IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad Stun Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk — Match Highlights

act Post | April 26, 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pulled off a memorable win against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-stakes clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on April 25. In a tightly contested encounter, SRH chased down a target of 155 runs with 5 wickets in hand and 8 balls to spare — registering their first-ever victory at Chepauk.

Let’s dive into the highlights of this exciting match:

🟡 CSK’s Innings: Early Collapse, Brief Recovery

Winning the toss and opting to bat first, CSK struggled against a disciplined SRH bowling attack. The side was bowled out for 154 in 19.5 overs.

Top Performers for CSK:

• Dewald Brevis: 42 runs (25 balls)
• Ayush Mhatre: 30 runs (18 balls)

SRH Bowling Standout:

• Harshal Patel: 4 wickets for 27 runs in 4 overs, breaking CSK’s backbone in the middle overs.

Quick Stat:
CSK lost their last 5 wickets for just 21 runs in 19 balls.

🟠 SRH’s Chase: Steady, Clinical, and Historic

In response, Sunrisers Hyderabad made a confident start, with Ishan Kishan leading the charge. His composed innings, supported by crucial knocks from the middle order, ensured SRH crossed the finish line comfortably.

Top Performers for SRH:

• Ishan Kishan: 44 runs (34 balls)
• Nitish Kumar Reddy: 33 runs (21 balls)
• Kamindu Mendis: 28 runs (19 balls)

SRH finished at 155/5 in 18.4 overs, securing a crucial win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

🔥 Match Highlights at a Glance:

• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• Toss: CSK won, elected to bat
• Result: SRH won by 5 wickets
• Player of the Match: Harshal Patel (SRH) for his brilliant 4-wicket haul

📊 What This Means for the Points Table:

• SRH stay alive in the playoff race with this morale-boosting win.
• CSK’s playoff chances look increasingly difficult, needing a winning streak in their remaining matches.

📺 Watch the Highlights:

Catch the official match highlights on IPL’s official website here.

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