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SRH vs CSK IPL 2026 Highlights: Sunrisers Hyderabad registered a crucial 5-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai in IPL 2026. With this victory, SRH sealed a playoff spot, while CSK’s qualification hopes took a major hit.
Match Summary: SRH vs CSK IPL 2026
- Match: CSK vs SRH, IPL 2026 Match 63
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets
- CSK Score: 180/7 (20 overs)
- SRH Score: 181/5 (19 overs)
- Player of the Match: Ishan Kishan
Who won yesterday’s SRH vs CSK IPL 2026 match?
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets at Chepauk.
CSK Innings: Brevis and Dubey Fight Back
Batting first, Chennai Super Kings posted 180/7.
Key Performers:
- Sanju Samson - 27 runs
- Dewald Brevis - 44 (27 balls)
- Shivam Dube - 26 runs
- Kartik Sharma - 32 runs
Shivam Dube 🤝 Dewald Brevis
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2026
🎥 The two set batters raising the run rate for #CSK 👊
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/4SxAzYKEvY#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #CSKvSRH | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/19HgFC70tK
Bowling Highlights (SRH):
- Pat Cummins - 3 wickets
- Saqib Hussain - 2 wickets
Someone give him a Pat on his back 👋
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2026
🎥 #SRH skipper picks his first 3️⃣-fer of the season 👏🧡
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/4SxAzYKEvY#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #CSKvSRH | @SunRisers pic.twitter.com/t733gPMxkm
Also Read: CSK vs SRH IPL 2026: Top 3 Batters Who Could Score the Most Runs
SRH Chase: Kishan Leads the Victory
Chasing 181, Sunrisers Hyderabad lost early wickets but recovered strongly.
Top Batting Performers:
- Ishan Kishan - 70 (47 balls)
- Heinrich Klaasen - 47 (26 balls)
- Abhishek Sharma - 26 runs
A crucial 75-run partnership between Kishan and Klaasen turned the match in SRH’s favour. Late finishing touches ensured the chase was completed in 19 overs.
The finishing move 🧡#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #CSKvSRH | @SunRisers pic.twitter.com/cgWz8QJRGg
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2026
Turning Points of the Match
- Early wicket of Travis Head set SRH back briefly
- Kishan–Klaasen partnership rebuilt the chase
- CSK failed to break middle-order momentum
- Cummins bowling restricted CSK below 190
Head-to-Head Record SRH vs CSK
- Total Matches: 24
- CSK Wins: 15
- SRH Wins: 9
SRH vs CSK Playing 11
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Playing 11:
1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Ishan Kishan (WK), 3. Smaran Ravichandran, 4. Salil Arora, 5. Heinrich Klaasen, 6. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 7. Pat Cummins (C), 8. Shivang Kumar, 9. Ishan Malinga, 10. Saqib Hussain, 11. Prafull Hinge
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Playing 11:
1. Sanju Samson (WK), 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), 3. Urvil Patel, 4. Kartik Sharma, 5. Dewald Brevis, 6. Shivam Dube, 7. Prashant Veer, 8. Akeal Hosein, 9. Noor Ahmad, 10. Anshul Kamboj, 11. Spencer Johnson
Final Verdict
Sunrisers Hyderabad showed composure under pressure to chase down 181 in Chennai. Chennai Super Kings fought hard but failed to defend their total as SRH sealed a crucial playoff qualification win.
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