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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) played a match with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, in which both the teams will have to win. But Pat Cummins’ team won the match by 63 and confirmed its place in the playoffs. The Orange Army performed a double over the men in yellow, possibly eliminating them from the tournament.
With the win, they also ensured that Gujarat Titans qualify for the playoffs. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and decided to bat first. He made only one change according to the wicket and included Akeal Hosein in place of Gurjanpit Singh. SRH, on the other hand, played with the same team after their crushing defeat against Gujarat Titans.
CSK batsmen can score half-centuries
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson came to open, the latter got a flyer but could not convert his start into a big score and returned for 27 runs. Gaikwad also failed to make any progress and could not hit a single four in his 15-run innings. Urvil Patel returned after scoring 13 runs.
Karthik Sharma played an inning of 32 runs in 19 balls; The top scorer for the men in yellow was Dewald Brewis, who scored 44, and runs from Shivam Dubey and Prashant Veer helped the home team post a defendable total of 180/7 in their 20 overs.
Ishan Kishan Masterclass in Chepauk
Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head did not have a good start and the Australian team returned to the pavilion for just 6 runs. Ishan Kishan and Abhishek formed a short partnership before being out for 26 runs. However, Kishan stood firm at one end and kept the runs flowing with Heinrich Klaasen.
Ishan Kishan and Klaasen put on a partnership of 75 runs off 41 balls, before the Proteas batsman was dismissed for 47 runs off 26 balls by a sensational stumping by Sanju Samson. Ishan Kishan led the innings with Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ishan completed his half-century in 37 balls. The southpaw scored 70 runs in 47 balls and sealed the game for his team.
It was a difficult time in our family- Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan was awarded the Player of the Match award for his brilliant innings and he was the only batsman to cross the fifty-run score in both innings combined tonight. He dedicated his POTM to his cousin sister, who passed away a few days ago.
Ishan Kishan said, “I think, when I was keeping wicket, I felt that this wicket was not easy. I still felt that this target would be a bit much to chase because, the wicket was not easy at all, especially when the spinners were bowling and the slow balls were working very well, but at the same time, as a number three batsman, I felt, my job is just to try and finish the game because, the batsmen, especially coming at the back end, their It’s difficult to get a single.” Score limits at the same time.
Ishaan’s inspiration
– His cousin lost his sister and Ishaan played for his family. pic.twitter.com/Crd6JS8gra
– Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) 18 May 2026
“So I had to play it till the last over. But at the same time, I would just say one thing. Sometimes I think it’s also about motivation, and for me, my motivation today was, my cousin is just standing there. He has lost his sister.”
“It was a tough time in our family and they were here watching the match for the first time. So I just wanted to finish the game for them, and I’m glad they were here to see this innings, and I was able to finish this game. I just felt blessed on top. I had a feeling of power, like, yes, if I’m there for the team I can do this. We will qualify and especially, he will be happy about it.”
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