The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season continues with a highly anticipated double-header on Saturday, 11 April. The weekend schedule promises significant movement on the points table, featuring an afternoon clash between the Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, followed by an evening encounter between the Chennai Super Kings and the Delhi Capitals. You can follow the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Scorecard here.

Afternoon Clash in Mullanpur

The day's action begins at 15:30 IST with Match 17, where the Punjab Kings (PBKS) will host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.

Both franchises currently find themselves navigating the middle of the league standings and will be eager to secure two crucial points to bolster their playoff push. Given the afternoon start time, players will contend with warm and dry conditions, effectively neutralising the evening dew factor and setting the stage for a balanced contest between bat and ball.

Today's IPL 2026 Match Overview and Timings

Later in the day, attention turns to the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium for Match 18, commencing at 19:30 IST. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face the Delhi Capitals (DC) in a match carrying significant weight for the home side.

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s CSK enter the fixture still searching for their first victory of the 2026 campaign. Returning to their home ground, they will hope to utilise the traditionally spin-friendly Chepauk surface to halt their poor run of form. Conversely, the Delhi Capitals arrive with strong early-season momentum and will aim to capitalise on Chennai's current vulnerabilities.

Later in the day, attention turns to the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium for Match 18, commencing at 19:30 IST. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face the Delhi Capitals (DC) in a match carrying significant weight for the home side.

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s CSK enter the fixture still searching for their first victory of the 2026 campaign. Returning to their home ground, they will hope to utilise the traditionally spin-friendly Chepauk surface to halt their poor run of form. Conversely, the Delhi Capitals arrive with strong early-season momentum and will aim to capitalise on Chennai's current vulnerabilities. You can follow the Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals Match Scorecard here.

Today's IPL 2026 Schedule

Match Number Teams Venue Toss Time (IST) Match Start Time (IST)
Match 17 Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur 15:00 15:30
Match 18 Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 19:00 19:30

Where to Watch IPL 2026?

Cricket supporters across India can follow both matches live on television via the Star Sports Network, which will provide comprehensive coverage in multiple regional languages. For digital viewers, free live streaming of both fixtures will be available on the JioHotstar application and website.

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