The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 moves to the iconic Chepauk stadium as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 18. This is a critical junction for the Super Kings, who are searching for their first points of the season, while the Capitals aim to cement their spot in the top four.
👉 Star Sports 📺 IPL 2026 Guide 🚀 JioHotstar 🏏 Official App Guide IPL 2026 🏏 Live GuideBelow is everything you need to know about the broadcast details, streaming plans, and team updates for tonight’s blockbuster clash.
Match Overview: Redemption at Chepauk
- Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals (Match 18)
- Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST)
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai
- Form Guide: CSK (0 wins in 3) vs DC (2 wins in 3)
Official Broadcasters List (TV & Digital)
For the 2026 season, the broadcasting rights are managed through the new JioStar partnership in India and established partners globally.
| Region | TV Channel (Official Broadcaster) | Digital Streaming App/Site |
| India | Star Sports Network (1, Hindi, HD, Tamil, Telugu) | JioHotstar |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go / NOW TV |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow App / JioHotstar |
| South Africa | SuperSport | DStv Stream |
| Australia | Fox Sports | Kayo Sports / Foxtel |
| MENA | CricLife | StarzPlay / Noon |
Premium APP Subscription Guide: JioHotstar
Following the merger, JioHotstar is the exclusive home for IPL 2026 streaming in India. The platform has moved to a “Freemium” model, where the first few minutes are free, but a subscription is required for the full match.
1. JioHotstar Mobile
- Price: â‚ą79 / Month
- Quality: Standard Definition (SD)
- Screens: 1 Mobile device only.
2. JioHotstar Super
- Price: â‚ą149 / Month
- Quality: Full HD (1080p)
- Screens: 2 Devices (TV, Laptop, or Mobile). Includes ads.
3. JioHotstar Premium
- Price: â‚ą299 / Month
- Quality: 4K (Ultra HD) with Dolby Atmos.
- Screens: 4 Devices simultaneously. Ad-free (except live sports).
Pro Tip: Many Jio and Airtel prepaid plans (like the â‚ą949 Cricket Pack) now include a 3-month or 1-year JioHotstar subscription at no extra cost. Check your telecom app before buying a standalone plan.
Key Team Updates & “Today” Match News
- CSK Captaincy & Dhoni Status: Ruturaj Gaikwad remains at the helm. Unfortunately for fans, MS Dhoni is likely to remain sidelined today due to a persistent calf muscle strain. While he has resumed light training at Chepauk, the team management is targeting the April 14 game for his return.
- DC Leadership: Axar Patel has led Delhi Capitals with composure this season. DC is coming off a narrow 1-run loss to Gujarat Titans and will look to exploit CSK’s struggling middle order.
- Pitch Report: The Chepauk surface is expected to be a high-scoring one, similar to the previous match where over 400 runs were scored. Expect the toss-winner to bowl first to avoid the humidity factor in the second innings.