CSK vs DC, IPL 2026 Match 18: Weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs

The action continues in IPL 2026 as Chennai Super Kings will face Delhi Capitals in Match 18 on April 11 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chennai have had a very poor start this season, losing all three of their matches so far. They were beaten by Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Playing at home, CSK will be eager to bounce back and get their first win of the tournament.

On the contrary, Delhi Capitals have appeared as a balanced team so far this year. They had got off to a decent start with successive victories against Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians. But in their most recent fixture, they lost by just a single run to Gujarat Titans. DC will now aim to return to winning ways and continue their good form.

CSK vs DC: Weather Report

The weather is going to remain sunny and hot without any chance of rain at all. Since it is an evening game, conditions will be slightly better for players and fans. A wind speed of around 22 km/h may help the fast bowlers a bit. The temperature is likely to stay between 28°C and 32°C.

CSK vs DC: MA Chidambaram Stadium Stats (T20s)

Matches played: 91
Average 1st innings score: 164
Average 2nd innings score: 151
Win batting first: 56%
Win bowling first: 43%
Highest total: 246/5 (CSK vs RR)
Lowest total: 70/10 (RCB vs CSK)
Highest chase: 213/4 (LSG vs CSK)
Lowest total defended: 126/8 (RCB vs CSK)

CSK vs DC: Predicted Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed

Impact Player: Sarfaraz Khan

Delhi Capitals (DC):

KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar

Impact Player: Sameer Rizvi