Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) scripted history by defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the first time at Chepauk in IPL history, securing a five-wicket win.
The victory reignites SRH’s playoff hopes while deepening CSK’s crisis in IPL 2025.
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First Innings: CSK’s Collapse Despite Youthful Spark
Opting to bowl, SRH’s pace attack dismantled CSK early.
Mohammed Shami struck on the first ball, dismissing Shaik Rasheed, while 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre (30 off 19) briefly dazzled before Pat Cummins’ sharp lengths trapped him19.
Debutant Dewald Brevis (42 off 25) threatened a revival, clobbering Kamindu Mendis for three sixes, but a jaw-dropping catch by Mendis at long-off ended his charge57.
Harshal Patel (4/28) exploited Chepauk’s two-paced track, aided by Cummins (2/21) and Jaydev Unadkat (2/21), limiting CSK to 15419.
Key CSK Stats:
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Powerplay: 50/3 (highest in 9 matches)
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Middle overs (7–15): 76/4
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Death overs (16–20): 28/3
Second Innings: SRH’s Nervy Chase Anchored by Mendis
SRH’s chase wobbled early: Khaleel Ahmed removed Abhishek Sharma for a duck, while Anshul Kamboj’s tight lines dismissed Travis Head (19)39.
Ishan Kishan (44 off 34) stabilized the innings, but CSK’s spinners—Noor Ahmad (2/42) and Ravindra Jadeja—kept pressure intact59.
At 106/5, Kamindu Mendis (32* off 22) and Nitish Reddy (19* off 13) steered SRH home with an unbroken 49-run stand, capitalizing on CSK’s 13 extras17.
SRH Chase Breakdown:
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Powerplay: 37/2
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Middle overs: 69/3
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Death overs: 49/0
Game-Changing Moments
Kamindu’s All-Round Brilliance: A stunning catch to dismiss Brevis, economical spin (1/26), and a match-winning knock57.
Harshal’s Middle-Overs Mastery: His 4/28 included MS Dhoni’s dismissal, derailing CSK’s late surge19.
CSK’s Extras: 11 wides and 2 no-balls eased SRH’s chase
Match Highlight
Harshal Patel’s Dominance: The veteran seamer became the first IPL bowler with five 4-wicket hauls, dismissing Brevis, Dhoni, and two others to stifle CSK’s momentum.
Mendis’ Heroics: The Sri Lankan all-rounder took 1/26, held a stunning catch to dismiss Brevis, and anchored SRH’s chase with a strike rate of 145.45.
Youth vs Experience: Brevis (168 SR) and Mhatre (157.89 SR) showcased promise for CSK, but their efforts were overshadowed by SRH’s collective effort.
Final Scorecard
| Team | Total | Top Performers |
| CSK | 154 (19.5 ov) | Brevis 42 (25), Harshal 4/28 |
| SRH | 155/5 (18.4 ov) | Kishan 44 (34), Mendis 32* (22) |
Tactical Shifts & Post-Match Reactions
CSK’s decision to bench Rachin Ravindra for Brevis backfired, as the South African couldn’t sustain his innings.
MS Dhoni acknowledged CSK’s middle-order struggles, stating, “We lacked the ability to dominate spinners, which hurt us.”
SRH’s captain Pat Cummins praised his bowlers’ execution, highlighting Harshal’s “clinical” spell and Mendis’ composure.
Road Ahead
CSK faces an uphill battle to qualify for playoffs, needing 6 wins from 6 remaining matches.
SRH, meanwhile, aims to build on this victory against Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals.
The win also marked MS Dhoni’s 400th T20 match, though overshadowed by the loss.
SRH’s historic triumph in Chennai not only ended a psychological hurdle but also reignited their playoff hopes.
For CSK, the defeat underscores their inability to convert promising starts into wins, leaving their campaign on life support.
As IPL 2025 heats up, SRH’s resurgence and CSK’s desperation will shape the tournament’s final stretch.
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