CSK vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today: 18th Match, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Tips

CSK vs DC Dream11 Predictions for Today - Match Read: Indian Premier League 2026 18th Match, H2H Records, Key Players, Pitch Report, and who will win today's match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals

Rohit Singh
Rohit Singh

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Chennai Super Kings will face Delhi Capitals in Match 18 of the IPL 2026 at Chepauk Stadium. Chennai has lost 3 of their first 4 games and needs a win soon to regain momentum in the season. Delhi, on the other hand, has won 2 of their 3 games this season and appears to be in good form. They have also defeated CSK in two of their last three meetings, and with this type of early form, they enter this game as the better team on paper.

CSK vs DC Match Details

Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals – 18th Match, Indian Premier League 2026

Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai   

Date & Time: 11th April 2026 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

CSK vs DC Venue Stats 

Avg 1st inn score 206
Avg 2nd inn score 214
Win% batting 1st 39
Win% batting 2nd 61

CSK vs DC Pitch Report

When the field is up, scoring is easier, but it slows down later, particularly during the middle overs whenever spin is used. Overall, the pitch should remain suitable for batting. 

CSK vs DC Weather Report

Chennai is expected to be warm and humid, with temperatures in the mid-to-high 20s in the evenings and little to no rain.

CSK vs DC Last Five Matches

DC ( Delhi Capitals)
L W W W L
CSK (Chennai Super Kings)
L L L W L

CSK vs DC Head-to-Head Stats

  Matches Played CSK Won DC Won Tie NR
Overall 31 19 12 0 0
Last 5 5 3 2 0 0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update. 

Also Read: IPL 2026: Top 3 Key Player Battles: CSK vs DC Match Prediction

CSK vs DC Probable Playing XIs:

Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XIs

KL Rahul(wk), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel(c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi Dar, Sameer Rizvi 

Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing XIs

Sanju Samson(wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad/Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed Impact Player: Matthew Short, Dewald Brevis

Topmost Picks for CSK vs DC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Chennai Super Kings

  • Sarfaraz Khan – Sarfaraz Khan is the leading run scorer for Chennai Super Kings, scoring 99 runs in 3 matches with a strike rate of 202.04.
  • Anshul Kamboj – Anshul Kamboj is the leading wicket-taker for Chennai Super Kings, taking 5 wickets in 3 matches, with an economy of 11.44.

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals

  • Sameer Rizvi – Sameer Rizvi is the leading run scorer for Delhi Capitals, scoring 160 runs in 3 matches with a strike rate of 161.62.
  • Lungi Ngidi – Lungi Ngidi is the leading wicket-taker for Delhi Capitals, taking 5 wickets in 3 matches, with an economy of 7.29.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for CSK vs DC Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul(C), Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, Ayush Mhatre(VC), Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Kumar

CSK vs DC

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – KL Rahul, Sameer Rizvi

Vice-captain – Ayush Mhatre, Anshul Kamboj

Wicketkeeper – KL Rahul

CSK vs DC Probable Winners:

The Delhi Capitals will look to rebound from their close loss in their last game. They have what to do so this year, with a strong batting lineup and a bowling attack that has performed well thus far. Chennai will need their batting to improve, particularly Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson, as the form will have a significant impact on how the season unfolds. The bowling team must also improve after conceding two 200-plus scores in a row. If Chennai's batters step up, this could be a close game, but Delhi's overall form and greater stability give them the advantage here. Considering the team combination, Delhi Capitals is expected to win this match.

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