Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a place in the IPL 2026 playoffs with a five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings, also confirming Gujarat Titans’ qualification while leaving CSK on the verge of elimination.
Chasing 181, SRH were guided by a half-century from Ishan Kishan and a fluent innings from Heinrich Klaasen, whose partnership proved decisive. Chennai Super Kings, with MS Dhoni on the sidelines due to a calf injury, remained competitive throughout but were unable to defend their total.
Cummins Leads with the Ball
Pat Cummins played a key role with the ball, finishing with figures of 3 for 28 in four overs. He utilised slower deliveries effectively on a surface that offered assistance to bowlers who varied their pace. Sakib Hussain complemented him with 2 for 34, maintaining pressure through the middle overs.
Brevis Anchors CSK Effort
For CSK, Dewald Brevis provided momentum with a 44 off 27 balls, striking boundaries regularly after a steady start from the top order. At one stage, Brevis, Sanju Samson and Kartik Sharma added 103 runs off 59 deliveries, lifting CSK to a competitive 180 for 7.
Klaasen and Kishan Finish the Job
SRH’s chase was built around Klaasen’s aggressive 47 from 26 balls, where he dominated spin and maintained a high scoring rate. Despite an early chance being dropped, he continued to attack and kept the required rate in check.
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Kishan played a measured innings, reaching his fifty off 37 balls. His approach focused on minimising risks while capitalising on scoring opportunities, ensuring stability in the chase.
The combination of Klaasen’s attacking stroke-play and Kishan’s control ensured SRH crossed the target, securing a crucial win in the context of the tournament.
