Image: Sunrisers Hyderabad crushed Chennai Super Kings to lock in their IPL 2026 playoff spot / © Outlook India
In the 63rd match of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad kept their cool in Chennai and beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets to confirm their place in the playoffs. Chasing 181, Hyderabad got the job done in 19 overs, finishing at 181/5 with 6 balls still left.
In the 63rd match of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad kept their cool in Chennai and beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets to confirm their place in the playoffs. Chasing 181, Hyderabad got the job done in 19 overs, finishing at 181/5 with 6 balls still left.
SRH’s chase was shaped by Ishan Kishan, who played a mature knock of 70 from 47 balls. He started carefully but picked up pace at the right time and held one end firmly. Heinrich Klaasen gave strong support with an attacking 47 and kept the pressure on Chennai’s bowlers. Mukesh Choudhary picked up 2/36 and gave CSK a bit of hope, but Hyderabad stayed in control during the closing overs. With this win, SRH officially entered the playoffs, while Chennai now needs other results to stay alive in the competition.