CSK vs SRH Highlights, IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets

Right then, that is it from this crucial game where Sunrisers Hyderabad keep their hopes alive while Chennai Super Kings are all but out. Next up, the action moves to the City of Joy, Kolkata, where Kolkata Knight Riders take on the Punjab Kings in a high-stakes clash on 26th April, Saturday. That will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but as you know, you can always join us for all the build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Harshal Patel is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his super four-fer. He says that they have been trying in the last 4-5 games, and winning games from here on will be special. Adds that he figured out that it was hard to play straight batted shots, so he wanted to force them to play towards mid-wicket. Mentions that he tried to bowl length to Dhoni, but it was just one of those variations when what you try does not come off, but he is happy that it went to the fielder. Ends by saying that family is very important to him, but when he takes the field, he is switched on, and after the game, it is all about being a good father.

Pat Cummins, the victorious captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad says a lot of things came together in this game and feels the bowling was very clinical. On promoting Klaasen up the order, he says it was considering this venue and he wanted to try and change the roles a bit. Concludes that they will now look forward to the remaining games and try to carry on the momentum.

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Nitish Kumar Reddy is up for a quick chat. He says that they are proud to win this game and want to continue this momentum. Adds that it was about playing the normal game and put pressure on the fielders. Mentions that Noor Ahmad and Khaleel Ahmed bowled well, but they needed this win. Says that RCB won six out of six last year to make it to the playoffs, so they just have to believe and see what happens.

MS Dhoni, the captain of Chennai Super Kings says they kept losing wickets and the pitch was slightly better in the first inning and the score that they got wasn't justified and they needed to bat better. Adds that in the second innings, the spinners found a bit more grip and turn but they eventually fell short of 15-20 runs. Says they have to score runs in the middle overs, especially against spinners and will be one key area they will want to improve. Concludes that in a tournament like this, if the majority of the players aren't doing well, it gets very hard to string performances and make changes.

Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, will be disappointed with their effort with the ball, although the real setback was not putting enough runs on the board. Khaleel Ahmed set the tone early with a decent opening spell, and Anshul Kamboj followed suit, but a few costly overs and too many extras hurt their chances. Noor Ahmad and Ravindra Jadeja tried to apply the brakes in the middle overs with some tidy bowling, but it just wasn’t enough to defend the modest total and secure those crucial two points.

Earlier in the evening, CSK managed a below-par total despite a few quickfire cameos from Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis, while Deepak Hooda chipped in with some big hits towards the end. For SRH, it was Harshal Patel who stole the show with a superb four-wicket haul. Pat Cummins and Jaydev Unadkat backed him up well with two wickets apiece, while Kamindu Mendis and Mohammed Shami grabbed one each to round off a clinical bowling effort from the Sunrisers.

Sunrisers Hyderabad were rocked early, losing Abhishek Sharma for a duck, but Travis Head and Ishan Kishan brought some stability to the innings. Just when things seemed to settle, quick wickets of Head and Klaasen tilted the pressure back on. Kishan, though, played a vital hand with a gritty 44, keeping the chase on track. The middle overs tested their nerves, but Kamindu Mendis held firm with a composed unbeaten 32. He found solid support in Aniket Verma and Nitish Kumar Reddy, and together, they guided SRH to a much-needed victory.

Sunrisers Hyderabad breathe life back into their campaign! Not only do they stay alive in the playoff race, but they also register their first-ever win at Chepauk - and what a time to do it. On the flip side, Chennai Super Kings lose four games in a row at home for the first time in their history. It’s a tough pill to swallow for the yellow army, and there’s plenty to reflect on as they look ahead.

Ravindra Jadeja to Kamindu Mendis, That will do it. Sunrisers Hyderabad win by 5 wickets! Short and, on middle, Kamindu Mendis swipes it to the left of long on and picks up a couple of runs to seal the win. Sunrisers Hyderabad get off the mark at Chepauk with their first-ever win. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Kamindu Mendis, Full, on middle, Mendis sweeps it to deep square leg for a couple more. Just two more runs needed now.

Ravindra Jadeja to Kamindu Mendis, Great effort in the deep by Dewald Brevis to save a couple of runs. Tossed up, on middle, Kamindu Mendis sweetly times the sweep to the left of deep square leg. Dewald Brevis moves across and dives to make a fine stop. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Kamindu Mendis, Jadeja comes back into the attack and bowls it full, outside off, Kamindu Mendis looks to sweep but misses. 

Khaleel Ahmed to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Angling across, short of a length, Nitish Kumar Reddy arches his back to ramp, but the ball goes away from the batter, and NKR lets it pass. He challenges the onfield call of a fair delivery and sends it upstairs for a wide check. The third umpire checks the replays and deems it a fair delivery as the ball was below the batter's height. Sunrisers Hyderabad need just 6 more runs off 12 balls to win the game. 

Khaleel Ahmed to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Good length, but on the pads, Nitish Kumar Reddy tucks it to deep mid-wicket and takes a couple more. Doing it with ease are these two batters. 

Khaleel Ahmed to Kamindu Mendis, Back of a length, over off, Kamindu Mendis hops up and slaps it to long off for one.

Khaleel Ahmed to Nitish Kumar Reddy, A full toss, on the pads, Nitish Kumar Reddy clips it to deep square leg for a single. Under 10 needed now for SRH to win the game. 

Khaleel Ahmed to Kamindu Mendis, Short of a length, on off, Kamindu Mendis looks to whip it away but misces the shot to fine leg for a single.

Khaleel Ahmed to Kamindu Mendis, Starts with a good-length delivery, on middle, Mendis just nudges it to deep mid-wicket and takes two good runs. 

Khaleel Ahmed (2-0-14-1) comes back into the attack. 

Matheesha Pathirana to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ends with a dot, but 15 runs come off this over. Short of a length, on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy is late on the swipe and misses. Just 13 more runs needed off the last three overs now.

Matheesha Pathirana to Nitish Kumar Reddy, WIDE! Matheesha Pathirana has been everywhere this over! The ball slips off his hand and goes way down leg. MS Dhoni collects it to his left. 

Matheesha Pathirana to Nitish Kumar Reddy, FOUR! Nitish Kumar Reddy has almost taken SRH home now! Matheesha Pathirana misses his length and serves a full toss, on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy makes room and has to reach for the ball. Does well to cut it through point for four more runs.

Matheesha Pathirana to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Full, on middle and leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a couple more.

Matheesha Pathirana to Nitish Kumar Reddy, FOUR! Top shot, and that will ease all the pressure off in the orange dugout! Matheesha Pathirana drops it short and over middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy backs away and pulls it all along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Matheesha Pathirana to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nails the yorker, at the toes, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets his front leg out and jams it out to deep backward square leg for a brace. 

Matheesha Pathirana to Kamindu Mendis, Full, at the stumps, Kamindu Mendis knocks it straight down past the bowler. Long off makes a good stop to his left and keeps it to one. 

Matheesha Pathirana to Kamindu Mendis, WIDE! Extras are not helping CSK's cause! Matheesha Pathirana bowls it way beyond the tramline outside off. Kamindu lets it pass.

Noor Ahmad to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Full, on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy drives it to deep cover for a brace. 13 runs off the over and Sunrisers Hyderabad need just 28 more runs off 24 balls now. 

Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, Tossed up, on off, Kamindu Mendis closes the bat face a bit oo early and chips it behind the bowler to hir right for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy backs away a long way and slaps it to long on for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, NO BALL FOR OVERSTEPPING, AGAIN! Noor Ahmad, what are you doing? Second one in this over! Full and on middle and leg, Kamindu Mendis ekes out and inside edge to mid-wicket for a single. Another Free Hit coming up.

Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, FOUR! Gets it alright this time, does Mendis! Full and on middle, he plants his front leg across and sweeps it square on the leg side for a boundary.

Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, Bowls it nicely, on a nagging length around off and turning away, Kamindu Mendis swings across and misses.

Noor Ahmad to Nitish Kumar Reddy, NO BALL! That's the last thing Chennai Super Kings needed at the moment! An overstepping by Noor Ahmad. Short and on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy punches it to long off for a single. A Free Hit will follow. 

Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, In the air, but falls safe! Full and on off, Kamindu Mendis makes room and lifts it over covers. Shaik Rasheed runs out from the infield while Dewald Brevis steams in from the deep, but the ball drops right between them. Just a single. 

Matheesha Pathirana to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nails the yorker, on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy just about gets his bat down in time to keep it out. Sunrisers Hyderabad need 41 runs in the last 5 overs.

Matheesha Pathirana to Kamindu Mendis, On a length and on leg, Kamindu Mendis glances it to fine leg for a single.

Matheesha Pathirana to Kamindu Mendis, Bangs in a bouncer but down the leg side and too high as well, Kamindu Mendis leaves it alone. Wided.

Matheesha Pathirana to Kamindu Mendis, Pitched up and on leg, Kamindu Mendis flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Matheesha Pathirana to Kamindu Mendis, Back of a length and around off, Kamindu Mendis stabs it to backward point.

Matheesha Pathirana to Kamindu Mendis, FOUR! Fine shot! Fuller one and around off, Kamindu Mendis gets under it nicely and drives it beautifully through covers for a boundary.

Matheesha Pathirana to Kamindu Mendis, A low full toss, on middle, Kamindu Mendis tucks it to mid-wicket.

Noor Ahmad to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Quicker, full and on off, turns in, Nitish Kumar Reddy blocks it out.

Strategic Break! The contest is on a knife’s edge, with both teams trading blows in an intense battle. SRH need 49 off 37, which is not a daunting ask on paper, but CSK are making them earn every run. The pitch is showing signs of being two-paced despite the dew. Still, SRH have the firepower in the shed to close this out. CSK, though, won’t go down without a fight - a couple of quick wickets could flip the script entirely. Nitish Kumar Reddy walks in at number 7 for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Noor Ahmad to Aniket Verma, OUT! TAKEN! Noor Ahmad strikes again! There was no need for that shot with 12 runs already coming in this over. Flights it up, full and turns away, Aniket Verma goes down on one knee for the big slog sweep but all he manages to get is a top edge. The ball flies towards long off where Deepak Hooda comes forward and pouches it safely. SRH lose half their side now, still needing 49 runs in 37 balls. It is game on here in Chepauk!

Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, Fires one full and on middle, Kamindu Mendis looks to play but gets an inside edge to the leg side as the batters scamper across for one.

Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, FOUR! Excellent shot! Flighted, full and on off, Kamindu Mendis goes down and plays the sweep to perfection to the deep backward square leg fence for a boundary.

Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, Floated, full and on middle, Kamindu Mendis reverse sweeps it over point. Dewald Brevis in the deep runs to his right and makes a good diving stop. Two taken.