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SRH Create History: Beat CSK for the First Time in Chennai
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) finally broke their Chennai jinx by defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by five wickets in a low-scoring thriller at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Powered by an all-round performance from Kamindu Mendis and smart bowling by Harshal Patel, SRH chased down 154 runs to earn their first-ever win against CSK in Chennai.
CSK’s Home Struggles Continue
Despite a promising debut by Dewald Brevis (42 off 25) and a confident knock by Ayush Mhatre (30), CSK’s total of 154 was never going to be enough on a pitch that slowed down as the game progressed. CSK have now lost four matches at home in IPL 2025.
Kamindu and Harshal Steal the Show
Kamindu Mendis impressed with both bat and ball. First, he bowled tight overs and took the crucial wicket of Jadeja, then pulled off a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Brevis. Later, his unbeaten 32 off 22 balls guided SRH home with calmness under pressure.
Harshal Patel, meanwhile, bowled brilliantly, finishing with figures of 4 for 28, breaking the back of CSK’s middle order.
Brevis Sparks but Kamindu Snuffs It Out
Making his IPL debut for CSK, Dewald Brevis lived up to the hype of ‘Baby AB’ with some thrilling shots, including three sixes in one over off Kamindu. However, Kamindu had the last laugh with a jaw-dropping catch at long-off that turned the momentum in SRH’s favour.
CSK Bowling Puts Up a Fight
Even though CSK were defending a modest target, their bowlers, especially Anshul Kamboj and Ravindra Jadeja, kept things tight. Ishan Kishan top-scored for SRH with 44 off 34, but his dismissal left the chase in doubt until Kamindu and Nitish Reddy took control.
Turning Point: Kamindu’s Game-Changing Catc
Kamindu’s flying one-handed stunner to dismiss Brevis was arguably the catch of the tournament. It changed the tempo of the match and energized SRH’s bowling unit.
Scorecard Snapshot:
- CSK: 154 (Brevis 42, Mhatre 30, Harshal 4/28, Cummins 2/21)
- SRH: 155/5 in 18.4 overs (Kishan 44, Kamindu 32*, Noor 2/42)
- Result: SRH won by 5 wickets
Points Table Impact
With this win, SRH move to 6 points and are back in the playoff hunt. CSK, meanwhile, are still at the bottom, with just 2 wins from 9 matches.
Next Fixtures:
- CSK vs PBKS – April 30, Chennai
- SRH vs GT – May 2, Ahmedabad
Conclusion
This was a landmark win for SRH as they finally overcame their Chennai curse. For CSK, questions loom over their batting and finishing as MS Dhoni’s side looks for answers in a difficult season. With fresh talent like Brevis and Mhatre showing spark, can CSK still bounce back?
