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IPL Live Cricket Score, CSK vs DC Indian Premier League 2026: Hello! Welcome to the live blog on channel24india.com. Today, the 18th match of IPL 2026—between the Chennai Super Kings and the Delhi Capitals—is being played at Chepauk. In this match, Chennai takes the field aiming to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat, while the Delhi Capitals are in search of their third victory of the season. Delhi won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Live Updates
08:36 PM, 11-Apr-2026
CSK vs DC Live Score: 13 Overs Completed
13 overs of play have been completed. Sanju Samson (77) and Ayush Mhatre (36) remain at the crease. The team has scored 130 runs for the loss of one wicket.
08:11 PM, 11-Apr-2026
CSK vs DC Live Score: Samson Returns to Form
Samson has returned to form. He has smashed a magnificent half-century in just 26 balls. This is his first fifty of the season. Earlier, Gaikwad was dismissed after scoring 15 runs.
07:32 PM, 11-Apr-2026
CSK vs DC Live Score: Chennai’s Innings Begins
Chennai’s innings has commenced. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson are at the crease.
07:10 PM, 11-Apr-2026
CSK vs DC Live Score: Playing XI for Both Teams
Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurjapneet Singh.
Impact Players: Matthew Short, Akeal Hosein, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Matt Henry. Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (Captain), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Aquib Nabi, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.
Impact Players: Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair, Dushmantha Chameera, Nitish Rana.
07:02 PM, 11-Apr-2026
CSK vs DC Live Score: Delhi Wins Toss, Elects to Bowl
Delhi Capitals have won the toss and decided to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings. Delhi captain Axar Patel has made two changes to the Playing XI. Aquib Nabi and Ashutosh Sharma have been given an opportunity in place of Nitish Rana and Vipraj Nigam. Meanwhile, Dewald Brevis makes a return to the Chennai squad, while Gurjapneet has been given a chance in place of Matt Henry.
06:49 PM, 11-Apr-2026
CSK vs DC Live Score: Players to Watch Out For
For Chennai, Sarfaraz Khan is in magnificent form. He has scored 99 runs across three innings at a strike rate of over 200, providing solidity to the team’s middle order. On the other hand, for Delhi, the spin duo of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav will be crucial. These two bowlers rarely allow batsmen to play freely—a quality that has become a formidable strength in T20 cricket.
06:49 PM, 11-Apr-2026
CSK vs DC Live Score: Team Updates
The biggest news for Chennai is that Mahendra Singh Dhoni has not yet fully recovered from his injury, making his participation in this match unlikely. However, Brevis’s return is imminent, and if he is declared fit, there could be a change in the team composition. As for Delhi, Nitish Rana has not been able to deliver a significant performance so far; consequently, Ashutosh Sharma may be given an opportunity. 06:48 PM, 11-Apr-2026
CSK vs DC Live Score: Delhi’s Own Challenge
Delhi Capitals, too, are under pressure. In the previous match, the decision taken by David Miller in the final over proved costly for the team. He took a risk by attempting to play a big shot but failed, and the team had to face defeat. Now, Delhi must strike a balance in their decision-making, as there is very little room for error in this tournament.
06:47 PM, 11-Apr-2026
CSK vs DC Live Score: Hopes Rest on the Opening Pair
Chennai’s biggest concern has been their opening pair. Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad have not lived up to expectations so far. The partnerships between the two have yielded scores of 14, 14, and 9 runs—figures that have become a cause for concern for the team. If this pair fires, Chennai’s entire batting lineup could be significantly strengthened. This would provide Shivam Dube with the opportunity to play freely against spin and also set the stage for Dewald Brevis, who could make a comeback in this match.
06:47 PM, 11-Apr-2026
CSK vs DC Live Score: Chennai vs Delhi
The clash between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 is a crucial encounter for both teams. While Chennai is striving to recover from a poor start to their campaign, Delhi, too, will be looking to bounce back by learning from the mistakes made in their previous match.
06:33 PM, 11-Apr-2026
CSK vs DC Live Score: A Steady Start for Chennai; First Half-Century Partnership of the Season Between Samson and Gaikwad
IPL Live Cricket Score, CSK vs DC Indian Premier League 2026: Hello! Welcome to the channel24india.com live blog. Today—April 11, 2026—the 18th match of IPL 2026 is being played at Chepauk between the Chennai Super Kings and the Delhi Capitals. Chennai enters this match with the objective of avoiding a fourth consecutive defeat, while the Delhi Capitals are on the hunt for their third victory of the season.
