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Ishan Kishan named Player of the Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 181/5 (19.0)
May 18, 2026 11:56 pm
Ishan Kishan’s brilliant innings of 70 runs was instrumental in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s successful chase, earning him the Player of the Match award for his outstanding performance.
Sunrisers Hyderabad claim victory by 5 wickets | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 181/5(19.0)
May 18, 2026 11:36 pm
Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully chased down the target, defeating Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets with an over to spare in a thrilling encounter.
Match Result
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets
Chennai Super Kings
180/7(20.0)
VS
Sunrisers Hyderabad
181/5(19.0)
Anshul Kamboj’s eventful Over 19 | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 181/5 (19.0)
May 18, 2026 11:36 pm
Anshul Kamboj bowls a dramatic over, taking the crucial wicket of Ishan Kishan for 70. However, Salil Arora smashed a six and Smaran Ravichandran hit a four, yielding 13 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Over 19 — Anshul Kamboj
181/5
13 runs · 1W
Smaran Ravichandran 5(2)Salil Arora 10(5)
Dramatic Over Sees Wicket and Crucial Boundaries | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 177/5 (18.5)
May 18, 2026 11:35 pm
Anshul Kamboj’s over was packed with action, claiming the crucial wicket of Ishan Kishan for 70 runs. However, Salil Arora smashed a six and Smaran Ravichandran hit a four, yielding 13 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Over 19
by Anshul Kamboj
177/5
13 runs · 1W
Salil Arora 10(5) Smaran Ravichandran 1(1)
Smaran Ravichandran finds the boundary | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 177/5 (18.5)
May 18, 2026 11:35 pm
The new batsman, Smaran Ravichandran, gets off the mark with a well-timed boundary. This crucial four keeps Sunrisers Hyderabad’s hopes alive in a tense chase.
Ishan Kishan caught, a crucial breakthrough for the bowling side | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 175/5 (18.3)
May 18, 2026 11:32 pm
Ishan Kishan’s magnificent innings comes to an end as he is caught by Urvil Patel off Anshul Kamboj. A vital wicket for the fielding team at a critical juncture of the match, shifting the momentum.
Wicket! Ishan Kishan caught
175/5
Batting
Ishan Kishan
c Urvil Patel
70
Runs
47
Balls
7
4s
3
6s
148.94
SR
Salil Arora
not out
9
Runs
4
Balls
0
4s
1
6s
225
SR
Bowling
Anshul Kamboj
1
Wkts
40
Runs
3.3
Ovs
11.43
ECO
Mukesh Choudhary
2
Wkts
36
Runs
4.0
Ovs
9
ECO
Salil Arora launches a maximum to start the over | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 174/4 (18.1)
May 18, 2026 11:30 pm
Salil Arora unleashes a powerful shot right from the start of the over, sending the ball soaring over the ropes for a magnificent six. This crucial hit further reduces the required runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Mukesh Choudhary picks up a wicket, but Kishan keeps the chase alive | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 168/4(18.0)
May 18, 2026 11:28 pm
Mukesh Choudhary bowls an eventful over, picking up the wicket of Nitish Kumar Reddy, but Ishan Kishan finishes it with a massive six, scoring 15 runs in total. Sunrisers Hyderabad are now 168/4.
Over 18 — Mukesh Choudhary
168/4
15 runs · 1W
Ishan Kishan 70(46)Salil Arora 2(2)
A towering maximum from Ishan Kishan | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 168/4 (18.0)
May 18, 2026 11:28 pm
Ishan Kishan unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball soaring over the ropes for a magnificent six. This crucial hit further reduces the required runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Ishan Kishan finds the fence with a powerful drive | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 162/4 (17.5)
May 18, 2026 11:27 pm
Ishan Kishan continues his impressive innings, dispatching Mukesh Choudhary for a well-timed boundary. This crucial four keeps the scoreboard ticking and maintains the pressure on the bowling side.
Reddy departs, caught by Urvil Patel | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 153/4(17.1)
May 18, 2026 11:22 pm
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s brief but impactful innings comes to an end as he is caught by Urvil Patel off Mukesh Choudhary’s bowling. This wicket puts Sunrisers Hyderabad under more pressure in the chase.
Wicket! Reddy caught
153/4
Batting
Nitish Kumar Reddy
c Urvil Patel b Mukesh Choudhary
11
(7)
1×40×6SR 157.14
Bowling
Mukesh Choudhary
2-21
3.1 ov0 mdnEco 6.63
Anshul Kamboj
0-33
3.0 ov0 mdnEco 11.00
Anshul Kamboj concedes 10 runs in the 17th over | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 153/3 (17.0)
May 18, 2026 11:21 pm
Anshul Kamboj bowls an over that yields 10 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Ishan Kishan and Nitish Kumar Reddy continue to build the innings, keeping the chase on track.
Over 17
Anshul Kamboj
153/3
10 Runs
0 Wkt
Ishan Kishan 59(43)Nitish Kumar Reddy 11(6)
Ishan Kishan finds the fence with a powerful stroke | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 153/3 (16.5)
May 18, 2026 11:20 pm
Ishan Kishan continues his aggressive play, dispatching the ball to the boundary for four runs. This shot keeps the scoreboard ticking and maintains the pressure on the fielding side for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Ishan Kishan brings up his fifty as Sunrisers Hyderabad keep pace | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 143/3 (16.0)
May 18, 2026 11:13 pm
Ishan Kishan reaches a well-deserved half-century in this over, as Akeal Hosein concedes 6 runs. Nitish Kumar Reddy also contributes to keep the scoreboard ticking for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Over 16 — Akeal Hosein
143/3
6 runs · 0W
Nitish Kumar Reddy 7(4)Ishan Kishan 53(39)
Noor Ahmad strikes, but Reddy counters with a boundary | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 137/3 (14.5)
May 18, 2026 11:08 pm
Noor Ahmad’s over saw the crucial wicket of Heinrich Klaasen, who departed for 47. However, Nitish Kumar Reddy immediately responded with a boundary, keeping Sunrisers Hyderabad’s chase alive. 11 runs and a wicket from the over.
Over 15
Noor Ahmad
137/3
11 Runs
1 Wkt
Ishan Kishan 49(34)Nitish Kumar Reddy 6(2)
Nitish Kumar Reddy opens his account with a stylish boundary | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 137/3 (14.5)
May 18, 2026 11:07 pm
Nitish Kumar Reddy wastes no time getting off the mark, finding the ropes with a well-timed shot. This boundary provides a welcome start for the new batsman and keeps the scoreboard ticking for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Klaasen stumped, a crucial breakthrough for CSK! | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 131/3 (14.3)
May 18, 2026 11:05 pm
Heinrich Klaasen departs after a brilliant innings of 47 runs off 26 balls, stumped by Sanju Samson off Noor Ahmad. This wicket comes at a crucial juncture for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Wicket! Klaasen stumped
131/3
Batting
Heinrich Klaasen
st Sanju Samson b Noor Ahmad
47
Runs
26
Balls
6
4s
2
6s
180.77
SR
Ishan Kishan
not out
49
Runs
34
Balls
5
4s
2
6s
144.12
SR
Bowling
Noor Ahmad
1
Wkts
34
Runs
3.3
Ovs
9.71
ECO
Shivam Dube
0
Wkts
12
Runs
1.0
Ovs
12
ECO
Klaasen finds the fence with a powerful drive | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 131/2 (14.2)
May 18, 2026 11:02 pm
Heinrich Klaasen continues his aggressive batting, smashing another boundary off Noor Ahmad. This well-timed shot keeps the pressure on the bowlers and brings up crucial runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Shivam Dube concedes 12 runs in the 14th over | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 126/2 (14.0)
May 18, 2026 11:00 pm
Shivam Dube bowls the 14th over, conceding 12 runs. Heinrich Klaasen hit two boundaries, keeping the scoreboard ticking for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen are at the crease.
Over 14 — Shivam Dube
126/2
12 runs · 0W
Heinrich Klaasen 43(24)Ishan Kishan 48(33)
Heinrich Klaasen finds the fence again | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 126/2(13.5)
May 18, 2026 10:59 pm
Heinrich Klaasen continues his aggressive batting, smashing another boundary. This well-timed shot keeps the pressure on the bowlers and brings up crucial runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Klaasen finds the fence with a powerful drive | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 119/2 (13.2)
May 18, 2026 10:56 pm
Heinrich Klaasen unleashes a superb shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. This boundary keeps the scoreboard ticking for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Sunrisers Hyderabad reach 114/2 after 13 overs | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 114/2(13.0)
May 18, 2026 10:53 pm
An action-packed over sees Sunrisers Hyderabad add 16 runs, with Heinrich Klaasen hitting a six and a four. Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen are looking to accelerate the scoring.
Over 13 — Anshul Kamboj
114/2
16 runs · 0W
Ishan Kishan 46(31)Heinrich Klaasen 34(20)
Ishan Kishan finds the boundary | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 113/2(12.5)
May 18, 2026 10:52 pm
Ishan Kishan plays a well-timed shot, sending the ball racing to the fence for four runs. This boundary keeps the scoreboard ticking for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Ishan Kishan launches a maximum | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 106/2(12.2)
May 18, 2026 10:48 pm
Ishan Kishan dispatches the ball over the ropes for a magnificent maximum. This powerful shot adds crucial runs to the Sunrisers Hyderabad total and ups the ante.
Spencer Johnson bowls the 12th over for 9 runs | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 98/2 (12.0)
May 18, 2026 10:44 pm
Spencer Johnson concedes 9 runs in the 12th over. Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen are steadily building their partnership for Sunrisers Hyderabad, keeping the scoreboard moving.
Over 12
Spencer Johnson
98/2
9 Runs
0 Wkt
Heinrich Klaasen 33(19)Ishan Kishan 32(26)
Kishan finds the fence with a powerful stroke | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 89/2 (11.1)
May 18, 2026 10:40 pm
Ishan Kishan unleashes a fierce shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. This timely boundary keeps the scoreboard ticking for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Over 11 Summary | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 89/2 (11.0)
May 18, 2026 10:39 pm
Noor Ahmad bowls the 11th over, conceding 14 runs. Heinrich Klaasen hit a six and a four, boosting the scoring rate for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen are at the crease.
Over 11 — Noor Ahmad
89/2
14 runs · 0W
Ishan Kishan 25(21)Heinrich Klaasen 30(17)
Klaasen finds the fence with a powerful drive | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 87/2 (10.4)
May 18, 2026 10:37 pm
Heinrich Klaasen follows up his six with a fantastic boundary, driving the ball through the covers. He is really upping the ante for Sunrisers Hyderabad in this chase.
Klaasen unleashes a monstrous six | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 83/2 (10.3)
May 18, 2026 10:36 pm
Heinrich Klaasen launches the ball high over the boundary for a colossal six! This powerful shot adds to the pressure on the bowling side and injects momentum into the chase.
Sunrisers Hyderabad reach 75 at the halfway mark | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 75/2 (10.0)
May 18, 2026 10:33 pm
Akeal Hosein bowls the 10th over, conceding 11 runs. Heinrich Klaasen hit a six and a four in this over, boosting the scoring rate for Sunrisers Hyderabad. They are now 75 for 2 after 10 overs.
Over 10
by Akeal Hosein
75/2
11 runs · 0W
Ishan Kishan 24(20) Heinrich Klaasen 18(13)
Klaasen launches a maximum over the ropes! | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 74/2(9.5)
May 18, 2026 10:32 pm
Heinrich Klaasen dispatches the ball with immense power, sending it soaring over the boundary for a magnificent six. This shot adds crucial runs to the Sunrisers Hyderabad total and shifts the momentum.
Klaasen finds the gap with precision | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 68/2(9.3)
May 18, 2026 10:31 pm
Heinrich Klaasen dispatches the ball to the boundary, finding the gap with excellent timing and adding crucial runs to the Sunrisers Hyderabad total.
Noor Ahmad finishes the over, Sunrisers Hyderabad keep the scoreboard ticking | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 64/2 (9.0)
May 18, 2026 10:29 pm
Noor Ahmad bowls a decent over, conceding 7 runs. Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan are at the crease, looking to build a partnership after the recent wicket.
Over 9 — Noor Ahmad
64/2
7 runs · 0W
Ishan Kishan 24(20)Heinrich Klaasen 7(7)
Klaasen pierces the field for four | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 63/2 (8.5)
May 18, 2026 10:29 pm
Heinrich Klaasen gets a much-needed boundary, finding the gap with precision and sending the ball racing to the fence. This shot keeps the scoreboard ticking for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Klaasen finds the boundary
Akeal Hosein strikes as Sharma departs | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 57/2 (8.0)
May 18, 2026 10:25 pm
Akeal Hosein bowls a crucial over, picking up the wicket of Abhishek Sharma after he scored a quick 26. Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen are now at the crease, with Sunrisers Hyderabad at 57 for 2 after 8 overs.
Over 8
Akeal Hosein
57/2
4 Runs
1 Wkt
Ishan Kishan 23(19)Heinrich Klaasen 1(2)
Second wicket falls as Sharma departs | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 56/2(7.4)
May 18, 2026 10:23 pm
Abhishek Sharma is caught by Spencer Johnson off Akeal Hosein. This is the second wicket for Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Sharma departing for 26. The score now stands at 56 for 2.
Wicket! Sharma caught at long-on
56/2
Batting
Batter
R
B
4s
6s
SR
Abhishek Sharmac & b
26
21
3
1
123.81
Ishan Kishan
23
19
3
1
121.05
Bowling
Bowler
O
M
R
W
Eco
Akeal Hosein
0.4
0
3
1
4.5
Noor Ahmad
1.0
0
8
0
8.00
Abhishek Sharma falls after a brisk start | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 56/1 (7.3)
May 18, 2026 10:23 pm
Abhishek Sharma is caught by Spencer Johnson off Akeal Hosein. A crucial breakthrough for Chennai Super Kings as Sharma departs after a quickfire innings.
Wicket! Sharma caught at long-on
56/1
Batting
1
Abhishek Sharma
26
(20)
3×4
1×6
130.00
2
Ishan Kishan
23
(19)
3×4
1×6
121.05
Bowling
Akeal Hosein
1
-3
0.3ov
6.00
Noor Ahmad
0
-8
1.0ov
8.00
Over 7 ends with a bang | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 53/1 (7.0)
May 18, 2026 10:17 pm
Noor Ahmad bowls the 7th over, conceding 8 runs. Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan continue to build their partnership, with Sharma hitting a massive six to end the over.
Over 7
by Noor Ahmad
53/1
8 runs · 0W
Abhishek Sharma 25(19) Ishan Kishan 21(17)
Abhishek Sharma launches a maximum over the ropes | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 53/1 (7.0)
May 18, 2026 10:16 pm
Abhishek Sharma dispatches the ball with immense power, sending it soaring over the boundary for a magnificent six. This shot adds crucial runs to the Sunrisers Hyderabad total.
Powerplay concludes, Sunrisers Hyderabad steady at 45/1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 45/1 (6.0)
May 18, 2026 10:13 pm
Sunrisers Hyderabad reach 45 for 1 at the end of the Powerplay. Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma are building a partnership after the early loss of Travis Head. Mukesh Choudhary picked up the lone wicket.
Over 6
by Anshul Kamboj
45/1
7 runs · 0W
Ishan Kishan 20(16) Abhishek Sharma 18(14)
Anshul Kamboj finishes the powerplay with a decent over | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 45/1(5.5)
May 18, 2026 10:12 pm
Anshul Kamboj bowls the sixth over, conceding 7 runs. Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma continue to build their partnership for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Over 6 — Anshul Kamboj
45/1
7 runs · 0W
Ishan Kishan 20(15)Abhishek Sharma 18(14)
Ishan Kishan launches a massive six | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 39/1 (5.4)
May 18, 2026 10:11 pm
Ishan Kishan dispatches the ball over the ropes for a maximum. A powerful hit that adds crucial runs to the Sunrisers Hyderabad total and shifts the momentum.
Mukesh Choudhary’s disciplined over | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 38/1 (5.0)
May 18, 2026 10:07 pm
Mukesh Choudhary bowls a tight over, conceding only 7 runs, as Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan continue their partnership for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Over 5 — Mukesh Choudhary
38/1
7 runs · 0W
Abhishek Sharma 17(12)Ishan Kishan 14(12)
Abhishek Sharma finds the boundary early in the over | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 35/1(4.1)
May 18, 2026 10:04 pm
Abhishek Sharma starts the over with a fantastic boundary, sending the ball racing to the ropes. This shot keeps the pressure on the bowling side.
Sunrisers Hyderabad accelerate in the powerplay | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 31/1(4.0)
May 18, 2026 10:03 pm
Spencer Johnson bowls the 4th over, conceding 12 runs with three boundaries. Sunrisers Hyderabad are now 31 for 1, with Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma at the crease.
Over 4 — Spencer Johnson
31/1
12 runs · 0W
Ishan Kishan 13(9)Abhishek Sharma 11(9)
Ishan Kishan finds the boundary again | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 31/1 (4.0)
May 18, 2026 10:02 pm
Ishan Kishan continues his aggressive play, sending the ball to the boundary once more. This well-timed shot keeps the pressure on the bowling side.
Ishan Kishan finds the ropes again | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 23/1 (3.3)
May 18, 2026 10:01 pm
Ishan Kishan continues his aggressive play, sending the ball to the boundary once more. This well-timed shot keeps the pressure on the bowling side.
Ishan Kishan finds the boundary | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 23/1 (3.1)
May 18, 2026 9:59 pm
Ishan Kishan opens his account with a well-timed boundary, sending the ball racing to the ropes and adding crucial runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Mukesh Choudhary’s Tight Over | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 19/1(3.0)
May 18, 2026 9:58 pm
Mukesh Choudhary bowls a disciplined over, conceding just 4 runs and picking up the crucial wicket of Travis Head. Sunrisers Hyderabad are 19 for 1 after 3 overs.
Over 3
by Mukesh Choudhary
19/1
4 runs · 1W
Abhishek Sharma 11(9) Ishan Kishan 1(3)
Mukesh Choudhary snares Travis Head with a sharp return catch | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 18/1 (2.3)
May 18, 2026 9:54 pm
Mukesh Choudhary strikes early, dismissing Travis Head with a brilliant return catch. A crucial breakthrough for Chennai Super Kings as Head departs after a brief stay at the crease.
Wicket! Head departs
18/1
Batting
Travis Headc & b Mukesh Choudhary
6(6)
4s: 1 6s: 0 SR: 100.00
Abhishek Sharma
11(9)
4s: 2 6s: 0 SR: 122.22
Bowling
Mukesh Choudhary
1/13
1.3 ov Eco: 8.67
Spencer Johnson
0/5
1.0 ov Eco: 5.00
Travis Head opens his account with a confident boundary | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 15/0 (1.3)
May 18, 2026 9:49 pm
Travis Head gets off the mark, finding the ropes with a well-timed shot, signalling his intent early in the chase.
Abhishek Sharma dispatches it to the boundary | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 8/0 (0.5)
May 18, 2026 9:45 pm
Abhishek Sharma continues his aggressive start, finding the ropes once again with a well-timed shot. Sunrisers Hyderabad are building momentum in their chase.
Abhishek Sharma opens his account with a confident boundary | Sunrisers Hyderabad – 4/0 (0.2)
May 18, 2026 9:43 pm
Abhishek Sharma gets off the mark with a well-timed shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary and setting the tone for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Prashant Veer departs in the final over | Chennai Super Kings – 180/7 (20.0)
May 18, 2026 9:29 pm
Praful Prakash Hinge takes a return catch to dismiss Prashant Veer, adding another wicket to the tally in the final over of the innings. Chennai Super Kings are now seven down.
Wicket! Prashant Veer departs
180/7
Batting
Prashant Veerc & b Praful Prakash Hinge
11(9)
4s: 2 6s: 0 SR: 122.22
Bowling
Praful Prakash Hinge
1/37
3.0 ov Eco: 12.33
Sakib Hussain
2/34
4.0 ov Eco: 8.5
Chennai Super Kings set a challenging target | Chennai Super Kings – (181/6 (20.0))
May 18, 2026 9:26 pm
Chennai Super Kings finish their innings at 181 for 6 after 20 overs. Dewald Brevis was the top scorer with 44 runs, while Pat Cummins picked up 3 wickets.
Innings End — Praful Prakash Hinge
181/6
181 runs · 6W
Akeal Hosein 3(1)Prashant Veer 12(9)
Chennai Super Kings conclude innings | Chennai Super Kings – 181/6 (20.0)
May 18, 2026 9:26 pm
A quiet end to the innings as Praful Prakash Hinge bowls the final over, conceding just 1 run. Chennai Super Kings finish their innings at 181 for 6.
Over 20 — Praful Prakash Hinge
181/6
1 runs · 0W
Akeal Hosein 3(1)Prashant Veer 12(9)
End of the Innings: Chennai Super Kings post 181/6 | Chennai Super Kings – 181/6 (20.0)
May 18, 2026 9:26 pm
Chennai Super Kings conclude their innings at 181 for 6 after 20 overs. Praful Prakash Hinge bowled the final over, conceding 9 runs. Prashant Veer and Akeal Hosein remained unbeaten, adding crucial runs in the death overs.
Over 20
Praful Prakash Hinge
181/6
9 Runs
0 Wkt
Prashant Veer 12(9)Akeal Hosein 3(1)
Prashant Veer finds the fence with a powerful stroke | Chennai Super Kings – 180/6 (19.4)
May 18, 2026 9:24 pm
Prashant Veer connects beautifully with the ball, sending it racing to the boundary for four crucial runs. This shot keeps the scoreboard ticking for Chennai Super Kings.
Sakib Hussain concedes 13 runs in the 19th over | Chennai Super Kings – 172/6(19.0)
May 18, 2026 9:20 pm
Sakib Hussain bowls the 19th over, conceding 13 runs and taking one wicket. Prashant Veer and Akeal Hosein are at the crease for Chennai Super Kings, who are now 172 for 6.
Over 19 — Sakib Hussain
172/6
13 runs · 1W
Akeal Hosein 3(1)Prashant Veer 5(3)
Prashant Veer finds the boundary with a confident drive | Chennai Super Kings – 167/6 (18.4)
May 18, 2026 9:19 pm
Prashant Veer opens his account with a well-timed boundary, sending the ball racing to the ropes. This shot provides a much-needed boost for Chennai Super Kings.
Timber! Sakib Hussain sends Dube packing | Chennai Super Kings – 164/5(18.2)
May 18, 2026 9:16 pm
A crucial breakthrough for Sunrisers Hyderabad as Sakib Hussain bowls Shivam Dube. Dube departs after a quickfire 26, leaving Chennai Super Kings five down.
Wicket! Shivam Dube bowled
164/5
Batting
Shivam Dube
Bowled
26
Runs
22
Balls
3
4s
1
6s
118.18
SR
Bowling
Sakib Hussain
1
Wkts
26
Runs
3.2
Ovs
0
Mdn
7.8
Eco
Shivam Dube finds the boundary | Chennai Super Kings – 163/5 (18.1)
May 18, 2026 9:14 pm
Shivam Dube starts the over with a powerful boundary, sending the ball racing to the ropes. This is a crucial hit for Chennai Super Kings as they look to accelerate their scoring.
Eshan Malinga strikes, Chennai Super Kings reach 159/5 | Chennai Super Kings – 159/5 (18.0)
May 18, 2026 9:13 pm
Eshan Malinga bowls the 18th over, taking the crucial wicket of Dewald Brevis and conceding 8 runs. Chennai Super Kings are 159 for 5 at the end of the over.
Over 18
by Eshan Malinga
159/5
8 runs · 1W
Shivam Dube 22(20) Prashant Veer 0(1)
Timber! Malinga bowls Brevis | Chennai Super Kings – 159/5 (17.5)
May 18, 2026 9:12 pm
Eshan Malinga delivers a beauty, cleaning up Dewald Brevis who was looking dangerous. A crucial breakthrough for Sunrisers Hyderabad, sending the power-hitter back to the pavilion.
Wicket! Brevis bowled
159/5
Batting
1
Dewald Brevis
44
(27)
2×4
4×6
162.96
Bowling
Eshan Malinga
1
-26
3.5ov
6.78
Dewald Brevis unleashes a towering maximum | Chennai Super Kings – 159/4 (17.3)
May 18, 2026 9:11 pm
Dewald Brevis dispatches the ball high into the stands for a massive six, showcasing his power-hitting prowess. This big hit significantly boosts Chennai Super Kings’ scoring rate.
Sakib Hussain finishes a tight over | Chennai Super Kings – 151/4 (17.0)
May 18, 2026 9:07 pm
Sakib Hussain bowls a decent over, conceding 7 runs. Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube continue to build the innings for Chennai Super Kings, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Over 17 — Sakib Hussain
151/4
7 runs · 0W
Dewald Brevis 37(23)Shivam Dube 21(18)
Shivam Dube finds the fence with a powerful drive | Chennai Super Kings – 151/4 (16.5)
May 18, 2026 9:06 pm
Shivam Dube dispatches the ball to the boundary with a well-timed shot, adding crucial runs to the Chennai Super Kings total and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Chennai Super Kings reach 144/4 after 16 overs | Chennai Super Kings – 144/4 (16.0)
May 18, 2026 9:00 pm
Pat Cummins bowls the 16th over, conceding 12 runs. Dewald Brevis continues to impress with 35 runs, while Shivam Dube supports with 16. Chennai Super Kings are 144 for 4.
Over 16
Pat Cummins
144/4
12 Runs
0 Wkt
Dewald Brevis 35(21)Shivam Dube 16(15)
Brevis continues the onslaught with another boundary | Chennai Super Kings – 142/4(15.2)
May 18, 2026 8:56 pm
Dewald Brevis follows up his six with a powerful four, finding the gap with precision. Chennai Super Kings are accelerating rapidly, putting immense pressure on the opposition bowlers.
Shivang Kumar delivers a steady over | Chennai Super Kings – 132/4 (15.0)
May 18, 2026 8:56 pm
Shivang Kumar bowls a quiet over, conceding just 4 runs as Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube consolidate the innings. Chennai Super Kings reach 104 for 4.
Over 13
by Shivang Kumar
104/4
4 runs · 0W
Shivam Dube 16(12) Dewald Brevis 24(18)
Dewald Brevis launches a massive six | Chennai Super Kings – 138/4(15.1)
May 18, 2026 8:56 pm
Dewald Brevis starts the new over with a bang, sending the ball soaring over the ropes for a huge six. This powerful strike adds crucial runs and keeps the momentum firmly with Chennai Super Kings.
A brief pause in the fireworks | Chennai Super Kings – 132/4 (15.0)
May 18, 2026 8:54 pm
Eshan Malinga delivers a relatively quiet over, conceding just 2 runs after the explosive previous over. Chennai Super Kings consolidate their position, reaching 132 for 4 after 15 overs.
Over 15 — Eshan Malinga
132/4
2 runs · 0W
Dewald Brevis 24(18)Shivam Dube 16(12)
Shivam Dube unleashes a monstrous six | Chennai Super Kings – 130/4 (14.4)
May 18, 2026 8:53 pm
Shivam Dube launches the ball high and handsome, clearing the boundary ropes with ease. This powerful strike adds crucial runs for Chennai Super Kings.
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s expensive over fuels Chennai Super Kings | Chennai Super Kings – 122/4 (14.0)
May 18, 2026 8:49 pm
Nitish Kumar Reddy concedes a hefty 35 runs in his over, with Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube both finding boundaries. Chennai Super Kings end the over with a commanding 122 for 4, accelerating their innings.
Over 14 — Nitish Kumar Reddy
122/4
18 runs · 0W
Dewald Brevis 22(16)Shivam Dube 8(8)
Dewald Brevis unleashes a monstrous hit | Chennai Super Kings – 120/4 (13.4)
May 18, 2026 8:48 pm
Dewald Brevis clears the ropes with an enormous six! This powerful strike further boosts Chennai Super Kings’ scoring rate and puts pressure on the bowling side.
Dewald Brevis dispatches for four | Chennai Super Kings – 114/4 (13.3)
May 18, 2026 8:46 pm
Dewald Brevis plays a well-placed shot, sending the ball to the boundary for four runs. This adds to Chennai Super Kings’ score and keeps the pressure on the bowlers.
Shivam Dube opens his account with a powerful boundary | Chennai Super Kings – 105/4 (13.0)
May 18, 2026 8:45 pm
Shivam Dube gets off the mark in style, dispatching the ball to the ropes for a much-needed boundary. This shot will help settle his nerves and keep the scoreboard ticking for Chennai Super Kings.
Pat Cummins strikes, Ruturaj Gaikwad caught by Eshan Malinga | Chennai Super Kings – 100/4 (11.3)
May 18, 2026 8:36 pm
Pat Cummins gets the breakthrough for Sunrisers Hyderabad, dismissing Ruturaj Gaikwad who is caught by Eshan Malinga. A crucial wicket at a key moment in the innings for Chennai Super Kings.
Wicket! Ruturaj Gaikwad departs
100/4
Batting
Ruturaj Gaikwad
c Eshan Malinga b Pat Cummins
15
Runs
21
Balls
0
4s
0
6s
71.43
SR
Bowling
Pat Cummins
3
Wkts
16
Runs
2.3
Ovs
0
Mdn
6.4
Eco
Brevis unleashes a towering six! | Chennai Super Kings – 91/3 (10.2)
May 18, 2026 8:30 pm
Dewald Brevis announces his arrival with a magnificent six, sending the ball soaring over the ropes. A much-needed boost for Chennai Super Kings.
Shivang Kumar delivers a tight over | Chennai Super Kings – 91/3 (10.0)
May 18, 2026 8:28 pm
Shivang Kumar bowls a tidy over, conceding just 6 runs with no wickets. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kartik Sharma continue to build the innings for Chennai Super Kings.
Over 7
Shivang Kumar
63/2
6 Runs
0 Wkt
Ruturaj Gaikwad 12(14)Kartik Sharma 9(8)
Kartik Sharma caught, Pat Cummins strikes again | Chennai Super Kings – 90/2 (9.3)
May 18, 2026 8:25 pm
Pat Cummins gets the crucial breakthrough, dismissing the aggressive Kartik Sharma who is caught by Nitish Kumar Reddy. A big wicket for Sunrisers Hyderabad at a critical juncture.
Wicket! Kartik Sharma departs
90/2
Batting
1
Kartik Sharma
32
(18)
3×4
2×6
177.78
Bowling
Pat Cummins
1
-14
1.3ov
9.33
Shivang Kumar concedes 10 runs as CSK reaches 89/2 | Chennai Super Kings – 89/2 (9.0)
May 18, 2026 8:20 pm
Shivang Kumar bowls the 9th over, giving away 10 runs. Kartik Sharma added 10 runs to his score, including a six, while Ruturaj Gaikwad remained on 0 runs in this over. Chennai Super Kings are 89 for 2.
Over 9
by Shivang Kumar
89/2
10 runs · 0W
Kartik Sharma 32(16) Ruturaj Gaikwad 14(18)
Kartik Sharma unleashes another maximum | Chennai Super Kings – 85/2 (8.1)
May 18, 2026 8:17 pm
Kartik Sharma continues his aggressive streak, launching a massive six over the ropes! He is single-handedly building momentum for Chennai Super Kings.
Kartik Sharma’s boundary blitz continues | Chennai Super Kings – 77/2 (7.3)
May 18, 2026 8:14 pm
Kartik Sharma smashes another boundary, completing a hat-trick of boundaries in this over! He’s on a roll, accelerating the scoring for Chennai Super Kings with a brilliant display of power hitting.
Kartik Sharma’s boundary hat-trick
Kartik Sharma launches a massive six | Chennai Super Kings – 73/2(7.2)
May 18, 2026 8:12 pm
Kartik Sharma goes big, smashing a towering six over the ropes! He’s looking to accelerate the scoring for Chennai Super Kings, building on the momentum from the previous boundary.
Kartik Sharma finds the fence with a well-timed shot | Chennai Super Kings – 63/2 (7.0)
May 18, 2026 8:12 pm
Kartik Sharma opens his account in this over with a powerful boundary, sending the ball racing to the ropes. This shot helps to maintain the scoring momentum for Chennai Super Kings.
Sakib Hussain strikes, but CSK keep the scoreboard ticking | Chennai Super Kings – 61/2 (6.4)
May 18, 2026 8:09 pm
Sakib Hussain claims the wicket of Urvil Patel, but Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kartik Sharma ensure the runs keep flowing, adding 6 runs to the total in a mixed over for Chennai Super Kings.
Over 5
Sakib Hussain
52/2
6 Runs
1 Wkt
Ruturaj Gaikwad 11(13)Kartik Sharma 8(7)
Over 3: Cummins Strikes, CSK Keeps Attacking | Chennai Super Kings – 57/2 (6.0)
May 18, 2026 8:08 pm
Pat Cummins claimed the crucial wicket of Sanju Samson, but Urvil Patel’s quick boundaries kept the scoreboard ticking, adding 13 runs for Chennai Super Kings in an eventful third over.
Over 3
Pat Cummins
57/2
13 Runs
1 Wkt
Ruturaj Gaikwad 9(11)Kartik Sharma 6(5)
Praful Prakash Hinge completes the second over
May 18, 2026 8:07 pm
Praful Prakash Hinge bowls the second over, conceding 13 runs. Sanju Samson remains aggressive, ending the over on 27, while Ruturaj Gaikwad supports with 2 runs. No wickets fell in this over.
Over 2 — Praful Prakash Hinge
30/0
13 runs · 0W
Sanju Samson 27(11)Ruturaj Gaikwad 2(2)
Kartik Sharma opens his account with a stylish boundary | Chennai Super Kings – 48/2(4.5)
May 18, 2026 8:02 pm
Kartik Sharma gets off the mark with a superb boundary, easing the pressure after the recent wicket. A confident start to his innings.
Urvil Patel bowled by Sakib Hussain | Chennai Super Kings – 48/2 (4.3)
May 18, 2026 7:59 pm
Urvil Patel’s explosive innings comes to an end as Sakib Hussain cleans him up with a sharp delivery. A crucial wicket for Sunrisers Hyderabad after a quick start from CSK.
Wicket! Urvil Patel bowled
48/2
Batting
Batter
R
B
4s
6s
SR
Urvil PatelBowled
13
8
0
2
162.5
Bowling
Bowler
O
M
R
W
Eco
Sakib Hussain
0.3
0
2
1
4.00
Urvil Patel finds the fence again | Chennai Super Kings – 37/1(2.5)
May 18, 2026 7:49 pm
Urvil Patel dispatches another delivery from Pat Cummins over the boundary for a six. He’s showing great intent after the early wicket, keeping the scoreboard ticking rapidly.
Urvil Patel launches a maximum | Chennai Super Kings – 31/1 (2.4)
May 18, 2026 7:48 pm
Urvil Patel gets off the mark in style, smashing a huge six to get his innings going. A much-needed boundary after the fall of a wicket, showing positive intent.
Samson departs after a fiery start | Chennai Super Kings – 31/1 (2.3)
May 18, 2026 7:46 pm
Sanju Samson’s explosive innings is cut short, caught by Ishan Kishan off the bowling of Pat Cummins. A crucial breakthrough for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Wicket! Sanju Samson departs
31/1
Batting
1
Sanju Samson
27
(13)
5×4
1×6
207.69
Bowling
Pat Cummins
1
-1
0.3ov
2.00
Samson completes a boundary hat-trick, CSK off to a flyer | Chennai Super Kings – 30/0 (2.0)
May 18, 2026 7:42 pm
Sanju Samson is on fire! He smashes another boundary, completing a hat-trick of fours and propelling Chennai Super Kings to a blistering start. What an aggressive display of batting!
Over 2
by Praful Prakash Hinge
30/0
13 runs · 0W
Sanju Samson 27(11) Ruturaj Gaikwad 2(2)
Samson dispatches with authority | Chennai Super Kings – 26/0 (1.5)
May 18, 2026 7:41 pm
Sanju Samson continues his aggressive batting, finding the boundary with a powerful shot. He’s looking to build a strong foundation for Chennai Super Kings.
Sanju Samson continues his boundary spree | Chennai Super Kings – 22/0 (1.4)
May 18, 2026 7:41 pm
Sanju Samson dispatches another delivery to the boundary, showcasing his aggressive intent early in the innings. He is looking in superb touch and putting the bowlers under immense pressure.
Samson’s Spectacular Start with a Boundary Hat-Trick | Chennai Super Kings – 17/0 (1.0)
May 18, 2026 7:36 pm
Sanju Samson closes out the first over with another boundary, completing a hat-trick of boundaries in the over! A blistering start for Chennai Super Kings, who are off to a flyer.
Over 1
by Nitish Kumar Reddy
17/0
17 runs · 0W
Sanju Samson 15(6) Ruturaj Gaikwad 1(1)
Samson finds the fence again | Chennai Super Kings – 11/0(0.2)
May 18, 2026 7:33 pm
Sanju Samson continues his aggressive start, dispatching the ball to the boundary for a glorious four. He is looking in ominous touch early on.
Samson starts with a bang, clears the ropes with ease | Chennai Super Kings – 7/0(0.1)
May 18, 2026 7:32 pm
Sanju Samson wastes no time, launching the ball over the boundary for a maximum. What a way to get off the mark!
Squads Unveiled for Today’s Clash
May 18, 2026 7:07 pm
The playing XIs have been announced for both Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Both teams look strong on paper, setting the stage for an exciting contest.
🏏 Playing XI
Chennai Super Kings
Sanju Samson
Keeper
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Batsman
Urvil Patel
Keeper
Kartik Sharma
Batsman
Dewald Brevis
Batsman
Shivam Dube
All-rounder
Prashant Veer
All-rounder
Akeal Hosein
Bowler
Noor Ahmad
Bowler
Anshul Kamboj
Bowler
Spencer Johnson
Bowler
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma
Batsman
Ishan Kishan
Keeper
Heinrich Klaasen
Keeper
Salil Arora
Keeper
Smaran Ravichandran
Batsman
Nitish Kumar Reddy
All-rounder
Pat Cummins
Bowler
Shivang Kumar
Bowler
Eshan Malinga
Bowler
Sakib Hussain
Bowler
Praful Prakash Hinge
Bowler
Chennai Super Kings opt to bat after winning the toss
May 18, 2026 7:07 pm
The coin falls in favour of Chennai Super Kings captain, who has decided to put his batsmen to the test first on what looks like a good batting surface. An interesting decision that could set the tone for the match.
