CSK vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today, Best Fantasy Team & Tips
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals — 18th Match, New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM IST | April 11, 2026 | Indian Premier League 2026
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Faraz Hassan
- Updated: April 10, 2026
- 10:50 IST
In the 18th match of IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) at their home ground, the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. CSK are in real trouble this season — three losses in a row and sitting at the bottom of the table. Their latest defeat came against RCB, where they conceded a massive 250 and could only reply with 207. The middle order showed fight through Sarfaraz Khan (50), Prashant Veer (43), and Jamie Overton (37), but the top order and bowling unit let them down badly once again.
Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, are in much better shape despite a heartbreaking one-run loss against Gujarat Titans in their last game. Chasing 211, KL Rahul blazed 92 and Pathum Nissanka added 41, but Delhi fell agonisingly short. The bowling unit was average, with Mukesh Kumar (2 wickets), Lungi Ngidi, and Kuldeep Yadav picking up one each. Despite that defeat, Delhi remain a confident and well-balanced side going into this clash.
CSK vs DC Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
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Chennai Super Kings |
L W L L L
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Delhi Capitals |
L W W W L
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Chennai Weather Report
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Temperature: 28–30°C at match time
- Condition: Partly cloudy, warm and humid evening
- Rain Risk: None — a full match is expected
- Dew Factor: Moderate under lights — batting gets slightly easier in the second innings
Fantasy tip: Back the chasing side’s top-order batters and death bowlers. Dew will play a role later in the game.
CSK vs DC Pitch Report — MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Chepauk is one of the most spin-friendly venues in the IPL. The pitch starts well for batting in the powerplay but slows down considerably in the middle overs once the spinners come on. Six IPL 2025 matches were played here with the average first innings score settling at 164, though two totals crossed 190.
- Average 1st innings score: 164 (two scores above 190 in IPL 2025)
- Best suited for: Aggressive powerplay openers and quality spin bowlers
- Pace bowling: Two-paced — useful early, harder to control later
- Spin bowling: High turn — spinners are the match-winners on this surface
- Toss trend: Bowl first — 12 out of 14 IPL 2026 toss winners have chosen to field first
CSK vs DC Probable Playing 11s
Chennai Super King (CSK):
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 Subs: Matthew Short, Dewald Brevis
Delhi Capitals (DC):
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 Subs: Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi Dar, Sameer Rizvi
Chennai Super King (CSK) Top Fantasy Picks
Ayush Mhatre (BAT) 74 runs in 3 matches | Strike rate: 157.44 | Best: 73 Most aggressive CSK batter in the powerplay this season — provides explosive starts at the top Safe pick from CSK’s batting lineup for both small and grand leagues
Shivam Dube (BAT) 69 runs in 3 matches | Strike rate: 156.81 | Strike rate at Chepauk vs spin: 155 CSK’s best middle-order threat against Delhi’s spinners on this surface Underrated pick with serious upside on a spin-heavy track
Anshul Kamboj (BOWL) 5 wickets in 3 matches | Economy: 11.43 | Best: 2/27 CSK’s most consistent wicket-taker this season despite a high economy Key pick if CSK bowl in the powerplay — capable of early breakthroughs
CSK vs DC Best Dream11 Team
KL Rahul (WK-BAT) 93 runs in 3 matches | Strike rate: 166.07 | 92 off 50 in last game 630 career runs against CSK at an average of 45 with six fifties in 15 innings — this is his favourite opposition Best captain option for small leagues — safe, consistent, and in the form of his life
Lungi Ngidi (BOWL) 5 wickets in 3 matches | Economy: 7.28 | Best: 3/27 The most economical bowler in Delhi’s attack and one of the best in IPL 2026 so far His death overs spell is the most crucial phase of this match — must-pick from DC
Kuldeep Yadav (BOWL) 3 wickets in 3 matches | Economy: 9.45 | Best: 2/31 On a Chepauk surface offering high turn, Kuldeep becomes a lethal weapon in the middle overs Best GL bowling pick from Delhi — low ownership but massive upside on this pitch
CSK vs DC Best Dream11 Team
Small League Team (Safe Picks)
WK: Sanju Samson, KL Rahul
BAT: Ayush Mhatre, Shivam Dube, Pathum Nissanka
ALL: Axar Patel, Jamie Overton
BOWL: Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj, T Natarajan
Captain: KL Rahul | Vice-Captain: Ayush Mhatre
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Grand League Team (High Risk – High Reward)
WK: KL Rahul
BAT: Ayush Mhatre, Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, Pathum Nissanka
ALL: Axar Patel, Jamie Overton
BOWL: Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj, T Natarajan
Captain: Kuldeep Yadav | Vice-Captain: Sarfaraz Khan
Expert Fantasy Tips for CSK vs DC IPL Match Today
- KL Rahul is the safest captain pick — 630 runs against CSK at an average of 45 makes him the most bankable batter in this fixture
- Kuldeep Yadav is the best GL captain — Chepauk’s high turn gives him a massive advantage and his low ownership makes him a perfect differential pick
- Ayush Mhatre is CSK’s most reliable fantasy pick — 74 runs at 157+ strike rate makes him the only consistent performer in an otherwise struggling CSK batting lineup
- Lungi Ngidi is a must-pick bowler — economy of 7.28 is the best among all DC bowlers and he is equally dangerous in powerplay and death overs
- Avoid Noor Ahmad — 0 wickets in 3 games at 11.10 economy makes him the biggest fantasy risk in this match
CSK vs DC Dream11 Prediction
Delhi Capitals are the stronger fantasy side in this fixture. They have a settled top order with KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka providing consistent runs, match-winners like David Miller and Sameer Rizvi coming off the bench, and a bowling attack led by Lungi Ngidi and Kuldeep Yadav that is well-suited to the Chepauk surface. CSK have explosive individuals in Mhatre, Dube, and Sarfaraz, but their overall inconsistency makes them harder to trust across all eleven spots.
A balanced team of 5–6 batters spread across both sides, two all-rounders, and three proven bowlers — with a heavy tilt towards Delhi’s batting and bowling — gives you the best shot at topping your fantasy league tonight.
Winner Prediction: Delhi Capitals to Win
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❓FAQs
KL Rahul — most consistent batter with strong head-to-head record
Kuldeep Yadav — spin-friendly pitch gives him high upside
Shivam Dube, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi
Delhi Capitals — more balanced fantasy team options
