CSK vs DC Match Prediction – Indian Premier League, Match 18
Published - 12 Mar 2026, 12:14 PM | Updated - 21 Apr 2026, 06:06 PM
⚡ QUICK VERDICT
Edge to Chennai Super Kings
CSK have the edge if conditions suit and key players fire in the middle overs. The opposition can level it with a strong powerplay and a wicket-taking spell.
FULL ANALYSIS BELOW ↓
CSK
62%
DC
38%
WIN PROBABILITY
Match
Match 18
Series
IPL
Date
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time
07:30 PM IST
Venue
MA Chidambaram Stadium
City
Chennai
28.91°C
Humidity 85%
Rain 40%
CSK
20
DC
12
Last 5: CSK
LWLWW
DC
LLLWL
Live
| Team | Pos | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | #6 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -0.121 |
| DC | #7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -1.060 |
| Team | Pos | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS | #1 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 13 | +1.043 |
| RCB | #2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | +1.919 |
| RR | #3 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 12 | +0.617 |
| SRH | #4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.815 |
| GT | #5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -0.475 |
| KKR | #8 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -0.751 |
| MI | #9 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -0.736 |
| LSG | #10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -1.106 |
Impact Players to Watch
SA
KEY IMPACT
Sanju Samson
CSK • BAT
304 runs
Avg 38.0 · SR 169.8
RU
GAME CHANGER
Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK • BAT
178 runs
Avg 22.3 · SR 121.1
KL
X-FACTOR
KL Rahul
DC • BAT
358 runs
Avg 44.8 · SR 185.5
Pitch Report — MA Chidambaram Stadium
Based on last 5 completed T20 matches.
205
Avg score
5
Avg wickets
Score Distribution (1st Innings)
014
< 140
140-180
> 180
Pitch: Batting Friendly
Par: 193 - 217
Medium
Batting Friendly: 4
Bowling Friendly: 0
Neutral: 1
Teams batting first have scored noticeably better.
Toss Scenario Analysis
Batting First Advantage
DC +9%59%
Chasing Preference
CSK +5%55%
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