SRH vs CSK Highlights: Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in match 18 of IPL 2024 at the iconic Rajeev Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Chennai Super Kings could only post a 165/5 in 20 overs despite a stunning batting display by Shivam Dube (45 off 24) while SRH bowled tight at the death overs. SRH counter attack from the word go as quick starts by Abhishek Sharma (37 off 12) and Travis Head (31) was appreciated by Markram's 36-ball 50.

SIX! Nitish Reddy hits the first ball off the 19th over for a six over long-on to seal the win for SRH!
SRH 166/4 in 18.1 overs Klaasen 10* Nitish 14* (Target 166)
Klaasen slams a fuller delivery into the deep extra cover region for a four and that pretty much seals the deal for SRH as the boundary lifts off any pressure whatsoever! 9 runs come off the over
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 6 runs in 12 balls
Pacer Tushar Deshpande returns to bowl the 17th over and starts with a dot ball!
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 15 runs in 17 balls
1 0 4 1 1 1 - Nitish Reddy takes the pressure off with a reverse slog sweep to the unguarded deep third-man fence! 150 comes up for SRH while 8 runs come off the over
SRH 151/4 in 17 overs Klaasen 4* Nitish 7* (Target 166)
Ravindra Jadeja returns for his final over and starts with a single off the first ball!
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 22 runs in 23 balls
Moeen Ali gives away two singles to end his over. Klaasen to keep strike for the fresh over
SRH 143/4 in 16 overs Klaasen 2* Nitish 1* (Target 166)

The decision is reversed! Shahbaz is gone after scoring a 19-ball 18! Nitish Reddy is the new man in at No. 6 but will have to wait for his chance to bat as the umpire signals timeout!
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 25 runs in 26 balls
DRS review for lbw by Moeen Ali on Shahbaz right after the latter hits a six over long-on!
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 25 runs in 27 balls
Moeen Ali continues for his third over and starts with a dot ball to Shahbaz
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 31 runs in 29 balls
1 0 1 1 0 0 - Excellent over by Rachin Ravindra, allowing just three singles!
SRH 135/3 in 16 overs Shahbaz 12* Klaasen 1* (Target 166)
Left-arm orthodox Rachin Ravindra bowls the 16th over and gives single off the first ball
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 33 runs in 36 balls

Three reds and Markram is gone right after scoring his half century! His innings fold at 36-ball 50 while his compatriot Klaasen replaces him on the crease
SRH 132/3 in 15 overs Shahbaz 10* Klaasen 0* (Target 166)
Markram is adjudged lbw off the last ball of the over but the South African takes DRS right away!

50 comes up for Markram off 35 balls and at the moment he is winning this one for SRH!
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 39 runs in 40 balls
Moeen Ali (0/7) starts his second over with a wide!
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 42 runs in 42 balls
0 1 1 2 0 1 - Theekshana (1/27) ends his spell with five runs off his final over.
SRH 123/2 in 13 overs Markram 47* Shahbaz 5* (Target 166)
Another tight over as Moeen Ali concedes no boundary in the over. Theekshana to bowl his final over next!
SRH 118/2 in 12 overs Markram 43* Shahbaz 4* (Target 166)
Spinner Moeen Ali is introduced to bowling and he starts with a dot ball!
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 53 runs in 54 balls
1 1 0 0 1 2 - Just five runs off the third over bowled by Jadeja (0/22)
SRH 112/2 in 11 overs Markram 37* Shahbaz 2* (Target 166)

Shahbaz Ahmed survives by the umpire's call as the ball probably pitched outside the leg stump. The over ends with that incident while Jadeja returns at the other end for his third over and starts with a single
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 58 runs in 59 balls
Theekshana takes DRS review after loud appeal for lbw on Shahbaz was turned down by the umpire!

CAUGHT AT DEEP FINE LEG! Travis Head slog sweeps Theeksharna straight to the deep fielder! Shahbaz Ahmed is the new man in.
SRH 106/2 in 9.3 overs
FOUR! Aiden Markram begins the fresh over by Theekshana with a boundary over extra cover! SRH are in a hurry to finish this one! Seems like the match is being played on two different wickets as CSK struggled to score runs in the first
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 61 runs in 65 balls
SIX! Jadeja goes slightly short and Markram slams him into the stand over the long-on boundary! 100 comes up for SRH while 50-run stand also come up for the overseas duo!
SRH 101/1 in 9 overs Head 31* Markram 31* (Target 166)
Jadeja continues his spell for another over and gives a single off the first ball!
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 75 runs in 71 balls
Some respite for CSK as six runs come off the Theekshana over too! However, wicket is what they need with the required rate well under SRH's control!
SRH 90/1 in 8 overs Head 30* Markram 21* (Target 166)
Theekshana (0/11) returns to bowling for his second over and Head takes a single off the first ball!
SRH 85/1 in 7.1 overs
1 1 1 1 2 0 - Ravindra Jadeja puts a leash on the flow of runs with just six runs off his first over!
SRH 84/1 in 7 overs Head 26* Markram 19* (Target 166)
Spin on after the powerplay as Ravindra Jadeja bowls the first over after the timeout. He starts with a single to Markram
SRH 79/1 in 7.1 overs
4 0 4 B1 4 1 - No respite for CSK bowlers tonight! Travis Head goes over the mid-off fielder twice for couple of boundaries before Markram slammed Deshpande to the cow corner for another!
SRH 78/1 in 6 overs Head 24* Markram 15* (Target 166)
Facing SRH, known for their explosive batting prowess, CSK recognizes the challenge ahead, especially in a venue where even a target of 277 seemed precarious just over a week ago.
The absence of their ace bowler, Mustafizur Rahman, adds a layer of complexity to CSK's strategy. Rahman, with his experience and skill, has been pivotal in navigating tough conditions in the past. Nevertheless, CSK remains undeterred, relying on their formidable batting lineup to counter any obstacle thrown their way.
SRH, on the other hand, boasts a batting arsenal capable of dismantling any bowling attack. Spearheaded by Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, SRH's batting order exudes confidence and aggression. With players like Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen in sublime form, SRH poses a formidable challenge to CSK's bowlers.
The clash between these two teams symbolizes a contrast in approaches, with CSK relying on data and match-ups while SRH thrives on instinct and flair. However, both teams are united by the thrill of their power-hitters unleashing mayhem on the field.
As the teams gear up for battle, intriguing storylines emerge. Will CSK's batting juggernaut find a way to navigate SRH's bowling attack? Can SRH's Mayank Agarwal rediscover his form and silence his critics? And most importantly, will Ravindra Jadeja rise to the occasion and repay CSK's faith in him?
With the stakes high and the excitement soaring, cricket enthusiasts can expect a pulsating contest between two IPL heavyweights at the Rajeev Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.