By Sports Desk | April 11, 2026
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is heating up! Today features two blockbuster clashes: an afternoon battle in the North and a high-voltage night game at the iconic Chepauk. Whether you’re a fan of the ‘Yellow Army’ or the ‘Orange Army,’ today has something for everyone.
Match 1: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh)
The Battle of the North
Punjab Kings return to their new home ground looking to capitalize on the local support. Led by Shreyas Iyer, PBKS has shown sparks of brilliance but needs consistency. On the other side, Ishan Kishan’s Sunrisers Hyderabad are coming in with an aggressive “all-out attack” mindset.
Key Battles to Watch:
- Abhishek Sharma vs Arshdeep Singh: A clash of Punjab teammates. Abhishek has dominated this matchup in the past, but Arshdeep’s swing in the powerplay will be the ultimate test.
- Shreyas Iyer vs Harshal Patel: Harshal has dismissed the PBKS skipper three times in the IPL, making this a crucial middle-over contest.
Match 2: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai
The Return to the Fortress
The “Yellow Army” is back at Chepauk! Under Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK remains nearly invincible at home. However, Axar Patel’s Delhi Capitals are a balanced unit and are currently favored by many experts due to their superior form this season.
Key Storylines:
- Sameer Rizvi’s Homecoming: The right-hander, who was a fan favorite at CSK, returns to Chepauk today—but in the blue of Delhi Capitals. Having already scored 160 runs in 3 innings this season, all eyes are on him.
- Spin Dominance: With Noor Ahmad (CSK) and Kuldeep Yadav (DC) in the mix, expect the slow, dry Chepauk surface to turn sharply in the second innings.
Probable Playing XIs
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer (c), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett. | Ishan Kishan (c/wk), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshal Patel. |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Delhi Capitals (DC) |
|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Rahul Chahar. | Axar Patel (c), Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi. |
Quick FAQ for Fans
Q1. Where can I watch the matches live?
You can catch the live broadcast on the Star Sports Network or stream it live on the JioHotstar app and website.
Q2. What is the pitch report for Chennai?
The Chepauk pitch is expected to be slow and dry, favoring spinners. A score of 165-170 is considered a par total here.
Q3. Are tickets still available?
According to the latest updates, the CSK vs DC match is Sold Out, but limited tickets for the Mullanpur game might be available on the District app.
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