SRH vs CSK Highlights, IPL 2026: SRH hold their nerve as Praful Hinge finishes it off, CSK fall short by 10 runs

SRH vs CSK Highlights, IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a composed and clinical bowling performance at the death to secure a thrilling 10-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in a high-pressure IPL contest. Defending 195, SRH restricted CSK to 184 for 8, with Eshan Malinga and Shivang Kumar emerging as the key architects of the win.Malinga delivered a standout spell of 3 for 29, mixing yorkers, hard lengths and short-pitched deliveries with excellent control. Shivang Kumar supported him brilliantly, conceding just 18 runs in his 3 overs while picking up a crucial wicket, using subtle turn and bounce to unsettle the batters. Even though CSK needed only 84 runs from the final 10 overs, SRH never allowed the chase to settle.CSK began brightly with Sanju Samson striking a first-ball six, but Nitish Reddy removed him quickly with disciplined hard lengths. Ayush Mhatre’s quick 30 off 13 kept CSK ahead early, but a hamstring injury slowed his momentum before Heinrich Klaasen’s sharp catch ended his stay. Ruturaj Gaikwad also fell for 19, and despite useful contributions from Sarfaraz Khan and Matthew Short, CSK kept losing momentum.Dewald Brevis fell for a duck, while the Short–Dube partnership added 35 runs but could not accelerate enough. Malinga, Sakib Hussain and Shivang ensured tight control through the middle overs, while Praful Hinge closed the game with a nerveless final over.Earlier, SRH posted 194 for 9 after Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 59 off 22 balls, before CSK bowlers triggered a collapse. Klaasen’s half-century anchored the innings, but CSK’s disciplined bowling, led by Overton and Kamboj, kept them in the game. In the end, SRH’s death-over execution proved decisive in sealing a memorable win.