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Yesterday IPL Match: SRH Beat CSK in Tactical Battle with Dominant All-Round Show
In yesterday IPL match, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) broke new ground by defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by five wickets in Match 43 of IPL 2025. The historic win at Chepauk came through disciplined bowling, electric fielding, and mature batting—marked by precise momentum control across both innings.
Let’s break down how the game unfolded, moment by moment.
Chennai Super Kings Innings – Fast Start, Faster Collapse
- Powerplay Overs (0.1 – 6.0): CSK raced to 50/3 in 5.6 overs, losing top-order wickets while maintaining a high run rate.
- 9.0 overs: CSK 73/3 – Dewald Brevis and Jadeja stabilized the innings briefly.
- 11.4 overs: CSK crossed 100, but SRH applied pressure via fielding brilliance.
- 16.0 overs: CSK 130/6 – Strategic timeout taken with Dhoni and Hooda at crease.
- Final Collapse: CSK bowled out for 154 in 19.5 overs, despite reaching 150 in 19.1.
⚡ Key Moment: Abhishek Sharma’s four catches and Harshal Patel’s lethal final spell triggered a sudden collapse.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings – Measured, Strategic Chase
- Powerplay (0.1 – 6.0): SRH started cautiously, reaching 37/2, absorbing early swing.
- 7.4 overs: 50-run mark reached quickly after the Powerplay.
- 8.1 overs: Ishan Kishan steady on 27*, SRH 54/3 – holding one end.
- 13.2 overs: 100 up for SRH in 80 balls – slight acceleration seen.
- 17.6 overs: Impact player Mendis dismissed, but chase under control.
- 18.2 overs: Victory sealed – SRH 155/5, scripting their first-ever Chepauk win.
What Match Flow Tells Us
- SRH used timeouts wisely, spaced chase to perfection
- CSK’s batting fade after 11 overs cost them momentum
- Dew control prompted ball change at 10.4 overs, helping SRH bat freely in second innings
- SRH’s Impact Player tactic (swapping Ansari out for Head) gave them early firepower
Player Impact Summary
| Player | Team | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Harshal Patel | SRH | 4 wickets – death overs specialist |
| Abhishek Sharma | SRH | 4 catches – broke CSK’s middle order |
| Ishan Kishan | SRH | Calm anchor throughout the chase |
| Dewald Brevis | CSK | Top scorer – lone bright spot |
| Kamindu Mendis | SRH | Breakthrough wickets in mid-phase |
dream11 & Fantasy Angle
- Harshal Patel owners saw a massive fantasy spike (4-wkt bonus + economy rate)
- Ishan Kishan’s not-out finish brought stability points
- Abhishek Sharma surprised fantasy leagues with catching points x4
Final Word: SRH’s Big Moment at Chepauk
In yesterday IPL match, Sunrisers Hyderabad not only claimed two points, but also broke a long-standing jinx by finally defeating CSK at their fortress. It was a game of strategic brilliance—from using fielding as a weapon to adapting quickly with the bat.
If SRH carry this momentum, they could emerge as dark horses in the playoff race.
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