Chennai, May 18 -- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have won the toss and elected to bat first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their high-voltage Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 "Southern Derby" clash on Monday evening.

The five-time champions CSK are hosting the Hyderabad-based franchise at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium. Earlier in the ongoing season, SRH secured a close 10-run win over the Super Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

During the toss, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad revealed that legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni is not fit enough to play against SRH.

"We are looking to bat first. Looking a bit dry, and we want to put up a good total. Even the last game against MI, it wasn't the best of wickets to bat on...