Sunrisers Hyderabad defended their home turf with a gritty 10-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in Match 27 of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 18.
Despite a mid-innings wobble, SRH’s massive total fueled by a blistering start from Abhishek Sharma, proved just enough as Eshan Malinga’s three-wicket haul derailed the CSK chase in the final overs.
Match Summary: SRH vs CSK, IPL 2026 Match 27
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| SRH Score | 194/9 (20 overs) |
| CSK Score | 184/8 (20 overs) |
| Match Result | SRH won by 10 runs |
| Best Batting (SRH) | Abhishek Sharma – 59 off 22 balls |
| Best Bowling (SRH) | Eshan Malinga – 3/29 in 4 overs |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad |
SRH Innings: 194/9 in 20 Overs
Sunrisers Hyderabad came out with intent as Abhishek Sharma played a whirlwind knock of 59 off just 22 balls, striking at an incredible 268.18. He and Travis Head (23) put on 75 for the first wicket in under 6 overs. However, CSK fought back through Jamie Overton (3/37) and Anshul Kamboj (3/22), who triggered a middle-order collapse.
The innings was revived by Heinrich Klaasen, who anchored the latter half with a composed 59 off 39 balls. His late-innings aggression ensured SRH reached a competitive 194, despite a flurry of wickets in the final two overs that saw Liam Livingstone and Shivang Kumar depart in quick succession.
SRH Innings At A Glance
| Details | SRH Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 194/9 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 75/1 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Abhishek Sharma & Heinrich Klaasen – 59 runs each |
| Best Partnership | Sharma & Head – 75 runs |
| Best Bowling (CSK) | Anshul Kamboj – 3/22 (3 overs) |
CSK Chase: 184/8 in 20 Overs
CSK’s chase began with a shock as Sanju Samson fell in the second over. Ayush Mhatre (30 off 13) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (19) briefly kept the momentum alive, but SRH’s Nitish Kumar Reddy struck twice to remove both set batters in the space of four balls. Matthew Short (34) and Sarfaraz Khan (25) attempted to stabilize, but the required rate continued to climb.
The turning point came from Eshan Malinga, whose deceptive pace accounted for three crucial wickets, including the set Short and Sarfaraz. Shivam Dube and Jamie Overton tried to find the boundaries in the death overs, but disciplined bowling from Sakib Hussain and Shivang Kumar left CSK 10 runs short of the target.
CSK Chase At A Glance
| Details | CSK Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 195 runs |
| Total | 184/8 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 76/3 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Matthew Short – 34 off 30 balls |
| Best Bowling (SRH) | Eshan Malinga – 3/29 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights
- Abhishek’s Fireworks: Abhishek Sharma’s 22-ball 59 provided the fastest start of the season for SRH, setting a platform that ultimately proved match-winning.
- Malinga’s Triple-Strike: Eshan Malinga’s spell of 3/29 in the middle and late overs was the tactical masterstroke that prevented CSK from building a finishing partnership.
- CSK’s Impact Struggle: While Ayush Mhatre provided a quick cameo as the Impact Player, the loss of early wickets in the Powerplay left too much for the lower order to do.
Player of the Match
Abhishek Sharma (SRH): Awarded for his explosive 59 off 22 balls. His record-breaking strike rate in the Powerplay put the CSK bowlers on the defensive early and provided the essential cushion for the SRH bowlers to defend.
