 · Match 27
Today’s Dream11 Team CSK vs SRH: Best Fantasy XI, Captain & Picks for IPL 2026 Match 27 — April 18, 2026
Updated: · Match 27, IPL 2026 · SRH vs CSK · Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad · 7:30 PM IST
🔥 MATCH 27 HERO STAT — CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026
Heinrich Klaasen: 224 Runs at SR 142.68 — & Pat Cummins Is OUT. Hyderabad’s Bowling Attack Is Weakened Tonight
Super Saturday’s second blockbuster at Hyderabad is a fantasy goldmine. SRH captain Pat Cummins is injured, David Payne is out for the season, and CSK’s Khaleel Ahmed is also ruled out — but with Ishan Kishan (91 off 44 last game), Sanju Samson (115* this season), and Anshul Kamboj (10 wickets, joint Purple Cap) all available, today’s CSK vs SRH Dream11 team is loaded with match-winners.
224
Klaasen — IPL 2026 Runs (SR 142)
91
Ishan Kishan — off 44 balls vs RR
115*
Samson — off 56 balls vs DC
57%
Chasing win rate at this venue
Looking for the best CSK vs SRH Dream11 Team Today for IPL 2026 Match 27? You have landed on the most complete, data-backed guide available — and there is a lot to unpack for tonight’s Super Saturday showdown at Hyderabad.
This is a playoff-defining clash. Both teams sit on exactly 4 points after 5 matches. Both are fighting for the top-4 spots in the IPL 2026 points table. SRH are at home but without their captain Pat Cummins (back injury). CSK arrive on a two-match winning streak — their best run in exactly two years — but have lost their primary pace bowler Khaleel Ahmed for the season.
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is a high-scoring paradise averaging 186 runs in the first innings this IPL season, and the chasing team wins 57% of T20 matches here. Tonight’s toss, injury news, and captain picks will decide grand leagues. This guide covers all of it.
⚡ CSK vs SRH MATCH 27 — CRITICAL UPDATES: April 18, 2026
- Match Time: 7:30 PM IST | Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | Broadcast: Star Sports + JioHotstar
- ❌ Pat Cummins (SRH) — OUT with a back injury. Targeting return April 25. Ishan Kishan continues as stand-in captain.
- ❌ David Payne (SRH) — OUT for the entire season (ankle injury). Replaced by Dilshan Madushanka in the squad.
- ❌ Khaleel Ahmed (CSK) — OUT for the season (Grade 2 quadricep tear suffered vs KKR on April 14).
- ❌ MS Dhoni (CSK) recovering from a calf strain. Expected to return April 23. Unlikely to play tonight.
- ❌ Nathan Ellis (CSK) ruled out for the entire IPL 2026 season.
- ✅ CSK’s Mukesh Choudhary likely replaces Khaleel Ahmed in the playing XI tonight.
- ✅ SRH likely field the same XI that crushed RR by 57 runs last match — including debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain.
- ✅ CSK’s H2H edge: 15 wins vs 7 for SRH in all IPL head-to-head meetings. History strongly favours the Yellow Army.
CSK vs SRH Probable Playing XIs — IPL 2026 Match 27
Confirm at toss time (7:00 PM IST). These XIs are based on latest squad updates, injury news, and selection patterns as of April 18, 2026.
| # | CSK Player | Role | | | SRH Player | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanju Samson (wk) | WK-Opener | | | Abhishek Sharma | Opener |
| 2 | Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) | Opener | | | Travis Head 🌍 | Opener |
| 3 | Ayush Mhatre | Top-Order | | | Ishan Kishan (c) | Mid-Order |
| 4 | Sarfaraz Khan | Mid-Order | | | Heinrich Klaasen 🌍 | Finisher |
| 5 | Shivam Dube | All-Rounder | | | Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-Rounder |
| 6 | Dewald Brevis 🌍 | Power Hitter | | | Salil Arora (wk) | WK-Lower Order |
| 7 | Jamie Overton 🌍 | Pace All-Rounder | | | Aniket Verma | Lower-Order |
| 8 | Noor Ahmad 🌍 | Spin Bowler | | | Harsh Dubey | Spin Bowler |
| 9 | Anshul Kamboj | Pace Bowler | | | Shivang Kumar | Pace Bowler |
| 10 | Mukesh Choudhary | Pace Bowler | | | Praful Hinge | Pace Bowler |
| 11 | Gurjapneet Singh | Pace Bowler | | | Eshan Malinga 🌍 | Pace Bowler |
🌍 = Overseas player. Always verify the final XI at toss (7:00 PM IST) and update your Dream11 team before the deadline.
CSK vs SRH Dream11 Fantasy Stats — Complete Player Data Table
| Player | Team | Role | Key IPL 2026 Stat | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | CSK | WK-BAT | 185 runs | 115* vs DC | SR ~150 | 9.5/10 | ✅ Captain |
| Ishan Kishan | SRH | BAT (c) | 91 off 44 vs RR | 213 runs IPL 2026 | 9.2/10 | ✅ VC / C |
| Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | BAT (Finisher) | 224 runs | SR 142.68 | 2nd Orange Cap | 9.0/10 | ✅ Must Pick |
| Travis Head | SRH | BAT (Opener) | Explosive opener | 38 vs PBKS | T20 WC hero | 8.5/10 | ✅ Key Pick |
| Abhishek Sharma | SRH | BAT (Opener) | 74 off 28 vs PBKS | SR 264 | Explosive | 8.5/10 | ✅ GL Pick |
| Ayush Mhatre | CSK | BAT (No.3) | 59 off 36 vs DC | 38 off 17 vs KKR | In-form | 8.3/10 | ✅ Value Pick |
| Jamie Overton | CSK | PACE ALL-RND | 4/18 vs DC | 87 runs + 5 wkts this season | 8.8/10 | ✅ Must All-Rnd |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | SRH | BAT ALL-RND | Bat + Bowl | Rising form | 28 vs RR | 7.8/10 | ⚡ GL Diff |
| Anshul Kamboj | CSK | PACE BOWL | 10 wkts | Joint Purple Cap | Strike bowler | 9.0/10 | ✅ Must Bowl |
| Praful Hinge | SRH | PACE BOWL | IPL record: 3 wkts in opening over on debut | 4 wkts vs RR | 8.2/10 | ✅ GL Diff |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | SPIN BOWL | 3/21 vs KKR | L-arm wrist spin | ~8 wkts | 8.0/10 | ✅ Bowl Pick |
CSK vs SRH Dream11 Teams Today — 3 Ready-Made Fantasy XIs
🏆 Team 1 — Small League (Safe & Balanced)
Strategy: Back CSK’s form + SRH’s most reliable batters. Safe captain in Samson, proven all-rounder in Overton. High floor, consistent picks.
Format: 1 WK · 4 BAT · 2 AR · 3 BOWL | C: Sanju Samson | VC: Ishan Kishan
🎯 Team 2 — Grand League (Klaasen Captain Differential)
Strategy: Klaasen as captain is the grand league differential — he leads the Orange Cap at 224 runs and can score 60+ at Hyderabad. Add Abhishek Sharma at low ownership for a powerplay explosion differential.
Format: 1 WK · 5 BAT · 1 AR · 3 BOWL | C: Heinrich Klaasen | VC: Sanju Samson
💥 Team 3 — Mega Contest (Overton C, CSK-Heavy Chase Team)
Strategy: Jamie Overton as captain is the mega-contest ultra-differential. At 4/18 last match with 87 batting runs this season, he earns points in multiple departments. Load CSK batters if they chase — Hyderabad’s dew factor makes chasing far easier.
Format: 1 WK · 4 BAT · 1 AR · 4 BOWL | C: Jamie Overton | VC: Sanju Samson
Deep Analysis: Why Tonight’s CSK vs SRH Match Is a Fantasy Thriller
Injuries change everything. With Pat Cummins absent, SRH lose their only genuine death-over specialist and the bowler who could have threatened CSK’s batting power at the start. David Payne’s season-ending ankle injury removes another pace option. CSK’s batting lineup — Samson, Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, and Shivam Dube — now faces a significantly weakened SRH bowling attack. That tilts the fantasy scales towards loading CSK batters tonight.
But SRH’s batting is terrifying without Cummins. The Klaasen–Kishan axis is one of the most destructive middle-order combinations in IPL 2026. Ishan Kishan’s 91 off 44 against RR was a statement innings — he hit the ball with power and precision from ball one. On a flat Hyderabad track where the pitch gives true bounce, he can replicate that performance at any moment.
Praful Hinge is the most dangerous differential bowler in the match. The SRH debutant set an IPL all-time record in his very first match — 3 wickets in the opening over, something no bowler had ever done in IPL history. He then picked up 4 wickets in the game vs RR. At low ownership in grand leagues tonight, Hinge could be the pick that separates a leaderboard winner from a mid-table finisher.
The Hyderabad dew factor is decisive. Chasing teams win 57% of T20 matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The dew that sets in from approximately the 12th over of the second innings makes the ball slippery and difficult to grip for spinners and even pacers. Both teams know this — expect both captains to want to bowl first after winning the toss. Load picks from the chasing team after the toss is announced.
Key Player Picks — CSK vs SRH Dream11 Analysis
🔥 Sanju Samson (CSK) — 185 Runs | 115* This Season | Tonight’s #1 Captain
WK-BAT · IPL 2026: 185 runs including 4th career century (115* off 56 vs DC)
Samson is the safest Dream11 captain pick tonight. He has batted brilliantly since his slow start to the season, accumulating 185 runs with a century and a near-miss 48. Against a bowling attack missing Cummins and Payne, Samson — who is used to facing world-class bowling — will find tonight’s SRH attack very manageable. His ability to bat 40–50+ consistently and the added DRS points from keeping wicket make him the complete captain package. Do not overthink this pick.
💥 Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) — 224 Runs | SR 142.68 | The Grand League Captain
BAT (Finisher) · 2nd in Orange Cap · Hyderabad specialist
Klaasen’s 224 runs at a strike rate of 142.68 rank him 2nd in the Orange Cap race — and those numbers are built on matches at this very ground, where he consistently accelerates in the 12–18 over window. His ability to hit Noor Ahmad’s left-arm wrist spin over the short square boundaries at Uppal makes him a nightmare for CSK’s primary spinner. As the grand league captain differential at moderate ownership, a Klaasen 60+ tonight could win you your contest outright.
🎯 Jamie Overton (CSK) — 4/18 vs DC | 87 Runs + 5 Wkts | The All-Round X-Factor
Pace All-Rounder · 87 batting runs + 5 wickets in IPL 2026 · Mega-contest captain option
Jamie Overton is quietly one of the best-value picks in IPL 2026 fantasy cricket. His 4/18 against DC was a career-defining performance, and his ability to contribute 20–30 runs with the bat in the lower order gives him a unique dual-point scoring ceiling. Tonight, facing a weakened SRH lineup, Overton bowling hard lengths at 140+ kph could replicate that breakthrough spell. He is the mega-contest ultra-differential captain pick — low ownership, enormous ceiling.
⚡ Praful Hinge (SRH) — IPL Record Holder | 4 Wickets on Debut vs RR | The Explosive Differential
Pace Bowler · Debutant · First bowler in IPL history to take 3 wickets in opening over
Praful Hinge made the most extraordinary IPL debut in recent memory. Three wickets in the very first over — an all-time IPL record — and a total of 4 wickets in the match vs RR. He bowls with sharp pace, gets the ball to move at good lengths, and has shown no fear of the biggest batting names. Against a CSK lineup that lost Khaleel Ahmed’s counterpoint and might struggle against pace in the powerplay, Hinge could repeat his heroics. He is the differential bowler pick tonight.
Pitch Report, Weather & Match Trends — Hyderabad, April 18
Pitch: The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium offers a hard, true, batting-friendly surface with consistent bounce. The average first innings score in IPL 2026 at this venue is 186 — but with SRH’s explosive top order, scores of 200–215 are achievable. Spinners struggle here (leaking ~11 runs per over historically). Pacers get early swing in the powerplay. Once the new ball stops moving, batting becomes progressively easier. The short square boundaries make mishits dangerous for fielders. Fantasy tip: Load pace bowlers and top-order batters. Avoid spinner-only bowling slots.
Weather & Dew: Clear skies, 38°C maximum, dropping to 27°C at match time (7:30 PM IST). No rain risk. Dew sets in heavily from the 12th–15th over of the second innings, making the ball difficult to grip. This strongly assists the chasing team’s batters while neutralising slower deliveries. The team winning the toss will likely bowl first. Pick at least 3 batters from the team batting second (the chasing side) in your Dream11 team tonight.
H2H Trend: CSK lead SRH 15–7 in all IPL meetings. However, SRH won their last encounter at Chepauk in IPL 2025, driven by Harshal Patel’s 4/28. Tonight, at SRH’s home ground in Hyderabad, the playing conditions strongly suit the hosts — and without Cummins, CSK may find their bowling attack more manageable than previous H2H results suggest. It is a genuine 50-50 match tonight based on current squad strengths.
Frequently Asked Questions — CSK vs SRH Dream11 Today (IPL 2026 Match 27)
Who is the best captain for CSK vs SRH Dream11 team today?
Sanju Samson (CSK) is the safest captain pick for today’s CSK vs SRH Dream11 team. He has 185 runs this IPL season including a century (115* vs DC) and is in outstanding form. For grand leagues, Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) at 224 runs and SR 142.68 is the differential captain — he excels at Hyderabad against spin. Jamie Overton (4/18 + 87 batting runs this season) is the ultra-differential mega-contest captain for low-ownership strategies.
Is Pat Cummins playing in CSK vs SRH IPL 2026 Match 27 today?
No, Pat Cummins is NOT playing in today’s CSK vs SRH match. The SRH captain has been ruled out with a back injury and is targeting a return on April 25 against Rajasthan Royals. Ishan Kishan continues as SRH’s stand-in captain for tonight’s game. This is a major blow to SRH’s bowling depth — do not pick Cummins in your Dream11 team. SRH are also missing David Payne (out for the season with an ankle injury).
What time does CSK vs SRH start today and where to watch?
The CSK vs SRH IPL 2026 Match 27 starts at 7:30 PM IST on Sunday, April 18, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The toss takes place at 7:00 PM IST — submit and finalise your Dream11 team before 7:00 PM. Live coverage is available on Star Sports 1, Star Sports Hindi, and regional language channels. Online streaming is on JioHotstar (app and website). This is the second of two Super Saturday IPL fixtures — the first is RCB vs DC at 3:30 PM IST.
Who will win today’s CSK vs SRH IPL 2026 match?
CSK have a slight edge to win tonight’s match, based on the following factors: (1) H2H: CSK lead SRH 15–7; (2) CSK have won two consecutive games and are in strong momentum; (3) SRH are missing Pat Cummins and David Payne, weakening their bowling significantly. However, SRH are at home and their batting is explosive — Klaasen, Head, Kishan, and Abhishek Sharma can post 200+ on this track. Prediction: CSK win by 4–5 wickets while chasing, with CSK’s batting depth likely to succeed if they bowl first and restrict SRH to 180–195.
Should I pick Praful Hinge in my CSK vs SRH Dream11 team?
Yes — Praful Hinge is an excellent pick for today’s CSK vs SRH Dream11 team, especially in grand leagues. He set an all-time IPL record in his debut — 3 wickets in the opening over — and followed it with 4 total wickets vs RR. He bowls with genuine pace and movement at the top of the innings, which is when CSK’s openers (Samson and Gaikwad) are most vulnerable early on. He will be at relatively low ownership in most Dream11 contests today, making him the ideal high-reward differential pick. Just ensure he is confirmed in the final XI at the toss.
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