In the lead-up to the IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, fans are eager for news about MS Dhoni's participation. Unfortunately, Dhoni will not play today as he continues to recover from a calf strain sustained during practice. Although the initial recovery period has concluded, CSK is taking a cautious approach to ensure his fitness. Reports suggest that Dhoni's rehabilitation is progressing well, and he could return for the match against the Mumbai Indians on April 23 at the Wankhede Stadium or the game against the Gujarat Titans on April 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. With 5,439 runs in 278 IPL matches, Dhoni remains one of the league's most consistent performers, ranking as the sixth-highest run-scorer in IPL history. CSK, aiming for their third consecutive win, faces SRH, who have won two of their five matches this season.