IPL 2026 stats: CSK vs DC pitch report, Chepauk stadium highest score

Match 18 of IPL 2026 will see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) tonight in a contest where both sides will be looking to return to winning ways. Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel has won the toss and elected to field first on the night.  CSK have endured a difficult run of form, suffering three consecutive defeats, including a comprehensive 43-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their previous game. 

 

Chasing a massive target of 250, they were restricted to 207. The top order has been inconsistent, although the middle order showed resilience. Sarfaraz Khan stood out with a well-made half-century, while Prashant Veer and Jamie Overton contributed useful knocks of 43 and 37 runs respectively. However, the bowling unit failed to make a strong impact, with Anshul Kamboj, Shivam Dube, and Overton managing just one wicket each.  IPL 2026 Match 17, PBKS vs SRH: LIVE SCORE | FULL SCORECARD | PLAYING 11 | LIVE STREAMING

 

Delhi Capitals also head into this fixture after a heartbreaking one-run defeat against Gujarat Titans. Despite KL Rahul’s brilliant 92 and handy contributions from Pratham Nissanka and David Miller, DC narrowly missed the target of 210. Their bowling attack delivered an average performance, with Mukesh Kumar being the pick of the bowlers.

 

MA Chidambaram Stadium: Pitch report for CSK vs DC, IPL 2026

 

A total of 419 runs were scored in the previous match at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium during the CSK vs PBKS clash, highlighting just how batting-friendly the surface can become. Chennai Super Kings put up a strong score of 209 runs in their allotted 20 overs, putting pressure on the opposition. However, Punjab Kings responded in dominant fashion, successfully chasing down the target in just 18.4 overs with ease. 

 

The game showcased the true potential of the pitch when batters get going, as boundaries flowed freely throughout both innings. Given this performance, the Chepauk surface could once again turn into a high-scoring belter in the upcoming matches, offering little assistance to bowlers and rewarding aggressive stroke play and positive intent from the batters. 

 

IPL 2026: CSK win/loss record at MA Chidambaram Stadium

 

CSK have played a total of 97 matches at this venue, winning 67 and losing 27 over the years. 2 matches have ended in no result.

 

IPL 2026: DC win/loss record at MA Chidambaram Stadium

 

DC have played 14 matches at this venue, winning just 3 encounters and ending up on the losing side on 10 ocassions. 1 match ended in no result.

 

IPL 2026: CSK vs DC head-to-head at MA Chidambaram Stadium

 

CSK and DC will be facing each other for the 10th time at this venue in the Indian Premier League. The previous encounters have seen CSK having the upper hand with 7 wins as compared to DC's 2. 

CSK vs DC H2H at Chepauk
Date	Team 1	Team 2	Winner	Margin
Apr 23, 2008	CSK	DC	CSK	8 wickets
May 1, 2008	CSK	DC	DC	8 wickets
Apr 13, 2010	CSK	DC	CSK	9 wickets
Apr 15, 2010	CSK	DC	DC	6 wickets
May 12, 2011	CSK	DC	CSK	18 runs
May 14, 2013	CSK	DC	CSK	33 runs
Apr 9, 2015	CSK	DC	CSK	1 run
May 1, 2019	CSK	DC	CSK	80 runs
Apr 5, 2025	CSK	DC	DC	25 runs

 

What happened in the last IPL match at MA Chidambaram Stadium? 

The last IPL match played at Chepauk saw Chennai Super Kings in action earlier this season, where the hosts suffered a 5-wicket defeat by the hands of Punjab Kings.

 

MA Chidambaram Stadium: Key stats 

Chepauk stadium key T20 stats
Statistic	Value
Total Matches	17
Matches won batting first	10
Matches won bowling first	6
Average 1st innings score	170
Average 2nd innings score	140
Highest total recorded	256/4 (20 Ovs) – IND vs ZIM
Lowest total recorded	80/10 (17.5 Ovs) – PAKW vs ENGW
Highest score chased	183/5 (17.5 Ovs) – NZ vs AFG
Lowest score defended	103/8 (20 Ovs) – WIW vs PAKW

    

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