Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a batting masterclass against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026’s 27th match, shattering an 11-year record with 194 for 9. The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium witnessed SRH surpass their 2015 score of 192/7 against CSK on this very ground.
Powerplay belonged to SRH as Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head forged 75 runs in 5.5 overs. Sharma’s explosive 59 (22 balls, 6×4, 4×6) was the highlight, complemented by Head’s 23. Ishan Kishan’s early exit for nought didn’t deter them, with Klaasen anchoring at 59 (39 balls, 6×4, 2×6).
The middle order struggled: Verma out for 2, Reddy for 12 (both to Overton), Arora 13, Livingstone 1, and Shivang 12. CSK fought back led by Kamboj’s 3/22 and Overton’s 3/37, with Choudhary grabbing 2/21.
Team changes added intrigue: SRH slotted in Dushmantha Chameera replacing Harsh Dubey, CSK opting for Mukesh Choudhary over the injured Khalil Ahmed. As CSK gears up to chase, SRH’s innings stands as a testament to their aggressive blueprint, raising questions on CSK’s bowling vulnerabilities.
