Sunrisers Hyderabad registered a clinical 5-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk in Match 63 on May 18, 2026.
A disciplined death-bowling display led by captain Pat Cummins limited CSK to 180, before a commanding half-century from Ishan Kishan and an explosive middle-overs blitz from Heinrich Klaasen ensured SRH completed the chase comfortably with a full over to spare.
Match Summary: CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 Match 63
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| CSK Score | 180/7 (20 overs) |
| SRH Score | 181/5 (19 overs) |
| Match Result | SRH won by 5 wickets (6 balls left) |
| Best Batting (SRH) | Ishan Kishan – 70 off 47 balls |
| Best Bowling (SRH) | Pat Cummins – 3/28 in 4 overs |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk |
CSK Innings: 180/7 in 20 Overs
Chennai Super Kings lacked a definitive anchor after electing to bat first. Sanju Samson provided initial fireworks with a quick 27 off 13 balls, but captain Ruturaj Gaikwad struggled to gain rhythm, crawling to 15 off 21 balls. Dewald Brevis (44 off 27) and Kartik Sharma (32) consolidated well in the middle overs to set up a platform.
However, Pat Cummins masterfully pulled the strings at the back end, picking up 3/28 and dismissing Gaikwad, Samson, and Kartik. Eshan Malinga choked the runs with an exceptionally tight spell of 1/26, ensuring CSK failed to launch at the death and were held to a reachable 180.
CSK Innings At A Glance
| Details | CSK Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 180/7 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 45/1 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Dewald Brevis – 44 off 27 balls |
| Best Partnership | Brevis & Dube – 59 runs |
| Best Bowling (SRH) | Pat Cummins – 3/28 (4 overs) |
SRH Chase: 181/5 in 19 Overs
Sunrisers Hyderabad paced their chase beautifully despite losing Impact Player Travis Head early to Mukesh Choudhary (2/36). Ishan Kishan spearheaded the response with a mature, match-winning 70 off 47 balls, anchoring one end while dispatching loose deliveries to hit 6 fours and 3 sixes.
The decisive acceleration came from Heinrich Klaasen, who tore into the CSK spinners with a brutal 47 off just 26 balls. Their 75-run partnership effectively took the game away from the home side. Though Akeal Hosein (1/21) bowled an incredibly economical spell to create late tension, Salil Arora (10*) and Ravichandran Smaran (5*) hit the winning runs in the 19th over.
SRH Chase At A Glance
| Details | SRH Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 181 runs |
| Total | 181/5 in 19 overs |
| Powerplay | 45/1 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Ishan Kishan – 70 off 47 balls |
| Best Bowling (CSK) | Akeal Hosein – 1/21 (3 overs) |
Key Highlights
- Cummins’ Strategic Mastery: Pat Cummins used his cutters brilliantly on a sticky Chepauk surface, delivering 15 dot balls and maintaining an economy of 7.00.
- Klaasen’s Chidambaram Charge: Heinrich Klaasen’s strike rate of 180.76 dismantled the threat of Noor Ahmad, turning what could have been a tricky spin choke into an easy stroll.
- Hosein’s Lone Fight: Spinner Akeal Hosein stood out for the CSK bowling group, conceding just 21 runs from his 3 overs and claiming the wicket of opener Abhishek Sharma.
Player of the Match
Pat Cummins (SRH)
Awarded for his brilliant bowling performance of 3/28. His tactical bowling changes and ability to step up and break crucial CSK partnerships in the first innings laid the perfect foundation for a smooth SRH victory.
