New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad made it to the playoffs of IPL 2026 after defeating them. Chennai Super Kings By five wickets in Chepauk on Monday. Chasing 181 on a sluggish surface, SRH cruised home comfortably thanks to a brilliant partnership in 19 overs. Ishan Kishan And Heinrich Klassen.Kishan led the chase with a brilliant 70 off 47 balls with seven fours and three sixes, while Klaasen scored 47 off just 26 balls. Their 75-run stand turned completely into momentum after SRH got off to a cautious start and lost Travis Head early. Abhishek Sharma also struggled for timing before Klaassen’s aggressive style helped SRH dominate the middle overs.
Cummins shines as SRH control CSK.
Earlier SRH captain Pat Cummins Delivered another brilliant spell with the ball, taking 3/28 and picking up wickets at key moments. Chennai got off to a strong start through Sanju Samson, who attacked from the first over and smashed boundaries freely before being dismissed by Cummins with a fast delivery.Young batsmen Arul Patel and Karthik Sharma played useful cameos, while Dewald Brews finally found form with an entertaining 44. Shivam Dubey also scored 26 runs as CSK managed to reach 180/7.Cummins, however, kept breaking up the partnership and never allowed Chennai to gain complete control. He removed Karthik Sharma with a slow delivery and later dismissed Rutoraj Gaikwad, who was struggling badly for rhythm during his innings of 15 off 21 balls.
The playoff race heats up.
The victory took SRH to 16 points and confirmed a play-off spot alongside Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. CSK, meanwhile, remain on 12 points from 13 matches and have a slim mathematical chance of reaching the knockouts in their final league game.
