IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals 18th T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between CSK vs DC IPL T20 match?

After a heartbreaking defeat against GT in the previous match, the Delhi Capitals (DC) will be going against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, 11th April. While the hosts are desperately looking for their first win of this season, the visitors will be itching to move up in the points table.

Chennai Super Kings

The Chennai Super Kings, the five-time IPL winners, have had a rough start to their IPL 2026 tournament, losing all three matches so far and sitting at the bottom of the table. They lost their last match of the tournament to their arch-rivals, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, by 43 runs. While batting first, RCB posted a mammoth total of 250 runs. In reply, CSK didn't bat well but somehow managed to score 207 runs. The middle order gets reinforcement from Ayush Mhatre and Sarfaraz Khan, who can also be used as the Impact Substitute mental. Both have delivered useful knocks, with Sarfaraz impressing in the last match with a quick 50 off just 25 balls. Jamie Overton also scored from 16 deliveries. They were too poor with their bowling in their previous match, but would be hoping to bring some fresh changes to their lineup in this match and get a win here.

Delhi Capitals

Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals fumbled in the last match, losing to their last match to the Gujarat Titans by one run.  They began with victories over Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians, but narrowly lost their last game by just one run to the Gujarat Titans. While chasing a target of 211 runs, they could only manage to reach 209 runs. KL Rahul finally looked in good touch with the bat, scoring 92 runs. Miller nearly won the last game on his own, scoring 41* off 20 balls. Pathum Nissanka has been batting well; he also scored 41 runs. In the bowling department, T Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, and Mukesh Kumar have been effective, while Kuldeep Yadav needs to do a bit more from his bowling. With four points in three games, they are sitting in fourth spot of the leaderboard.

CSK vs DC Match Details

CSK vs DC IPL Match Details
Match	CSK vs PBKS 18th T20 IPL Match
Date and Time	Saturday, April 11; 7:30 p.m. IST
Venue	M Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV- Star Sports Network, Live Stream- JioHotstar

CSK vs DC Pitch Report

The MA Chidambaram Stadium, traditionally known for aiding spinners, offers a slow surface that allows turn and grip, making it challenging for batters to score freely. Historically, teams batting second have enjoyed a slight edge here. The average first-innings score at Chepauk stands at 161. Spinners can make an impact in the middle and later stages, when hitting at the good length areas. The average first innings total is likely to be around 160-175. 

CSK vs DC Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain warm and hot throughout the match, with no rain predicted during the game. As this is an evening game, the surroundings might feel ideal for a cricket match, and fans will enjoy every bit of it. The wind speed is likely to be around 22 kmph, which can also assist the pace bowlers in the meantime. The temperatures are likely to hover around 28-32 °C.

CSK vs DC Head-to-Head Records

CSK vs DC head-to-head (in T20s)
Match Played	31
Won by Chennai Super Kings	19
Won by Delhi Capitals	12
Tied	0
No Result	0

CSK vs DC Probable XI

• Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Jamie Overton, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Zak Foulkes, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewalad Brevis, Akeal Hosein, Khaleel Ahmed/Gurjapneet Singh

        (Impact Players - Shreyas Gopal, Kartik Sharma, Urvil Patel, Anshul Kamboj)

• Delhi Capitals: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana/Ashutosh Sharma, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), T Natarajan, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, Sameer Rizvi

  (Impact Players - Mukesh Kumar, Aquib Nabi, Abhishek Porel, Karun Nair)

Players To Watch Out For in the CSK vs DC IPL Match

• Sarfaraz Khan | CSK: This right-handed wicketkeeper batter made his debut for CSK against RR in the opening game of the IPL 2026, but he was sort of putting his mark in his opening match. But he bounced back immediately and scored two good knocks in the next two matches, including one fifty off just 25 deliveries against the RCB in the last match. He has been their best batter, scoring 99 runs in three matches. He will be a player to watch out for. 

• Sameer Rizvi | DC: This player is in sublime touch in the tournament. He has already played two match-winning knocks of 70* and 90 in the first three matches. He has scored 160 runs in just three matches at a phenomenal average of 80 and a strike rate of 161.62. He will be a player to watch out for. 

• KL Rahul | DC: One of those players in the team who consistently delivers his best and performs at every stage. He rocked with the bat in the last match against the Gujarat Titans, scoring 92 off just 52 deliveries. He is someone who can deliver with the bat anytime, considering his recent form. Overall, he has 5315 runs in 148 IPL matches. 

CSK vs DC Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the 4 T20 matches played here, the toss-winning teams have opted to bowl on three occasions, while batting once.

Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch

• In the 127 T20 matches played at this venue, it has been recorded that the team batting first has registered victory in 66 games, while teams batting second have won 58 matches. 

CSK vs DC Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: CSK (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-45
• CSK Total: 180-190
• Match Winner: Delhi Capitals

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: DC (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 42-48
• DC Total: 180-190
• Match Winner: Delhi Capitals

Who will win today's CSK vs DC IPL match?

Delhi might be playing away from home, but they will start this match as favourites to win. The real dominance has come from the Delhi Capitals, who have impressively defeated this yellow team in the last few years. On the other hand, CSK are struggling with their form, struggling to win a single match in the tournament, and also failing to make a right balance in their playing XI. DC might have lost the last match, but they will bounce back and pick up a win here.