Chennai Super Kings have had a disastrous start to their IPL 2026 season, leaving them stuck at the bottom and desperate for a turnaround following three straight defeats so far.
However, CSK leads the head-to-head record with a strong 19-12 and three wins in the last five meetings, but DC is currently in strong form, and they have the perfect squad to dominate Chepauk.
Venue: The CSK vs DC match will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
TV Rights in India: The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network on TV in India.
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IPL 2026: CSK vs DC Pitch & Weather Report
Fast bowlers must start tight and use variations later. A first-innings score of 185–195 is expected. There will be heavy dew in the second innings due to humidity (80%), which will make the ball slippery and help the chasing team. There is no rain threat, and the temperature is expected to be 30-28°C during the match time in Chennai.
IPL 2026: CSK vs DC Probable Playing XI & Impact Players
Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI: Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed
Delhi Capitals Predicted XI: KL Rahul (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar
Toss will play an important role in this IPL 2026 encounter in Chennai. The captain winning the toss will certainly opt to bowl first and make the most of the conditions and then chase the target when batting becomes easy due to heavy dew at the Chepauk Stadium.
IPL 2026: CSK vs DC Score Prediction
CSK: Sanju Samson, Ayush Mhatre, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed
IPL 2026: CSK vs DC Best Batsman Prediction
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IPL 2026: CSK vs DC Match Prediction: Who Will Win Match 18?
Delhi Capitals are in great form after winning two of their three games so far, while Chennai Super Kings are struggling at the bottom after three straight losses. Even though Chepauk is CSK’s fortress and they lead the head-to-head record, DC broke the long curse last year, and their current form makes them favorites to win this IPL 2026 clash on Saturday.
IPL 2026: CSK vs DC Winning Probability
DC – 55%
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