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Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: IPL 2025 Match Scorecard & Highlights
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) stunned the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with a commanding five-wicket victory in Match 43 of IPL 2025. Harshal Patel's exceptional bowling performance spearheaded SRH's triumph, leaving CSK's playoff hopes hanging by a thread. This article delves into the match scorecard, highlights, and post-match analysis.
Scorecard Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Top Scorer | Top Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 154 all out | 19.5 | Dewald Brevis (42) | N/A |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 155/5 | 18.4 | Ishan Kishan (44) | Harshal Patel (4-28) |
Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets.
CSK's Batting Collapse
CSK's innings started disastrously with Shaik Rasheed's first-ball duck. While Ayush Mhatre contributed a quick 30, the innings lacked stability. Dewald Brevis's spirited 42 was a lone bright spot, but Harshal Patel's masterful spell (4-28) decimated the middle and lower order. The wickets of Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda exposed CSK's fragile batting lineup, a recurring problem throughout IPL 2025.
Harshal Patel's Bowling Masterclass
Harshal Patel's performance was the game's defining moment. His intelligent variations and precise bowling dismantled CSK's batting strategy. His four wickets, including those of Brevis and Dhoni, effectively choked CSK's scoring rate and presented SRH with a manageable target. His figures of 4-28 are a testament to his T20 prowess.
SRH's Composed Chase
Despite losing Abhishek Sharma early, SRH’s chase was methodical. Ishan Kishan's 44 provided the backbone, and contributions from Heinrich Klaasen and Aniket Verma solidified the innings. However, Kamindu Mendis's unbeaten 32 off 22 balls, alongside Nitish Kumar Reddy, steered SRH home comfortably with eight balls to spare, showcasing their depth and composure under pressure. While Noor Ahmad's double strike offered CSK a fleeting moment of hope, it was ultimately too little, too late.
Post-Match Reactions and Analysis
MS Dhoni acknowledged CSK's below-par performance and their consistent batting struggles. Harshal Patel expressed his delight at finally seeing his team's strategies come together. Pat Cummins praised his team’s clinical performance, while Nitish Reddy highlighted their calmness and match-by-match approach. The match underscored CSK's deep-seated issues and SRH's growing momentum as the IPL 2025 playoffs approach.Keywords: CSK vs SRH, IPL 2025, Match 43, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Harshal Patel, Ishan Kishan, Dewald Brevis, scorecard, highlights, match report, IPL 2025 results
