Match Result
Sunrisers Hyderabad
won by 10 runs
Chennai Super Kings
LostSRH
194/9(20 ov)
CSK
184/8(20 ov)
🕐 Sat, 18 Apr, 2026, 07:30 pm IST
📍 Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Hyderabad just witnessed a thriller where Sunrisers Hyderabad defended their fortress, snatching a nail-biting 10-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in a pulsating IPL 2026 encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The Orange Army roared as their bowlers held their nerve to deny the Super Kings a chase that went down to the wire.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, CSK might have fancied their chances, but SRH, despite losing wickets at regular intervals, managed to post a competitive 194/9 in their 20 overs, thanks to some crucial late-innings hitting. The Super Kings, in their chase, started steadily but lost their way in the middle overs, grappling with the required run rate. While they fought valiantly in the death overs with a couple of batters showing grit, SRH’s bowlers, led by their death-overs specialists, managed to pick up vital wickets and restrict them to 184/8, sealing a memorable win for the home side. You truly had to Watch IPL 2026 live to believe the tension!
The Hyderabad crowd is absolutely ecstatic, feeling the surge of pride as their team registers a massive win against a seasoned opponent like CSK. This victory is massive for SRH in the IPL 2026 points table, injecting serious momentum into their campaign and reminding everyone of their home-ground advantage. For CSK, it’s a setback, but this is IPL, and you know they’ll be back with a vengeance. The drama of this SRH vs CSK clash will have fans buzzing, eager to Watch IPL and see what unfolds next.
Full Scorecard
🪙 Toss: chennai super kings chose to bowl
🏆 Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 10 runs
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abhishek Sharma caught out | 59 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 268.2 |
Travis Head caught out | 23 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 115.0 |
Ishan Kishan caught out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Heinrich Klaasen bowled | 59 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 151.3 |
Aniket Verma caught out | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
Nitish Kumar Reddy caught out | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 150.0 |
Salil Arora caught out | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 108.3 |
Liam Livingstone caught out | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 |
Shivang Kumar caught out | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 150.0 |
Praful Hinge* | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Short | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 12.67 |
| Mukesh Choudhary | 2 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 10.50 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 3 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 7.33 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 9.25 |
| Gurjapneet Singh | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.50 |