Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a crucial five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2025 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, delivering a significant blow to CSK’s playoff aspirations. With this defeat, CSK finds itself teetering on the brink of elimination, having managed just two wins in eight matches.

Opting to bowl first in a high-pressure encounter, SRH executed their plans flawlessly on a sluggish Chepauk pitch. Leading the charge with the ball was Harshal Patel, who delivered a stellar spell of 4 for 28. His clever variations and control made scoring difficult for CSK batters. He was well-supported by captain Pat Cummins (2/21), Mohammed Shami (1/28), Jaydev Unadkat (2/21), and all-rounder Kamindu Mendis (1/26), who also stunned the crowd with a brilliant diving catch later in the game.