NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their place in the IPL 2026 playoffs with a five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in Chennai on Monday. Chasing a target of 181, SRH reached the mark in 19 overs, thanks to a brilliant knock of 70 off 47 balls by Ishan Kishan, which included three fours and seven sixes. Heinrich Klaasen also contributed a crucial 47 runs.
Match Summary
Chennai Super Kings posted 180 for 7 in their 20 overs, with Dewald Brevis scoring 44 and Kartik Sharma adding 32. SRH captain Pat Cummins was the standout bowler, taking 3 for 28 in his four overs.
Playoff Qualification
With this win, Sunrisers Hyderabad became the third team to qualify for the playoffs, joining Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans. SRH now sits third in the points table with 16 points from 13 matches and a net run rate of +0.350.
Points Table Impact
Despite the loss, Chennai Super Kings remain sixth with 12 points from 13 games, but their net run rate dropped to -0.016, hurting their playoff chances. Punjab Kings hold fourth place with 13 points, while Rajasthan Royals are fifth with 12 points and a better net run rate than CSK. Delhi Capitals are seventh, and Kolkata Knight Riders are eighth. Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants have been eliminated.
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