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Indian Premier League, 2025
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CSK
154/10
19.5 Ovs
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SRH
155/5
18.4 Ovs
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets

CHENNAI SUPER KINGS

Batsmen
RB4s6sSR
Shaik Rasheed
01000.00
c Abhishek Sharma b Mohammad Shami
Ayush Mhatre
301960157.89
c Ishan Kishan b Pat Cummins
Sam Curran
9101090.00
c Aniket Verma b Harshal Patel
Ravindra Jadeja
211711123.53
b Kamindu Mendis
Dewald Brevis
422514168.00
c Kamindu Mendis b Harshal Patel
Shivam Dube
12920133.33
c Abhishek Sharma b Jaydev Unadkat
Deepak Hooda
222111104.76
c Abhishek Sharma b Jaydev Unadkat
MS Dhoni (C) (W)
6101060.00
c Abhishek Sharma b Harshal Patel
Anshul Kamboj
240050.00
c Heinrich Klaasen b Pat Cummins
Noor Ahmad
230066.67
c Mohammad Shami b Harshal Patel
Khaleel Ahmed
120050.00
not out
Matheesha Pathirana
00000.00
Fall Of Wickets:
1-0-(Shaik Rasheed 0.1 ov)
3-47-(Ayush Mhatre 5.3 ov)
2-39-(Sam Curran 4.3 ov)
4-74-(Ravindra Jadeja 9.3 ov)
5-114-(Dewald Brevis 12.5 ov)
6-118-(Shivam Dube 13.5 ov)
10-154-(Deepak Hooda 19.5 ov)
7-131-(MS Dhoni (C) (W) 16.3 ov)
8-134-(Anshul Kamboj 17.3 ov)
9-137-(Noor Ahmad 18.1 ov)
-(Khaleel Ahmed ov)
-(Matheesha Pathirana ov)
Bowlers
OMRWEcon
Mohammad Shami
302819.33
Pat Cummins
402125.25
Jaydev Unadkat
2.502127.41
Harshal Patel
402847.00
Zeeshan Ansari
302709.00
Kamindu Mendis
302618.67

SUNRISERS HYDERABAD

Batsmen
RB4s6sSR
Abhishek Sharma
02000.00
c Ayush Mhatre b Khaleel Ahmed
Travis Head
191640118.75
b Anshul Kamboj
Ishan Kishan
443451129.41
c Sam Curran b Noor Ahmad
Heinrich Klaasen (W)
781087.50
c Deepak Hooda b Ravindra Jadeja
Aniket Verma
191902100.00
c Deepak Hooda b Noor Ahmad
Kamindu Mendis
322230145.45
not out
Nitish Kumar Reddy
191320146.15
not out
Pat Cummins (C)
00000.00
Harshal Patel
00000.00
Jaydev Unadkat
00000.00
Mohammad Shami
00000.00
Zeeshan Ansari
00000.00
Fall Of Wickets:
1-0-(Abhishek Sharma 0.2 ov)
2-37-(Travis Head 5.3 ov)
4-90-(Ishan Kishan 12 ov)
3-54-(Heinrich Klaasen (W) 8.1 ov)
5-106-(Aniket Verma 13.5 ov)
-(Kamindu Mendis ov)
-(Nitish Kumar Reddy ov)
-(Pat Cummins (C) ov)
-(Harshal Patel ov)
-(Jaydev Unadkat ov)
-(Mohammad Shami ov)
-(Zeeshan Ansari ov)
Bowlers
OMRWEcon
Khaleel Ahmed
302117.00
Anshul Kamboj
301615.33
Noor Ahmad
4042210.50
Ravindra Jadeja
3.402216.00
Sam Curran
2025012.50
Matheesha Pathirana
302709.00

Sunrisers Hyderabad

155/5(18.4 Overs)

We are back with the chase!

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Right then, 155 runs to chase! With the dew already settling in, conditions are tilting in SRH’s favour, and this could be their golden opportunity to snap that winless streak at Chennai’s fortress and finally get off the mark. CSK, meanwhile, will need early breakthroughs to stay in the hunt, but make no mistake, the road ahead is steep but not impossible for the home side, especially against a struggling SRH batting lineup. Back in a bit for the second essay!

Kamindu Mendis is up for a chat. He says that the wicket is spinning a bit, but there is also dew and he tried to bowl into the pitch. Adds that he practices on both sides and even though his dominant hand is right, he feels comfortable on both sides. Mentions that they have bowled really well to restrict the opponents to a gettable score, and with the dew already settled, he hopes that they will chase this down.

For SRH, it was a rollercoaster in the field - moments of brilliance mixed with a few lapses. But when it came to bowling, they were absolutely on fire. Harshal Patel stole the show with a sensational four-wicket haul, setting the tone, while the rest of the attack backed him up beautifully.

The final overs were anything but ideal, with wickets tumbling and runs hard to come by. At one stage, it looked like they wouldn’t even bat beyond 18 overs. Thankfully for CSK, Deepak Hooda’s late cameo gave them something to bowl at, pushing the total just over the 150 mark.

Dewald Brevis, on his CSK debut, showed maturity beyond his years. He took time to get in and then forged vital partnerships, first with Jadeja, and later with Shivam Dube. The second pair brought the innings back on track during the middle overs with calculated aggression. But just when it looked like CSK had found their groove, both Brevis and Dube departed in quick succession, derailing the momentum yet again.

The innings began on the worst possible note for CSK with Shaik Rasheed falling off the very first ball, sending a jolt through the CSK dugout. But credit to young Ayush Mhatre, who walked in with intent, throwing counter-punches to push the momentum back and give CSK a decent head start. However, the joy was short-lived as both Ayush and Sam Curran fell inside the Powerplay, leaving CSK reeling at 50/3 at the end of six.

Chennai Super Kings huff and puff their way to 154, and once again, it’s a case of what could’ve been for the men in yellow. A few late fireworks from Deepak Hooda gave the total some respectability, but overall, it's another underwhelming batting display at home. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad will be thrilled with this effort. From the get-go, they hit their lengths, rotated their bowlers smartly, and kept the pressure on.

Jaydev Unadkat to Deepak Hooda, ! TAKEN! That's a wrap for CSK! Jaydev Unadkat gets his second wicket too! He serves this full and just around off. Deepak Hooda stays deep in his crease and tries to loft it over long off, but his bat turns in his hands, and he mistimes the shot. The ball goes high in the air, and Abhishek Sharma runs forward to take his fourth catch of the innings. Chennai Super Kings have been bowled out for 154!

Jaydev Unadkat to Deepak Hooda, Short of a length, pace off but well outside off, Deepak Hooda lets it go. Wided.

Jaydev Unadkat to Deepak Hooda, Fuller one and on off, Deepak Hooda drives it to deep extra covers.

Jaydev Unadkat to Deepak Hooda, A full toss around off, Deepak Hooda slices it away wide of sweeper covers and comes back for the second run.

Jaydev Unadkat to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length and outside off, slower too, Deepak Hooda punches it to sweeper covers but refuses the single.

Jaydev Unadkat (2-0-14-1) to bowl the final over. 

Jaydev Unadkat to Deepak Hooda, ! Good start to the over for CSK! Fuller one and outside off. Deepak Hooda shuffles a long way across early and plays the scoop nicely to the vacant fine leg fence for a boundary. 150 UP FOR CSK!

Harshal Patel to Khaleel Ahmed, Fuller one and on off, Khaleel Ahmed blocks it out well. Harshal Patel finishes a fantastic spell of bowling with figures of (4-0-28-4).

Harshal Patel to Deepak Hooda, A low full toss, outside off, Deepak Hooda lofts it high over extra covers, Ishan Kishan runs to his right and pushes the ball back inside. Just one.

Harshal Patel to Deepak Hooda, NO BALL AND ! Much-needed for the CSK! Harshal Patel loses his grip and bowls a very high full toss, on middle and leg. Deepak Hooda adjusts well to get some bat on that one as the ball flies over the fine leg fence for a biggie. Free Hit up next...

Harshal Patel to Deepak Hooda, Right in the blockhole around off, Deepak Hooda jams it out to long off.

Harshal Patel to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length and on off, Deepak Hooda slaps it to long off but denies the single.

Harshal Patel to Deepak Hooda, A slower bouncer, but too high for the batter, Deepak Hooda lets it go. Wided.

Harshal Patel to Khaleel Ahmed, Short of a length and on leg, Khaleel Ahmed looks to pull but gloves it down wide of the keeper. Heinrich Klaasen dives to his left to stop it but the batters steal a run.

Khaleel Ahmed is the last batter to walk in for Chennai Super Kings. 

Harshal Patel to Noor Ahmad, ! NUMBER FOR HP! CSK are falling like nine pins now! This is a loopy low full toss, on middle, dipping in as well. Noor Ahmad looks to slog it to the leg side but is a bit early into his shot. The ball takes the leading edge and lobs up towards short third where Mohammad Shami backtracks a bit and pouches it safely. CSK are 137/9!

Pat Cummins to Noor Ahmad, A low full toss, on middle, Noor Ahmad drills it down the ground for just one.

Pat Cummins to Deepak Hooda, A yorker, on middle, Deepak Hooda jams it out to long on for one.

Pat Cummins to Noor Ahmad, Fuller and on off, Noor Ahmad slogs it down to long on for a singl.

Noor Ahmad walks in at number 10 for Chennai Super Kings. Seems like there is trouble with his bat not passing through the thickness gauge, and he will need to replace it. All good to resume!

Pat Cummins to Anshul Kamboj, ! EDGED AND GONE! Pat Cummins gets his second now! He hits the good length and on middle, hits the deck and straightens a bit with extra bounce. Anshul Kamboj has a wild slog across the line and only manages to get a thick outside edge behind, where Heinrich Klaasen makes no mistake. It's going from bad to worse for CSK.

Pat Cummins to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length and on leg, Deepak Hooda looks to hook it away but misses as the ballg goes off his thigh pads towards short fine. The batters crosses for a leg bye.

Pat Cummins to Deepak Hooda, Fuller one and on off, Deepak Hooda drives it straight to covers.

Harshal Patel to Anshul Kamboj, A slower yorker, on off, Anshul Kamboj digs it out to the leg side. Just 3 runs and a huge wicket from the over. Superb stuff!

Harshal Patel to Anshul Kamboj, Hard length and on off, Anshul Kamboj chips it over the bowler's head towards long off for a brace.

Harshal Patel to Anshul Kamboj, On a length and on off, Anshul Kamboj blocks it out.

Anshul Kamboj, the impact substitute replacing Shivam Dube, walks in next for CSK.

Harshal Patel to MS Dhoni, ! TAKEN! A pin-drop silence in Chepauk as Harshal Patel gets rid of MS Dhoni.

Harshal Patel to MS Dhoni, Short of a length and outside off, takes pace off, MS Dhoni looks to pull it away but gets a bottom edge on the bounce to the keeper.

Harshal Patel to Deepak Hooda, Leg bye.

Strategic Break! The pendulum slightly tilts towards SRH! CSK have decent runs on the board and a platform, but they’ve lost just a few too many wickets to unleash with complete freedom in the final four overs. With MS Dhoni and Deepak Hooda at the crease, there’s still firepower and both are more than capable of flipping the script in a matter of deliveries.

Pat Cummins to MS Dhoni, Good length and in that channel outside off, holds its line, MS Dhoni tries to drive it on the up but misses. Just 3 runs off the over!

Pat Cummins to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length and on middle, Deepak Hooda works it towards mid-wicket for another run.

Pat Cummins to Deepak Hooda, Hits the length hard, on off, shapes away a bit, Deepak Hooda looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Pat Cummins to MS Dhoni, Pitched up and on off, MS Dhoni works it off the inner half towards mid-wicket for a run.

Pat Cummins to MS Dhoni, Fuller and on middle, MS Dhoni blocks it back to the bowler.

Pat Cummins to Deepak Hooda, On a length and around off, Deepak Hooda guides it through point fo a single.

Zeeshan Ansari to Deepak Hooda, A bit short and on off, Deepak Hooda punches it past the bowler to his left for a single. 

Zeeshan Ansari to Deepak Hooda, 2 runs.

Zeeshan Ansari to MS Dhoni, Nagging length, on the pads, MS Dhoni fails to tuck it behind and the ball clips his pads and goes to short fine leg. The batters take a leg bye. 

Zeeshan Ansari to MS Dhoni, Tossed up, on middle and leg, MS Dhoni taps it to mid on.

Zeeshan Ansari to MS Dhoni, ! Intentions clear! 

Zeeshan Ansari to MS Dhoni, Full, on middle and leg, MS Dhoni steps out and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Jaydev Unadkat to MS Dhoni, Back of a length, around off, MS Dhoni cuts it through point for a single.

A huge roar in the crowd as MS Dhoni walks out to bat in his 400th T20 match.

Jaydev Unadkat to Shivam Dube, ! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust, and CSK are losing the plot again!

Jaydev Unadkat to Deepak Hooda, Length, on off, Hooda waits back and angles it to deep third for a single.

Jaydev Unadkat to Shivam Dube, Attacking the stumps, fuller in length, Dube knocks it in front of deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Jaydev Unadkat to Shivam Dube, Angles it into the pads, on a nagging length, stays a bit low as well. Shivam Dube looks to play across and gets beaten onto the pads.

Jaydev Unadkat to Deepak Hooda, Fuller in length, around off, Deepak Hooda works it through point for a single.

Harshal Patel to Deepak Hooda, Full, on the pads, Deepak Hooda nudges it to square leg region for a single. 

Deepak Hooda is the next man in.

Harshal Patel to Dewald Brevis, ! CAUGHT! Outrageous take from Kamindu Mendis, who redeems himself after that big previous over. 

Harshal Patel to Dewald Brevis, ! Baby AB on a roll! Harshal Patel takes pace off and drops it short, over off, Dewald Brevis waits for the ball to arrive and slaps it over cover for six more. 

Harshal Patel to Dewald Brevis, Pace on, back of a length, around off, Dewald Brevis cuts it late but straight to point. 

Harshal Patel to Shivam Dube, Short of a length, angling into the batter, Shivam Dube tucks it to mid on for a single.

Harshal Patel to Shivam Dube, Harshal comes back into the attack and lands it on a length, on off, Shivam Dube nudges it to cover.

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, ! Three in the over and Kamindu Mendis goes for 20 runs in it! Floats it up, on off, Dewald Brevis steps out, gets to the pitch of the ball and slices it over covers for six more. Chennai Super Kings are back on track with this big over. 

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, No run.

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, ! Dispatched again! Dewald Brevis is switching gears and so is CSK! Short and on middle, Brevis rocks back and pulls it over mid-wicket for the second six of the over. 

Kamindu Mendis to Shivam Dube, A low full toss, on off, Dube pushes it to long off for a single. 

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, Mendis bowls it very slow, short and on off, Brevis backs away and slaps it aerially over cover for a single.

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, ! Launched! Kamindu Mendis tosses it up, on middle and leg, Dewald Brevis stays leg side of the ball and tonks it straight back over the bowler's head for a six. 

Mohammad Shami to Shivam Dube, ! A bit more power, and the same result! Mohammad Shami bowls it full and just outside off, Shivam Dube thumps it right through the gap he pierced on the previous ball for another boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Shivam Dube, ! Fantastic placement! A low full toss, on off, Shivam Dube just times his drive between cover and mid off for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Dewald Brevis, Very full, on off, Brevis whips it to long on for a single.

Mohammad Shami to Dewald Brevis, Another well-directed bouncer from Shami, over middle, Dewald Brevis ducks under it.

Mohammad Shami to Dewald Brevis, Good length, angling into middle and leg, Dewald Brevis tucks it behind square on the leg side and takes a couple of runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Dewald Brevis, Shami comes back into the attack and bowls a steep bouncer, over off, Dewald Brevis looks to ramp but misses. 

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, A bit short and on off, Dewald Brevis punches it through extra covers for one.

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, No run.

Kamindu Mendis to Shivam Dube, Flighted, full and on off, Shivam Dube drives it to long off for a run.

Shivam Dube walks in next for CSK.

Kamindu Mendis to Ravindra Jadeja, ! BOWLED'EM! Kamindu Mendis gets the big fish, Ravindra Jadeja!

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, Goes short and on off, Dewald Brevis swats it to long on for a single.

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, Looped up, full and around off, Dewald Brevis makes room but drills it straight to extra covers.

Strategic Break!  And it's deja vu for CSK, as their Powerplay woes continue - 3 wickets down early and once again, they find themselves in rebuilding mode far too soon. SRH, on the other hand, have bowled with good discipline and intent, keeping things tight upfront. However, they haven’t quite backed it up in the field. A few misfields and a costly drop of Jadeja by Harshal Patel could prove to be massive in the context of this game. For now, SRH have their noses in front, but they’ll

Zeeshan Ansari to Ravindra Jadeja, Good effort in the deep! Tossed up, full and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja drags his sweep and hits it hard and wide of deep mid-wicket. Ishan Kishan quickly runs to his left and dives to make a fine stop. Two runs taken.

Zeeshan Ansari to Dewald Brevis, Quicker, short and on off, Dewald Brevis pats it towards covers for one.

Zeeshan Ansari to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes short again and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja guides it through point for another run.

Zeeshan Ansari to Dewald Brevis, Flighted, full and on middle, turns in as it is a googly, Dewald Brevis backs away and swipes it off the inside half of the bat towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

Zeeshan Ansari to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter, short and on off, Ravindra Jadeja punches it towards extra covers for a single.

Zeeshan Ansari to Ravindra Jadeja, ! BANG! Salt to the wounds! Tossed up, full and on off, turns in a bit. Ravindra Jadeja connects well with his slog this time as the ball sails over the wide long on fence for a biggie.

Kamindu Mendis to Ravindra Jadeja, Quicker, full and on the pads, Ravindra Jadeja flicks it through mid-wicket for one more. Just 3 runs off the over.

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, Kamindu Mendis changes to left-arm orthodox to the right-hander, and serves this short, on off. Dewald Brevis punches it through extra covers for a run.

Kamindu Mendis to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

Kamindu Mendis to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Kamindu Mendis to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Kamindu Mendis to Ravindra Jadeja, Short and around off, Ravindra Jadeja cuts it to point.

Zeeshan Ansari to Ravindra Jadeja, ! A massive moment in this game! Zeeshan Ansari dishes out a googly, full and on off, turns away. Ravindra Jadeja looks to slog it away but forces his shot a hit. He ends up getting a top edge as the ball flies high in the air towards long off. Harshal Patel runs forward, has all the time to settle under it, but spills it out. They cross. Jadeja gets a life and this could prove to be very costly for SRH.

Zeeshan Ansari to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja steers it to cover-point.

Zeeshan Ansari to Dewald Brevis, Drags his length back, on off, Dewald Brevis punches it through covers for a run.

Zeeshan Ansari to Dewald Brevis, Quicker, short again and on middle, Dewald Brevis backs away and cuts it towards point. The fielder dives to his left but parries it behind as the batter gets a couple.

Zeeshan Ansari to Dewald Brevis, ! Powered away! Floated, short and on middle, Dewald Brevis rocks back a bit and thumps it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Zeeshan Ansari to Dewald Brevis, No run.

Zeeshan Ansari is introduced into the attack.

Pat Cummins to Dewald Brevis, Pat Cummins very full again, on middle, shaping in, Dewald Brevis looks to play but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls towards point. They cross. Chennai Super Kings are 50/3 at the end of the Powerplay!

Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja clips it to deep square leg for another run.

Pat Cummins to Dewald Brevis, Overpitched and on off, Dewald Brevis drills it towards mid off and scampers across for one.

The CSK debutant, Dewald Brevis, walks out to bat at number 5.

Pat Cummins to Ayush Mhatre, ! TAKEN! Pat Cummins strikes now! Chennai Super Kings lose three inside the Powerplay.

Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja looks to heave it across the line but gets an inside edge towards square leg for a run.

Pat Cummins to Ayush Mhatre, Right in the blockhole, on middle, angling in, Ayush Mhatre jams it out to mid off for a quick single.

Harshal Patel to Ravindra Jadeja, Steps out to a full ball around off and drives it to mid off. There is a misfield and the batters take the second. 

Harshal Patel to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and on off, Jadeja knocks it back to the bowler. 

Harshal Patel to Ravindra Jadeja, EDGED AND ! Not the best of ways to get off the mark, but neither Ravindra Jadeja, nor CSK will complain! Back of a length, shoots off the deck a bit, over off, Ravindra Jadeja looks to punch it and gets a thick outside edge that races between the keeper and short third for a boundary.

Ravindra Jadeja comes out to the middle now.

Harshal Patel to Sam Curran, ! CAUGHT! Falls right into the trap!

Harshal Patel to Ayush Mhatre, Fuller and on off, Ayush Mhatre heaves it aerially but well in front of deep mid-wicket for a single.

Harshal Patel to Sam Curran, Starts from around the wicket and attacks the stumps, on a length, Sam Curran hits it past the bowler and picks up a single.

Harshal Patel comes into the attack now.

Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Mhatre, Full, on off, Ayush Mhatre looks to squeeze it through the gap at cover but shovels it to Wiaan Mulder at cover, on a bounce. There is a slight appeal for the catch but that clearly was a bump ball.

Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Mhatre, At 130.3 kph, Unadkat goes full and on off, Ayush Mhatre firms his drive to cover.

Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Mhatre, ! Consecutive boundaries and this 17-year-old is putting up another show! A nice juicy full toss, on off, Ayush Mhatre whips it through covers for four more.

Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Mhatre, ! Superb shot! Jaydev Unadkat comes from around the wicket and serves it on a back of a length,over middle, Ayush Mhatre slaps it straight back over the bowler's head with an angled bat for a boundary. 

Jaydev Unadkat to Sam Curran, Good length, around middle and leg, Sam Curran works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Mhatre, Jaydev Unadkat comes into the attack as the first bowling change and immediately bowls the slower one, on a fuller length, on off, Ayush Mhatre drives it to cover for one.

Mohammad Shami to Sam Curran, ! First boundary for Sam Curran and Chennai Super Kings are gathering some crucial momentum back! Back of a length, on off, Curran swats it wide of mid on for four runs.

Mohammad Shami to Ayush Mhatre, Great change this from Mohammad Shami! Goes very short and over middle and off, Ayush Mhatre is early on the pull and gets an under-edge to short third. 

Mohammad Shami to Ayush Mhatre, Nicely hit, but straight to the fielder! Angling in, over middle, Ayush makes some room and cuts it to cover.

Mohammad Shami to Ayush Mhatre, ! Authoritative! Short of a length from Shami, over middle, Ayush Mhatre stands tall and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Mohammad Shami to Ayush Mhatre, Good length, on off, Ayush Mhatre knocks it to cover.

Mohammad Shami to Sam Curran, A slight misfield allows the batter a single. Full and on middle, Sam Curran tucks it to mid on. Jaydev Unadkat makes a fumble and Curran gets across with a run. 

Pat Cummins to Ayush Mhatre, ! Just over the fielder! Ayush Mhatre ends the over just the way he started it. Fuller than a length, on off, Ayush Mhatre swings through the line and lifts it over mid off. Ishan Kishan backtracks a bit and tries to leap and take it but the ball just goes over him and through to the fence. 

Pat Cummins to Sam Curran, Tap and run! Full and on middle and leg, Sam Curran gets his front leg out and clips it to mid on for a quick run. 

Pat Cummins to Sam Curran, Back of a good length, over middle, Sam turns it to mid-wicket.

Pat Cummins to Sam Curran, Angling across, on a fuller length, outside off, Sam Curran knocks it to cover.

Pat Cummins to Ayush Mhatre, Cummins pulls the length back and bowls it around middle and off, Ayush Mhatre taps it to cover and scampers through for a quick run.

Pat Cummins to Ayush Mhatre, ! Well, this youngster is absolutely fearless! 

Pat Cummins to share the attack.

Mohammad Shami to Ayush Mhatre, Angles it into the stumps, on a length, Ayush tucks it to mid on and picks up a single. A good start for Mohammad Shami! just 7 runs and a wicket off the first over.

Mohammad Shami to Ayush Mhatre, Four!

Mohammad Shami to Ayush Mhatre, No run.

Mohammad Shami to Ayush Mhatre, On a good length, around off, shaping away, Ayush Mhatre pushes it to point. Mohammad Shami is getting the ball to move a lot already. 

Mohammad Shami to Sam Curran, 1 run.

Mohammad Shami to Sam Curran, NO BALL! Mohammad Shami disturbs the stumps at the non-striker's end and a Free Hit will follow.

Sam Curran walks out to bat at number 3.

Mohammad Shami to Shaik Rasheed, ! CAUGHT! What a dream start for Mohammad Shami and Sunrisers Hyderabad!

 All in readiness! It's a sea of yellow here in Chepauk, and the crowd has come in numbers to support the home side who will need to stage a comeback this season. The two umpires make their way out to the middle, followed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad players, who spread out to take their respective field positions. Shaik Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre are the two openers for Chennai Super Kings. Mohammad Shami has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

MS Dhoni, the skipper of Chennai Super Kings says that they would have bowled first as well, dew being the main factor. Adds that they have lacked in all the departments, and chances are, you put pressure on other players. Mentions that they need to keep the process right and give confidence to the young players. Says they do not want to look very far ahead and take one game at a time. Further adds that the wicket here has not been the same after it was relaid in 2010. Tells that the ground st

Pat Cummins, the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, says Chennai has always been a good game, and despite the last few losses, this is a new venue and a new challenge. Adds that he backs the team to put up good totals if the wicket is good, but if not, they will have to assess and recalibrate. Mentions that they will need a few big partnerships when they lose wickets. Concludes that the surface looks dry like it always does at this venue, and will have to wait and see how it plays out.

Impact Players of Chennai Super Kings -  Anshul Kamboj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh.

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI) - Ayush Mhatre, Shaik Rasheed, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (C/WK), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana. 

Impact Players of Sunrisers Hyderabad - Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Travis Head, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI) - Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammad Shami.

TOSS - MS Dhoni flips the coin and Pat Cummins calls 'Tails' correctly. Sunrisers Hyderabad have elected to BOWL first.

We are back with the chase!

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Right then, 155 runs to chase! With the dew already settling in, conditions are tilting in SRH’s favour, and this could be their golden opportunity to snap that winless streak at Chennai’s fortress and finally get off the mark. CSK, meanwhile, will need early breakthroughs to stay in the hunt, but make no mistake, the road ahead is steep but not impossible for the home side, especially against a struggling SRH batting lineup. Back in a bit for the second essay!

Kamindu Mendis is up for a chat. He says that the wicket is spinning a bit, but there is also dew and he tried to bowl into the pitch. Adds that he practices on both sides and even though his dominant hand is right, he feels comfortable on both sides. Mentions that they have bowled really well to restrict the opponents to a gettable score, and with the dew already settled, he hopes that they will chase this down.

For SRH, it was a rollercoaster in the field - moments of brilliance mixed with a few lapses. But when it came to bowling, they were absolutely on fire. Harshal Patel stole the show with a sensational four-wicket haul, setting the tone, while the rest of the attack backed him up beautifully.

The final overs were anything but ideal, with wickets tumbling and runs hard to come by. At one stage, it looked like they wouldn’t even bat beyond 18 overs. Thankfully for CSK, Deepak Hooda’s late cameo gave them something to bowl at, pushing the total just over the 150 mark.

Dewald Brevis, on his CSK debut, showed maturity beyond his years. He took time to get in and then forged vital partnerships, first with Jadeja, and later with Shivam Dube. The second pair brought the innings back on track during the middle overs with calculated aggression. But just when it looked like CSK had found their groove, both Brevis and Dube departed in quick succession, derailing the momentum yet again.

The innings began on the worst possible note for CSK with Shaik Rasheed falling off the very first ball, sending a jolt through the CSK dugout. But credit to young Ayush Mhatre, who walked in with intent, throwing counter-punches to push the momentum back and give CSK a decent head start. However, the joy was short-lived as both Ayush and Sam Curran fell inside the Powerplay, leaving CSK reeling at 50/3 at the end of six.

Chennai Super Kings huff and puff their way to 154, and once again, it’s a case of what could’ve been for the men in yellow. A few late fireworks from Deepak Hooda gave the total some respectability, but overall, it's another underwhelming batting display at home. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad will be thrilled with this effort. From the get-go, they hit their lengths, rotated their bowlers smartly, and kept the pressure on.

Jaydev Unadkat to Deepak Hooda, ! TAKEN! That's a wrap for CSK! Jaydev Unadkat gets his second wicket too! He serves this full and just around off. Deepak Hooda stays deep in his crease and tries to loft it over long off, but his bat turns in his hands, and he mistimes the shot. The ball goes high in the air, and Abhishek Sharma runs forward to take his fourth catch of the innings. Chennai Super Kings have been bowled out for 154!

Jaydev Unadkat to Deepak Hooda, Short of a length, pace off but well outside off, Deepak Hooda lets it go. Wided.

Jaydev Unadkat to Deepak Hooda, Fuller one and on off, Deepak Hooda drives it to deep extra covers.

Jaydev Unadkat to Deepak Hooda, A full toss around off, Deepak Hooda slices it away wide of sweeper covers and comes back for the second run.

Jaydev Unadkat to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length and outside off, slower too, Deepak Hooda punches it to sweeper covers but refuses the single.

Jaydev Unadkat (2-0-14-1) to bowl the final over. 

Jaydev Unadkat to Deepak Hooda, ! Good start to the over for CSK! Fuller one and outside off. Deepak Hooda shuffles a long way across early and plays the scoop nicely to the vacant fine leg fence for a boundary. 150 UP FOR CSK!

Harshal Patel to Khaleel Ahmed, Fuller one and on off, Khaleel Ahmed blocks it out well. Harshal Patel finishes a fantastic spell of bowling with figures of (4-0-28-4).

Harshal Patel to Deepak Hooda, A low full toss, outside off, Deepak Hooda lofts it high over extra covers, Ishan Kishan runs to his right and pushes the ball back inside. Just one.

Harshal Patel to Deepak Hooda, NO BALL AND ! Much-needed for the CSK! Harshal Patel loses his grip and bowls a very high full toss, on middle and leg. Deepak Hooda adjusts well to get some bat on that one as the ball flies over the fine leg fence for a biggie. Free Hit up next...

Harshal Patel to Deepak Hooda, Right in the blockhole around off, Deepak Hooda jams it out to long off.

Harshal Patel to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length and on off, Deepak Hooda slaps it to long off but denies the single.

Harshal Patel to Deepak Hooda, A slower bouncer, but too high for the batter, Deepak Hooda lets it go. Wided.

Harshal Patel to Khaleel Ahmed, Short of a length and on leg, Khaleel Ahmed looks to pull but gloves it down wide of the keeper. Heinrich Klaasen dives to his left to stop it but the batters steal a run.

Khaleel Ahmed is the last batter to walk in for Chennai Super Kings. 

Harshal Patel to Noor Ahmad, ! NUMBER FOR HP! CSK are falling like nine pins now! This is a loopy low full toss, on middle, dipping in as well. Noor Ahmad looks to slog it to the leg side but is a bit early into his shot. The ball takes the leading edge and lobs up towards short third where Mohammad Shami backtracks a bit and pouches it safely. CSK are 137/9!

Pat Cummins to Noor Ahmad, A low full toss, on middle, Noor Ahmad drills it down the ground for just one.

Pat Cummins to Deepak Hooda, A yorker, on middle, Deepak Hooda jams it out to long on for one.

Pat Cummins to Noor Ahmad, Fuller and on off, Noor Ahmad slogs it down to long on for a singl.

Noor Ahmad walks in at number 10 for Chennai Super Kings. Seems like there is trouble with his bat not passing through the thickness gauge, and he will need to replace it. All good to resume!

Pat Cummins to Anshul Kamboj, ! EDGED AND GONE! Pat Cummins gets his second now! He hits the good length and on middle, hits the deck and straightens a bit with extra bounce. Anshul Kamboj has a wild slog across the line and only manages to get a thick outside edge behind, where Heinrich Klaasen makes no mistake. It's going from bad to worse for CSK.

Pat Cummins to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length and on leg, Deepak Hooda looks to hook it away but misses as the ballg goes off his thigh pads towards short fine. The batters crosses for a leg bye.

Pat Cummins to Deepak Hooda, Fuller one and on off, Deepak Hooda drives it straight to covers.

Harshal Patel to Anshul Kamboj, A slower yorker, on off, Anshul Kamboj digs it out to the leg side. Just 3 runs and a huge wicket from the over. Superb stuff!

Harshal Patel to Anshul Kamboj, Hard length and on off, Anshul Kamboj chips it over the bowler's head towards long off for a brace.

Harshal Patel to Anshul Kamboj, On a length and on off, Anshul Kamboj blocks it out.

Anshul Kamboj, the impact substitute replacing Shivam Dube, walks in next for CSK.

Harshal Patel to MS Dhoni, ! TAKEN! A pin-drop silence in Chepauk as Harshal Patel gets rid of MS Dhoni.

Harshal Patel to MS Dhoni, Short of a length and outside off, takes pace off, MS Dhoni looks to pull it away but gets a bottom edge on the bounce to the keeper.

Harshal Patel to Deepak Hooda, Leg bye.

Strategic Break! The pendulum slightly tilts towards SRH! CSK have decent runs on the board and a platform, but they’ve lost just a few too many wickets to unleash with complete freedom in the final four overs. With MS Dhoni and Deepak Hooda at the crease, there’s still firepower and both are more than capable of flipping the script in a matter of deliveries.

Pat Cummins to MS Dhoni, Good length and in that channel outside off, holds its line, MS Dhoni tries to drive it on the up but misses. Just 3 runs off the over!

Pat Cummins to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length and on middle, Deepak Hooda works it towards mid-wicket for another run.

Pat Cummins to Deepak Hooda, Hits the length hard, on off, shapes away a bit, Deepak Hooda looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Pat Cummins to MS Dhoni, Pitched up and on off, MS Dhoni works it off the inner half towards mid-wicket for a run.

Pat Cummins to MS Dhoni, Fuller and on middle, MS Dhoni blocks it back to the bowler.

Pat Cummins to Deepak Hooda, On a length and around off, Deepak Hooda guides it through point fo a single.

Zeeshan Ansari to Deepak Hooda, A bit short and on off, Deepak Hooda punches it past the bowler to his left for a single. 

Zeeshan Ansari to Deepak Hooda, 2 runs.

Zeeshan Ansari to MS Dhoni, Nagging length, on the pads, MS Dhoni fails to tuck it behind and the ball clips his pads and goes to short fine leg. The batters take a leg bye. 

Zeeshan Ansari to MS Dhoni, Tossed up, on middle and leg, MS Dhoni taps it to mid on.

Zeeshan Ansari to MS Dhoni, ! Intentions clear! 

Zeeshan Ansari to MS Dhoni, Full, on middle and leg, MS Dhoni steps out and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Jaydev Unadkat to MS Dhoni, Back of a length, around off, MS Dhoni cuts it through point for a single.

A huge roar in the crowd as MS Dhoni walks out to bat in his 400th T20 match.

Jaydev Unadkat to Shivam Dube, ! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust, and CSK are losing the plot again!

Jaydev Unadkat to Deepak Hooda, Length, on off, Hooda waits back and angles it to deep third for a single.

Jaydev Unadkat to Shivam Dube, Attacking the stumps, fuller in length, Dube knocks it in front of deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Jaydev Unadkat to Shivam Dube, Angles it into the pads, on a nagging length, stays a bit low as well. Shivam Dube looks to play across and gets beaten onto the pads.

Jaydev Unadkat to Deepak Hooda, Fuller in length, around off, Deepak Hooda works it through point for a single.

Harshal Patel to Deepak Hooda, Full, on the pads, Deepak Hooda nudges it to square leg region for a single. 

Deepak Hooda is the next man in.

Harshal Patel to Dewald Brevis, ! CAUGHT! Outrageous take from Kamindu Mendis, who redeems himself after that big previous over. 

Harshal Patel to Dewald Brevis, ! Baby AB on a roll! Harshal Patel takes pace off and drops it short, over off, Dewald Brevis waits for the ball to arrive and slaps it over cover for six more. 

Harshal Patel to Dewald Brevis, Pace on, back of a length, around off, Dewald Brevis cuts it late but straight to point. 

Harshal Patel to Shivam Dube, Short of a length, angling into the batter, Shivam Dube tucks it to mid on for a single.

Harshal Patel to Shivam Dube, Harshal comes back into the attack and lands it on a length, on off, Shivam Dube nudges it to cover.

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, ! Three in the over and Kamindu Mendis goes for 20 runs in it! Floats it up, on off, Dewald Brevis steps out, gets to the pitch of the ball and slices it over covers for six more. Chennai Super Kings are back on track with this big over. 

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, No run.

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, ! Dispatched again! Dewald Brevis is switching gears and so is CSK! Short and on middle, Brevis rocks back and pulls it over mid-wicket for the second six of the over. 

Kamindu Mendis to Shivam Dube, A low full toss, on off, Dube pushes it to long off for a single. 

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, Mendis bowls it very slow, short and on off, Brevis backs away and slaps it aerially over cover for a single.

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, ! Launched! Kamindu Mendis tosses it up, on middle and leg, Dewald Brevis stays leg side of the ball and tonks it straight back over the bowler's head for a six. 

Mohammad Shami to Shivam Dube, ! A bit more power, and the same result! Mohammad Shami bowls it full and just outside off, Shivam Dube thumps it right through the gap he pierced on the previous ball for another boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Shivam Dube, ! Fantastic placement! A low full toss, on off, Shivam Dube just times his drive between cover and mid off for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Dewald Brevis, Very full, on off, Brevis whips it to long on for a single.

Mohammad Shami to Dewald Brevis, Another well-directed bouncer from Shami, over middle, Dewald Brevis ducks under it.

Mohammad Shami to Dewald Brevis, Good length, angling into middle and leg, Dewald Brevis tucks it behind square on the leg side and takes a couple of runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Dewald Brevis, Shami comes back into the attack and bowls a steep bouncer, over off, Dewald Brevis looks to ramp but misses. 

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, A bit short and on off, Dewald Brevis punches it through extra covers for one.

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, No run.

Kamindu Mendis to Shivam Dube, Flighted, full and on off, Shivam Dube drives it to long off for a run.

Shivam Dube walks in next for CSK.

Kamindu Mendis to Ravindra Jadeja, ! BOWLED'EM! Kamindu Mendis gets the big fish, Ravindra Jadeja!

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, Goes short and on off, Dewald Brevis swats it to long on for a single.

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, Looped up, full and around off, Dewald Brevis makes room but drills it straight to extra covers.

Strategic Break!  And it's deja vu for CSK, as their Powerplay woes continue - 3 wickets down early and once again, they find themselves in rebuilding mode far too soon. SRH, on the other hand, have bowled with good discipline and intent, keeping things tight upfront. However, they haven’t quite backed it up in the field. A few misfields and a costly drop of Jadeja by Harshal Patel could prove to be massive in the context of this game. For now, SRH have their noses in front, but they’ll

Zeeshan Ansari to Ravindra Jadeja, Good effort in the deep! Tossed up, full and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja drags his sweep and hits it hard and wide of deep mid-wicket. Ishan Kishan quickly runs to his left and dives to make a fine stop. Two runs taken.

Zeeshan Ansari to Dewald Brevis, Quicker, short and on off, Dewald Brevis pats it towards covers for one.

Zeeshan Ansari to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes short again and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja guides it through point for another run.

Zeeshan Ansari to Dewald Brevis, Flighted, full and on middle, turns in as it is a googly, Dewald Brevis backs away and swipes it off the inside half of the bat towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

Zeeshan Ansari to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter, short and on off, Ravindra Jadeja punches it towards extra covers for a single.

Zeeshan Ansari to Ravindra Jadeja, ! BANG! Salt to the wounds! Tossed up, full and on off, turns in a bit. Ravindra Jadeja connects well with his slog this time as the ball sails over the wide long on fence for a biggie.

Kamindu Mendis to Ravindra Jadeja, Quicker, full and on the pads, Ravindra Jadeja flicks it through mid-wicket for one more. Just 3 runs off the over.

Kamindu Mendis to Dewald Brevis, Kamindu Mendis changes to left-arm orthodox to the right-hander, and serves this short, on off. Dewald Brevis punches it through extra covers for a run.

Kamindu Mendis to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

Kamindu Mendis to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Kamindu Mendis to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Kamindu Mendis to Ravindra Jadeja, Short and around off, Ravindra Jadeja cuts it to point.

Zeeshan Ansari to Ravindra Jadeja, ! A massive moment in this game! Zeeshan Ansari dishes out a googly, full and on off, turns away. Ravindra Jadeja looks to slog it away but forces his shot a hit. He ends up getting a top edge as the ball flies high in the air towards long off. Harshal Patel runs forward, has all the time to settle under it, but spills it out. They cross. Jadeja gets a life and this could prove to be very costly for SRH.

Zeeshan Ansari to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja steers it to cover-point.

Zeeshan Ansari to Dewald Brevis, Drags his length back, on off, Dewald Brevis punches it through covers for a run.

Zeeshan Ansari to Dewald Brevis, Quicker, short again and on middle, Dewald Brevis backs away and cuts it towards point. The fielder dives to his left but parries it behind as the batter gets a couple.

Zeeshan Ansari to Dewald Brevis, ! Powered away! Floated, short and on middle, Dewald Brevis rocks back a bit and thumps it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Zeeshan Ansari to Dewald Brevis, No run.

Zeeshan Ansari is introduced into the attack.

Pat Cummins to Dewald Brevis, Pat Cummins very full again, on middle, shaping in, Dewald Brevis looks to play but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls towards point. They cross. Chennai Super Kings are 50/3 at the end of the Powerplay!

Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja clips it to deep square leg for another run.

Pat Cummins to Dewald Brevis, Overpitched and on off, Dewald Brevis drills it towards mid off and scampers across for one.

The CSK debutant, Dewald Brevis, walks out to bat at number 5.

Pat Cummins to Ayush Mhatre, ! TAKEN! Pat Cummins strikes now! Chennai Super Kings lose three inside the Powerplay.

Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja looks to heave it across the line but gets an inside edge towards square leg for a run.

Pat Cummins to Ayush Mhatre, Right in the blockhole, on middle, angling in, Ayush Mhatre jams it out to mid off for a quick single.

Harshal Patel to Ravindra Jadeja, Steps out to a full ball around off and drives it to mid off. There is a misfield and the batters take the second. 

Harshal Patel to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and on off, Jadeja knocks it back to the bowler. 

Harshal Patel to Ravindra Jadeja, EDGED AND ! Not the best of ways to get off the mark, but neither Ravindra Jadeja, nor CSK will complain! Back of a length, shoots off the deck a bit, over off, Ravindra Jadeja looks to punch it and gets a thick outside edge that races between the keeper and short third for a boundary.

Ravindra Jadeja comes out to the middle now.

Harshal Patel to Sam Curran, ! CAUGHT! Falls right into the trap!

Harshal Patel to Ayush Mhatre, Fuller and on off, Ayush Mhatre heaves it aerially but well in front of deep mid-wicket for a single.

Harshal Patel to Sam Curran, Starts from around the wicket and attacks the stumps, on a length, Sam Curran hits it past the bowler and picks up a single.

Harshal Patel comes into the attack now.

Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Mhatre, Full, on off, Ayush Mhatre looks to squeeze it through the gap at cover but shovels it to Wiaan Mulder at cover, on a bounce. There is a slight appeal for the catch but that clearly was a bump ball.

Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Mhatre, At 130.3 kph, Unadkat goes full and on off, Ayush Mhatre firms his drive to cover.

Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Mhatre, ! Consecutive boundaries and this 17-year-old is putting up another show! A nice juicy full toss, on off, Ayush Mhatre whips it through covers for four more.

Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Mhatre, ! Superb shot! Jaydev Unadkat comes from around the wicket and serves it on a back of a length,over middle, Ayush Mhatre slaps it straight back over the bowler's head with an angled bat for a boundary. 

Jaydev Unadkat to Sam Curran, Good length, around middle and leg, Sam Curran works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Mhatre, Jaydev Unadkat comes into the attack as the first bowling change and immediately bowls the slower one, on a fuller length, on off, Ayush Mhatre drives it to cover for one.

Mohammad Shami to Sam Curran, ! First boundary for Sam Curran and Chennai Super Kings are gathering some crucial momentum back! Back of a length, on off, Curran swats it wide of mid on for four runs.

Mohammad Shami to Ayush Mhatre, Great change this from Mohammad Shami! Goes very short and over middle and off, Ayush Mhatre is early on the pull and gets an under-edge to short third. 

Mohammad Shami to Ayush Mhatre, Nicely hit, but straight to the fielder! Angling in, over middle, Ayush makes some room and cuts it to cover.

Mohammad Shami to Ayush Mhatre, ! Authoritative! Short of a length from Shami, over middle, Ayush Mhatre stands tall and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Mohammad Shami to Ayush Mhatre, Good length, on off, Ayush Mhatre knocks it to cover.

Mohammad Shami to Sam Curran, A slight misfield allows the batter a single. Full and on middle, Sam Curran tucks it to mid on. Jaydev Unadkat makes a fumble and Curran gets across with a run. 

Pat Cummins to Ayush Mhatre, ! Just over the fielder! Ayush Mhatre ends the over just the way he started it. Fuller than a length, on off, Ayush Mhatre swings through the line and lifts it over mid off. Ishan Kishan backtracks a bit and tries to leap and take it but the ball just goes over him and through to the fence. 

Pat Cummins to Sam Curran, Tap and run! Full and on middle and leg, Sam Curran gets his front leg out and clips it to mid on for a quick run. 

Pat Cummins to Sam Curran, Back of a good length, over middle, Sam turns it to mid-wicket.

Pat Cummins to Sam Curran, Angling across, on a fuller length, outside off, Sam Curran knocks it to cover.

Pat Cummins to Ayush Mhatre, Cummins pulls the length back and bowls it around middle and off, Ayush Mhatre taps it to cover and scampers through for a quick run.

Pat Cummins to Ayush Mhatre, ! Well, this youngster is absolutely fearless! 

Pat Cummins to share the attack.

Mohammad Shami to Ayush Mhatre, Angles it into the stumps, on a length, Ayush tucks it to mid on and picks up a single. A good start for Mohammad Shami! just 7 runs and a wicket off the first over.

Mohammad Shami to Ayush Mhatre, Four!

Mohammad Shami to Ayush Mhatre, No run.

Mohammad Shami to Ayush Mhatre, On a good length, around off, shaping away, Ayush Mhatre pushes it to point. Mohammad Shami is getting the ball to move a lot already. 

Mohammad Shami to Sam Curran, 1 run.

Mohammad Shami to Sam Curran, NO BALL! Mohammad Shami disturbs the stumps at the non-striker's end and a Free Hit will follow.

Sam Curran walks out to bat at number 3.

Mohammad Shami to Shaik Rasheed, ! CAUGHT! What a dream start for Mohammad Shami and Sunrisers Hyderabad!

 All in readiness! It's a sea of yellow here in Chepauk, and the crowd has come in numbers to support the home side who will need to stage a comeback this season. The two umpires make their way out to the middle, followed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad players, who spread out to take their respective field positions. Shaik Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre are the two openers for Chennai Super Kings. Mohammad Shami has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

MS Dhoni, the skipper of Chennai Super Kings says that they would have bowled first as well, dew being the main factor. Adds that they have lacked in all the departments, and chances are, you put pressure on other players. Mentions that they need to keep the process right and give confidence to the young players. Says they do not want to look very far ahead and take one game at a time. Further adds that the wicket here has not been the same after it was relaid in 2010. Tells that the ground st

Pat Cummins, the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, says Chennai has always been a good game, and despite the last few losses, this is a new venue and a new challenge. Adds that he backs the team to put up good totals if the wicket is good, but if not, they will have to assess and recalibrate. Mentions that they will need a few big partnerships when they lose wickets. Concludes that the surface looks dry like it always does at this venue, and will have to wait and see how it plays out.

Impact Players of Chennai Super Kings -  Anshul Kamboj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh.

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI) - Ayush Mhatre, Shaik Rasheed, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (C/WK), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana. 

Impact Players of Sunrisers Hyderabad - Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Travis Head, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI) - Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammad Shami.

TOSS - MS Dhoni flips the coin and Pat Cummins calls 'Tails' correctly. Sunrisers Hyderabad have elected to BOWL first.