Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) finally ended their Chepauk drought by defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 5 wickets in IPL 2025. This was SRH’s first-ever win at CSK’s home ground, powered by a match-winning spell from Harshal Patel (4/28) and an all-round show from Kamindu Mendis.
The loss marks CSK’s fourth straight defeat at home this season.
CSK Struggle with the Bat Again
Powerplay Woes for CSK
Mohammed Shami dismissed Shaik Rasheed on the first ball.
Ayush Mhatre countered with a 19-ball 30.
Sam Curran and Mhatre fell quickly.
CSK reached 50/3 after 6 overs.
Middle Overs Fight
Jadeja failed again with the bat, dismissed by Kamindu Mendis.
Debutant Dewald Brevis impressed with 42 (25), including 4 sixes.
Mendis took a brilliant diving catch to remove Brevis.
CSK reached 127/7 at the end of 15 overs.
Death Overs Collapse
Harshal Patel cleaned up the tail with two late wickets.
CSK bowled out for 154 in 19.5 overs.
SRH Batters Hold Nerve in Tricky Chase
Slow Start in Powerplay
Abhishek Sharma fell early to Khaleel Ahmed.
Ishan Kishan and Travis Head built a slow but steady partnership.
SRH scored just 37/2 in the powerplay.
Middle Overs Drama
Jadeja removed Klaasen right after the powerplay.
Kishan top-scored with 44 but fell to Noor Ahmad.
Noor also dismissed Aniket Verma.
SRH needed 41 from the last 5 overs.
Death Overs Domination
Kamindu Mendis hit crucial boundaries off Pathirana and Noor.
Nitish Reddy played smart cricket under pressure.
They added an unbeaten 49-run stand.
SRH chased the target in 18.4 overs, winning by 5 wickets.
SRH’s win over CSK was a much-needed boost to their campaign. With Harshal firing and Kamindu shining, SRH will be confident heading into the next fixtures. For CSK, it’s back to the drawing board—especially at home.
