SRH Clinch Historic Five-Wicket Win Over CSK, Push Chennai to Brink of Elimination
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured their first-ever IPL win at Chepauk, defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by five wickets in a crucial IPL 2025 clash. Opting to bowl first, SRH bundled out CSK for 154, with Harshal Patel claiming 4/16, supported by Pat Cummins (2 wickets) and Jaydev Unadkat (2 wickets). Youngster Ayush Mhatre (30 off 18) and Dewald Brevis (42 off 25) provided brief resistance, but CSK collapsed from 114/4 to 154 all out.
In reply, SRH survived early setbacks, including Abhishek Sharma’s golden duck, but Ishan Kishan’s 44 off 34 steadied the chase. CSK’s Noor Ahmad (2 wickets) and Khaleel Ahmed (1 wicket) sparked hope, reducing SRH to 106/5. However, Kamindu Mendis (32* off 22) and Nitish Reddy forged an unbeaten 49-run partnership, sealing victory with eight balls to spare.
The loss leaves CSK bottom of the table (2 wins in 9 matches), virtually eliminated from playoff contention, while SRH revived their campaign. MS Dhoni, playing his 400th T20 match, faced mounting scrutiny as fans questioned his future amid CSK’s worst-ever IPL season. SRH’s clinical bowling and composed chase marked a turnaround, highlighting their resilience in must-win scenarios.