Sunrisers Hyderabad edged out Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs in a tense IPL encounter, sealing the win with a late-innings bowling effort that refused to let the chase breathe. Chasing 195, CSK finished on 184 for 8, despite a few promising bursts along the way. The deciding factor was SRH’s sharp work in the death overs, led by Eshan Malinga and Shivang Kumar.
Quick facts
- Result: SRH won by 10 runs against CSK
- CSK chase target: 195; CSK finished at 184/8
- Malinga figures: 3/29 in 3 overs
- Shivang Kumar figures: 1/18 in 3 overs
- CSK needed 84 from the last 10 overs
- SRH total: 194/9 after batting first
- Abhishek Sharma: 59 off 22 balls for SRH
- Key CSK bowling: Overton 3/37, Anshul Kamboj 3/22
- Key SRH bowling: Malinga, Sakib Hussain (1/32), Shivang, Praful Hinge (7 runs in final over)
SRH’s defence looked under threat at stages, but control after the Powerplay swung the match firmly their way. Even with CSK requiring 84 runs from the final 10 overs, SRH’s attack struck at regular intervals. Malinga used a mix of yorkers, hard lengths and well-timed short balls, while Shivang got valuable turn and bounce to keep batters uncomfortable.
CSK’s chase had moments of promise, yet it never truly gathered momentum. Sanju Samson set a bright tone by smashing a six off the first ball, but Nitish Reddy struck soon after with a spell built on probing hard lengths. Ayush Mhatre followed up with 30 off 13, giving the chase a lift, but a hamstring injury interrupted his rhythm, and a sharp catch by Heinrich Klaasen brought his stay to an end.
Ruturaj Gaikwad also failed to capitalise, departing for 19 off 12 after a mistimed attempt against a heavy delivery from Malinga. At 66 for 3, CSK tried to rebuild with Sarfaraz Khan (25 off 19) and Matthew Short (34 off 30). Their partnership added 46 runs, but the required run rate kept climbing, turning every over into a tougher assignment.
When Dewald Brevis went for an aggressive shot and was dismissed for a duck trying to target Shivang Kumar, the pressure intensified further. A 35-run stand between Short and Shivam Dube (21 off 16) offered brief relief, but the scoring tempo never fully recovered. Through the middle and into the death overs, Malinga, Sakib Hussain (1/32) and Shivang managed to keep CSK’s power-hitters under tight checks.
Praful Hinge then handled the final overs with composure, conceding just seven runs in the last over despite earlier struggles in the chase. In the end, SRH’s discipline at the business end proved decisive, allowing them to close out a hard-fought 10-run win.
SRH’s innings: early surge, then a wobble
Earlier, SRH posted 194 for 9, but their innings carried an element of drama. Abhishek Sharma provided the spark with a blistering 59 off just 22 balls, launching the innings with real intent. CSK’s choice to bowl first looked a gamble that might pay off after Abhishek reached a rapid fifty in 15 deliveries.
However, the momentum didn’t last without resistance. Mukesh Choudhary struck back with crucial breakthroughs, removing Travis Head for 23 and Ishan Kishan for 0, helping CSK regain some control. Even after starting at 75 without loss, SRH slid to 75 for 2 and later 112 for 4, losing momentum as the innings tightened.
Heinrich Klaasen was the steady presence, compiling 59 while others struggled to accelerate. CSK’s bowlers, led by Overton (3/37) and Anshul Kamboj (3/22), delivered their most damaging spells in the middle and death overs. Noor Ahmad also kept things under wraps, while Gurjapneet Singh’s disciplined run added further pressure.
By the time SRH finished at 194 for 9, the target of 195 looked defendable—but only if they could replicate their late-innings discipline. That’s exactly what they did, holding CSK back in the final overs to secure victory.
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