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Chepauk proved to be a tough fortress once more—just not for the home side. Chennai Super Kings slumped to their fourth consecutive home defeat in IPL 2025. Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, finally found momentum, earning a crucial five-wicket win—their first-ever at this venue. 💥
Early Breakthrough Puts CSK Under Chepauk Heat 🔥
Mohammed Shami struck off the very first ball, removing Shaik Rasheed. Despite a fiery cameo from Ayush Mhatre, CSK couldn’t break free during the powerplay. They lost three wickets early, which disrupted their rhythm. 😬
Middle Overs: Brevis Shines Before Turns Cold Again 🌧️
Dewald Brevis entertained with four sixes in his debut IPL knock, but Kamindu Mendis’s spectacular diving catch ended that brief fire. Jadeja and Dube couldn’t build momentum either. A few overs later, Harshal Patel’s clever variations pulled CSK back. 🏏
CSK Collapse at Death, Chepauk Falls Silent 😶
With just 27 runs in the final five overs, CSK finished at 154. Patel’s four-wicket haul choked the innings completely. The crowd at Chepauk had little to cheer as wickets kept tumbling. 🚶♂️
SRH Rebuild After Early Chepauk Setbacks ⚒️
Abhishek Sharma fell for a duck early, and Travis Head followed soon after. Ishan Kishan looked solid but lost support midway. Still, SRH stayed in the chase, smartly managing the middle overs despite some pressure from CSK’s spinners. 👊
Finishers Take Over, Chepauk Witness SRH’s First Win 🎉
When SRH needed 41 off the last five overs, Kamindu Mendis and Nitish Reddy held their nerve. They found boundaries when needed and took advantage of extras from Pathirana and Noor. Their unbeaten stand helped SRH cross the line in 18.4 overs. 🏃♂️💨
Match Summary 📝
| Team | Score | Top Scorer | Best Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 154 all out | Dewald Brevis (42) | Harshal Patel (4/28) |
| SRH | 155/5 in 18.4 overs | Ishan Kishan (44) | Kamindu Mendis (1/22 & stunning catch) |
✅ Result: SRH won by 5 wickets 🏆
Next Matches at Chepauk and Beyond 📅
- CSK stay at Chepauk to face Punjab Kings – April 30
- SRH head to Ahmedabad to meet Gujarat Titans – May 2
