CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad sealed their IPL 2026 playoff berth with a 5-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings. Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen were the heroes with the bat as SRH chased down the 181-run target with an over to spare. Their win also helped Gujarat Titans qualify with 16 points. As for Chennai, their fate now hangs in balance, even though they are not mathematically out of the race.
Earlier, opting to bat, Sanju Samson provided Chennai with a good start with a quickfire 27-run knock but was dismissed within the powerplay. While Urvil Patel (13) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (15 off 21 where he scored no boundaries) were dismissed within the first ten overs, Kartik Sharma and Dewald Brevis helped CSK steady the ship once again. Pat Cummins bagged 3 wickets while Sakib Hussain bagged 2, Hinge and Malinga 1 each to restrict CSK to 180/6 at the end of 20 overs.
CSK vs SRH Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings
Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Spencer Johnson
Impact sub: Mukesh Choudhary (Kartik Sharma)
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Smaran Ravichandran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins(c), Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge
Impact sub: Travis Head (Sakib Hussain)
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IPL 2026 Points Table after CSK vs SRH match
18/05/2026 23:41
It is a five-way fight for the lats spot with Rajasthan Royals ahead of the curve. Only RR can get to 16 points. So, if RR win their last two games, they will qualify. Chennai Super Kings are now in a tough spot as they can only get to 14 points. They will have to win their last match against GT by a big margin and hope that Punjab lose points.
CSK vs SRH LIVE Score: Hyderabad in playoffs!
18/05/2026 23:36
Sunrisers Hyderabad qualify and drag Gujarat Titans along with them to the IPL 2026 playoffs. R Smaran hits the winning runs with a boundary as SRH chase down the 181-run target with 6 balls to spare. Ishan Kishan (70 off 47) played a crucial knock apart from Heinrich Klaasen's 47 off 26.
CSK vs SRH LIVE Score: Kishan departs
18/05/2026 23:32
With 6 runs to go, Ishan Kishan falls for 70 off 47 balls. Anshul Kamboj went full and Ishan was cramped for room and as he tried to hit that, he did not get enough elevation.
CSK vs SRH LIVE Score: Ishan takes SRH cruising
18/05/2026 23:29
Despite the wicket, Mukesh Choudhary ends up conceding 15 runs with Ishan Kishan finishing the over with a four and a six. With that, SRH need just 13 off 12 now.
CSK vs SRH LIVE Score: Reddy departs
18/05/2026 23:24
Chennai have another wicket in the death as Nitish Reddy departs, trying to club Mukesh Choudhary. He bowled full in the slot but Reddy mistimed and did not get enough elevation. Urvil Patel made no mistake with the catch. Reddy departs for 11, SRH need 28 off 17
CSK vs SRH LIVE: Samson stumps Klaasen
18/05/2026 23:22
What an excellent stumping by Sanju Samson and as a result, CSK have a breakthrough with Heinrich Klaasen falling for 47. Samson was quick to take the bails off and Klaasen's foot was in the air. The two have a small altercation on his way out.
Completely 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙙 by that sheer speed! 🥶
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2026
A wicketkeeping masterclass from Sanju Samson 🔥
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CSK vs SRH LIVE: 50 for Ishan Kishan
18/05/2026 23:11
Ishan Kishan brings up his half-century off 37 balls. He was slow off the blocks but he has played his shots to amend those dot balls. Now, he needs to be there to take SRH through.
CSK vs SRH LIVE: Hyderabad need 44 off 30
18/05/2026 23:08
With Nitish Kumar Reddy and a set Ishan Kishan on the crease, it's still a cakewalk for Sunrisers Hyderabad as they need 44 runs more off 30 balls.
CSK vs SRH LIVE: Breakthrough for Chennai
18/05/2026 23:05
Excellent stumping by Sanju Samson, and Heinrich Klaasen departs for 47, with Noor Ahmad getting the wicket. Sanju and Klaasen are involved in exchange of words as the umpire has a chat with the Indian player.
CSK vs SRH LIVE: Hyderabad take charge
18/05/2026 22:55
After 13 overs, Hyderabad need 67 off 42 balls with Ishan Kishan approaching his fifty. The momentum has shifted, with SRH's asking rate dropping from close to 11 to below 10 now. Ruturaj Gaikwad has called up Shivam Dube for a breakthrough.
CSK vs SRH LIVE: 50-run stand for Klaasen-Kishan
18/05/2026 22:49
The momentum has shifted in SRH's favour after the dropped catch and an overthrow with Ishan Kishan bringing up a 50-run stand with Heinrich Klaasen. CSK are now in desperate search for wickets.
CSK vs SRH LIVE: Klaasen gets a lifeline
18/05/2026 22:36
Spencer Johnson joins the drop-catch brigade. Heinrich Klaasen took on Noor Ahmad on the leg side. Johnson travelled the distance and dived but lost balance and dropped the catch. Klaasen gets a lifeline on 17. And on the next two deliveries, he takes on Noor for a six and four. How costly would it be?
Fewest balls taken for 2000 IPL runs
Fewest balls taken for 2000 IPL runs
- 1120 - Andre Russell
- 1193 - Abhishek Sharma
- 1198 - Nicholas Pooran
- 1211 - Virender Sehwag
- 1214 - Heinrich Klaasen*
CSK vs SRH LIVE: Klaasen on the move
18/05/2026 22:33
With scoring getting difficult, Heinrich Klaasen is trying to innovate, going for reverse sweeps, switch hit and scoops. He is on the move, while Ishan Kishan takes a backseat. At the halfway stage, SRH are 75/2 with 106 runs needed off the last 10. It won't be an easy chase but Klaasen can make things happen for SRH.
CSK vs SRH LIVE: Abhishek Sharma departs
18/05/2026 22:24
Akeal Hosein strikes in his first over and he has removed Abhishek Sharma for a big wicket. Akeal bowled on the leg and as Abhishek tried to take him on, he did not get enough elevation and Spencer Johnson took an easy catch. Abhishek departs for 26 off 21. SRH 56/2.
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CSK vs SRH LIVE: Hyderabad 45/1 in PP
18/05/2026 22:13
Sunrisers Hyderabad are trailing Chennai after the powerplay. CSK scored 52/2, while SRH have managed 45/1. Mukesh Choudhary bowled an excellent spell in the powerplay with 1/21 in three overs.
CSK vs SRH LIVE: Ishan-Abhishek take charge
18/05/2026 22:05
Chennai have a double trouble now with Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan both taking the attack to the bowlers.
CSK vs SRH LIVE: Big wicket for Chennai
18/05/2026 21:56
Travis Head departs and it's a big wicket for Chennai. Mukesh Choudhary bowled shortish wide of off stump and as Head tried to smash it, he did not get enough bat. He managed just toe end of the bat and as a result, it went for an easy catch to the bowler himself. CSK 18/1.
CSK vs SRH LIVE: Steady start for Hyderabad
18/05/2026 21:52
Abhishek Sharma unleashed two good hits to score 10 runs off Mukesh Choudhary's first over. Travis Head managed to play out Spencer Johnson's over.
CSK vs SRH LIVE: Abhishek-Head begin 181 chase
18/05/2026 21:41
Sunrisers Hyderabad begin 181-run chase with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head on the crease. They need a good start as it will get difficult to score as the ball gets older. SRH will look to take advantage of the powerplay field restrictions.
CSK vs SRH LIVE score: How the Super Kings fared today
18/05/2026 21:33
- Overs 1-6: 57/2 (RR: 9.5)
- Overs 7-14: 75/2 (RR: 8.33)
- Overs 15-20: 48/3 (RR: 9.6)
CSK vs SRH LIVE score: Hyderabad need 181 runs to win
18/05/2026 21:31
With Prashant Veer getting caught and bowled in the final delivery of the innings, CSK finish at 180/7 at the end of 20 overs. The hosts need to defend 181 runs in order to keep their hopes of making it to the IPL 2026 playoffs alive.
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CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Shivam Dube castled
18/05/2026 21:18
Shivam Dube gets castled by Sakib Hussain as SRH get their 6th wicket, and it comes at the right time. A well-settled Shivam Dube departs after scoring 26 runs.
CSK vs SRH LIVE score: Brevis departs
18/05/2026 21:13
Ehsan Malinga castles Dewald Brevis as the CSK batter is sent packing for 44 runs, his highest score in IPL 2026. CSK have lost half their side now, and the steam while heading towards the end of the innings.
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CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Fifty-partnership comes up
18/05/2026 21:08
The fifty-partnership comes up between Shivam Dube an Dewald Brevis off 31 balls, and it comes at the right time as CSK reach 151/4 in 17 overs.
CSK vs SRH LIVE score: Cummins finished
18/05/2026 21:01
Pat Cummins completes his spell with figures of 3/28 from his four overs. He concedes 12 runs in his final over. CSK are 144/4 and will be looking to target the rest of the bowlers in the remaining 4 overs.
CSK vs SRH, LIVE updates: Can Chennai finish big?
18/05/2026 20:55
Shivam Dube (16 off 12) and Dewald Brevis (24 off 18) have powered CSK to 132/4 in 15 overs. However, this is by no means enough. The hosts need to step up and score as much as possible in the last five overs.
CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE score: What can Dube, Brevis do?
18/05/2026 20:50
CSK, who slowed down significantly, have reached just 122/4 at the end of 14 overs. Shivam Dube (8) and Dewald Brevis (22) are just beginning to step on the gas. They need to continue doing so, if they fancy a chance of powering CSK to a mammoth total. Nitish Kumar Reddy concedes 18 runs in his 2nd over.
CSK vs SRH LIVE score: Cummins removes Gaikwad
18/05/2026 20:38
Pat Cummins is on fire as he gets his third wicket of the night. He removes his CSK counterpart Ruturaj Gaikwad for 15 runs off 21 balls as the latter gets caught out. CSK in deep trouble now!
Coming in clutch! 🙌
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Captain Pat Cummins with a 3⃣-for already 🧡🔥
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CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE updates: Lowest SR in powerplay in IPL 2026 (min 100 balls)
18/05/2026 20:31
- 124.6 - Ruturaj Gaikwad (Runs: 182)
- 126.5 - Angkrish Raghuvanshi (129)
- 127 - Ajinkya Rahane (123)
- 144.4 - Sai Sudharsan (270)
CSK vs SRH LIVE score: Kartik Sharma departs
18/05/2026 20:27
Pat Cummins gets his 2nd wicket of the night as Kartik Sharma gets caught out in the deep. CSK lose their third wicket as SRH get the must-needed breakthrough. This comes even as CSK coach Stephen Fleming was saying that he was okay with Gaikwad playing slow.
"I know it sounds old school, but we need one guy who bats through the innings. Rutu played a lot of cricket. He knows what's needed. We trust him in that," Fleming said.
"I know it sounds old school, but we need one guy who bats through the innings. Rutu played a lot of cricket. He knows what's needed. We trust him in that," Fleming said.
CSK vs SRH LIVE: Hussain misses a run-out chance
18/05/2026 20:21
Sakib Hussain misses a good run-out chance at the non-striker's end. Kartik Sharma charges down the pitch but gets turned down by Rutuaj Gaikwad. But, there is no direct hit and hence Sharma survives. He would have surely been out if there was a direct hit. Hussain is disappointed.
CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Sharma on the charge
18/05/2026 20:16
Praful Hinge concedes 16 runs from his second over as Kartik Sharma strikes two fours and one six. CSK reach 79/2 at the end of 8 overs.
CSK vs SRH LIVE score: Powerplay done
18/05/2026 20:07
The powerplay is done and Chennai Super Kings have managed to reach 57 runs and have lost Sanju Samson and Urvil Patel in the first 6 overs.
CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE updates: Super Kings go past 50
18/05/2026 20:05
After losing two wickets within the first 5 overs, CSK have gone past the 50-run mark. The onus is now on CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is still knocking around deliveries and is yet to get going. He is joined by Kartik Sharma out in the middle.
CSK vs SRH LIVE: Urvil Patel departs
18/05/2026 20:00
Urvil Patel gets castled by Sakib Hussain as the CSK batter is forced to depart after scoring just 13 runs from 8 deliveries.
A sudden Sunrise in the Chepauk night sky! 🌅
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2026
🎥 #SRH bounce back with 2️⃣ wickets 👊
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CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Hyderabad left with no reviews
18/05/2026 20:00
SRH burn their second review as they waste one in the second delivery of the 4th over while challenging a wide. They are left with no reviews now.
CSK vs SRH LIVE score: Good over from Malinga
18/05/2026 19:55
Ehsan Malinga bowls a tidy over as the concedes just 3 runs from his over as he contains Urvil Patel and Gaikwad, despite the latter scoring 2 sixes in the previous over.
CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE updates: Sanju Samson departs
18/05/2026 19:47
Sanju Samson nicks one to the wicketkeeper off Pat Cummins' delivery, and he has been adjudged out by the on-field umpire. Ultra Edge shows that there is indeed a spike as the ball passes the bat, and it is a big nick. The batter decides to review, but burns it. Samson departs after scoring 27.
CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE: Review wasted
18/05/2026 19:41
Despite Ishan Kishan opposing, Pat Cummins decides to take a review for a caught behind. Ultra edge shows that the ball makes no contact with the willow as it passes the bat. SRH burn a review. CSK reach 30/0 in 2 overs, with Samson going all guns blazing.
CSK vs SRH LIVE: Good start for the Super Kings
18/05/2026 19:37
A six and two fours from Sanju Samson in the first over off Nitish Kumar Reddy powers CSK to 17/0 in the first over. A good start for the hosts, and not what the visitors would have wanted.
CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE updates: Can CSK get off to a good start?
18/05/2026 19:28
Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad are out in the middle to commence the proceedings for CSK after Ruturaj Gaikwad has opted to bat first. The duo will be eyeing a strong start in what is a must-win game. Nithin Menon and Tanmay Srivastav are the on-field umpires for the game. Nitish Kumar Reddy starts with the new ball for SRH.
CSK vs SRH impact subs
18/05/2026 19:16
Sunrisers Hyderabad Impact Subs: Travis Head, Aniket Verma, Liam Livingstone, Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel
Chennai Super Kings Impact Subs: Mukesh Choudhary, Matthew Short, Sarfaraz Khan, Aman Khan, Gurjapneet Singh
CSK vs SRH LIVE updates: Sunrisers Hyderabad playing XI
18/05/2026 19:14
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Smaran Ravichandran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins(c), Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge
CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE updates: Chennai Super Kings playing XI
18/05/2026 19:13
Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Spencer Johnson
CSK vs SRH toss update: What did Gaikwad and Cummins say?
18/05/2026 19:11
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad had no hesitation batting first in the game against SRH. He has informed that while MS Dhoni is fit, he will not be a part of the contest and, instead, the team expects him to be a part of the next game."We are looking to bat first. Looking a bit dry and we want to put up a good total. Even the last game against MI, it wasn't the best of wickets to bat on. Nothing complicated and we want to keep it simple. MS is still here but he is not fit enough to play this game, Gaikwad said.
SRH captain Pat Cummins said, "It's T20 cricket and its not easy every game. He knows its not going to work every game. We would have probably wanted to bowl."
SRH captain Pat Cummins said, "It's T20 cricket and its not easy every game. He knows its not going to work every game. We would have probably wanted to bowl."
CSK vs SRH toss update: Ruturaj Gaikwad opts to bat first
18/05/2026 19:04
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has won the toss and has opted to bat first in the game against SRH. Ruturaj confirms that while MS Dhoni is not fit, and he won't be a part of the contest. While CSK make one change to their playing XI, SRH remain unchanged.
🚨 Toss update from Chennai 🚨@ChennaiIPL won the toss and elected to bat first against @Sunrisers
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CSK vs SRH, LIVE updates: Toss coming up soon
18/05/2026 18:58
Very soon, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Pat Cummins will be out for the toss. As per broadcasters, this is the third time the pitch will be used in IPL 2026. A flat pitch and a belter of a surface is expected. They want Akeal Hosein back in the line-up. Sanju Samson has a tape on his knee. Does this mean he will miss the contest and Dhoni will take his place?
CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE updates: Why team qualified first for the playoffs since 2022?
18/05/2026 18:41
Gujarat Titans were the first team to qualify for the IPL playoffs in 2022 and 2023. After that, it was KKR in 2024, followed by GT, PBKS and RCB in 2025. RCB have become the first side to do so in IPL 2026.
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IPL 2026 playoff qualification scenario: Sunrisers Hyderabad
18/05/2026 18:35
A bad loss to GT still has not changed much for SRH. They are still on third position, but they would like to get to 16 points, as soon as possible. They have two more matches left. A win against CSK will take them one step closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs. A loss will dent their chances.
IPL 2026 playoffs qualification scenario: Chennai Super Kings
18/05/2026 18:29
CSK are still alive, but the equation is tough now. They need to win both matches to reach 16 points. One win (14 points) most likely won’t be enough unless other results go their way. The good part is their NRR is positive, which keeps them in the mix. However, even if they win all of their games, qualification isn’t guaranteed.
A 'Q' in sight 🎯
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2026
Orange fire meets the Yellow might 🧡💛
All set for a thrilling #CSKvSRH clash 🔥#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | @ChennaiIPL | @SunRisers pic.twitter.com/Y4COBfxM4H
CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE updates: Who will win today's match?
18/05/2026 18:16
This is a classic battle of contrasting styles: SRH’s jaw-dropping, high-risk explosive batting power against CSK’s calculated adaptability in spin-friendly home territory. Who will win today's CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 match in Chennai?
CSK vs SRH head-to-head records
18/05/2026 18:00
Total Matches Played: 24
Chennai Super Kings Won: 15
Sunrisers Hyderabad Won: 9
CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE: Will MS Dhoni play tonight?
18/05/2026 17:50
Former CSK captain MS Dhoni is yet to feature in a single game in IPL 2026. He sustained a calf injury before the start of the league, which forced him to miss majority of the matches. After that, it has come to light that he has sustained a thumb injury. Will he feature in CSK's final game of 2026 in Chennai? Here's what reports say.
CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Chepauk pitch report
18/05/2026 17:40
Chepauk has always been synonymous with a dry, gripping surface that becomes a paradise for quality spinners during the middle overs in the past. However, on Monday, the conditions will heavily dictate strategic decisions. The captain winning the coin toss will seamlessly opt to bowl first.
CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 LIVE updates: Check out the points table
18/05/2026 17:16
CSK vs SRH LIVE updates: Sunrisers Hyderabad squad
18/05/2026 17:16
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