India, May 18 -- Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings will return to the Chepauk hoping it brings them some luck as they look to stay in the hunt for a spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs. While the SunRisers Hyderabad are in a relatively better position with 14 under their belt, they must still win to ensure for themselves a Top 4 finish. Nevertheless, the Super Kings need plenty of things to go their way if they are qualify for the playoffs. Check in detail what the Yellow Army must do to progress to the next stage.

What must the Chennai Super Kings do to qualify for the playoffs?

With 12 points in as many games, it's worth noting that the Super Kings may not qualify for the playoffs even with 16 points under their belt. Firstly, they mu...