CSK vs DC: Who are impact players nominated by Chennai Super Kings & Delhi Capitals for match 18 of IPL 2026

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The CSK vs DC match is underway on April 11 at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are taking on Delhi Capitals (DC) in their fourth match of the Indian Premier League 2026. CSK are aiming for their first victory in the ongoing edition. The CSK vs DC clash got underway on April 11 at Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, have witnessed a horrible start in IPL 2026. They have lost all three games, losing against the Rajasthan Royals, PBKS, and RCB. They are languishing at the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table with 0 points.
On the other hand, DC won their first two games against Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians by six wickets. However, they lost their previous game against the Gujarat Titans by just one run in a close-fought clash.
Who are the impact players in the CSK vs DC match of IPL 2026?
In match 18 of IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals have won the toss and opted to field first. Both sides have named five players as impact substitutes for the game and would be keen to get the better of each other.
CSK Impact Players: Matthew Short, Akeal Hosein, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Matt Henry.
DC Impact Players: Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair, Dushmantha Chameera, Nitish Rana.
CSK vs DC’s playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (w), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Khaleel Ahmed
Delhi Capitals: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (w), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.
Where is the CSK vs DC Match 18 of IPL 2026 taking place?
The match is underway on April 11 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Who is captaining CSK in IPL 2026?
Ruturaj Gaikwad is the captain of the team in the tournament.
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