IPL Showdown: Ruturaj Gaikwad Leads Chennai Super Kings Against Sunrisers Hyderabad
In an exciting IPL match, Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to field against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The teams are set for a thrilling showdown, with both sides featuring strong lineups. Discover the players who will take the field and what to expect from this highly anticipated clash.
| Apr 18, 2026, 19:55 IST
Match Preview: CSK vs SRH
Hyderabad: In a thrilling IPL encounter on Saturday, Chennai Super Kings' skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and chose to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Team Lineups
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (wicketkeeper), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain, Eshan Malinga.
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Anshul Kambok, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh.