Chennai Super Kings bounced back with a commanding 78-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 match at Chepauk on Sunday.
After being put to bat, Chennai’s innings was led by captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s brilliant 98, supported by Daryl Mitchell’s fifty and Shivam Dube’s late flourish, taking their total to 212/3.
In response, Hyderabad struggled to find momentum in their chase of 214, with wickets falling at regular intervals. Tushar Deshpande starred with the ball, picking up 4 crucial wickets for Chennai. Aiden Markram tried to stabilize the innings but fell for 32, as Hyderabad eventually finished on 134.
Chennai’s bowlers kept it tight, building pressure on Hyderabad’s batsmen, and restricting them from finding any rhythm. The win propelled Chennai to the third spot in the points table with a better run-rate than Hyderabad.
Gaikwad’s aggressive batting in the powerplay set the tone for Chennai, as he and Mitchell built a solid partnership. Mitchell’s fifty and Dube’s late onslaught ensured Chennai posted a challenging total.
Despite Gaikwad falling agonizingly short of a hundred, Dhoni’s cameo and Dube’s big hits in the final over propelled Chennai to a formidable total. The win marked a strong comeback for Chennai after a few setbacks in the tournament.