Sunrisers Hyderabad Harshal Patel bowling crushed Chennai hopes in IPL 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad's win at Chepauk was a gritty, well-rounded team performance, led by the brilliant Kamindu Mendis and Harshal Patel — both of whom made crucial contributions with the ball and in the field to dismantle Chennai Super Kings in a pressure-laden, low-scoring clash. 🔥 Key Moments from CSK vs SRH 🧠 Kamindu Mendis: The Triple Threat Bowling: Bowled two tight overs upfront, including the wicket of Jadeja, with his trademark ambidextrous spin. His control on a dry surface was vital in the powerplay. Fielding: Took a sensational catch to dismiss Dewald Brevis — a diving effort that might just be the catch of the tournament. Batting: Held his nerve with an unbeaten 32 off 22, expertly navigating a tricky chase under pressure and dew. 🎯 Harshal Patel’s Tactical Brilliance Used the short-of-a-length plan smartly to change the game. It was his spell that broke CSK’s early momentum, dismissing key players like Curran and drying up scoring options. Figures: 4-0-26-2, continuing a strong season and moving closer to the Purple Cap leaders. 🌟 CSK's Glimpses of Hope Dewald Brevis: Showed flashes of his “Baby AB” promise with a powerful 42 off 25, lighting up the middle overs with 3 sixes in one Kamindu over. Ayush Mhatre: Impressed again in his second outing with a punchy cameo that included six boundaries in the powerplay. His attacking instincts boded well for CSK's future, even if he fell trying to up the ante. ⚖️ Turning Points Mhatre’s and Curran’s dismissals in quick succession pulled CSK back just when they were getting ahead. Brevis’ wicket — via Kamindu's blinder — ended CSK’s hopes of a strong finish. SRH’s chase looked shaky but Kamindu's calmness ensured they crossed the line with no major late drama. 🧮 Final Takeaway This win could be season-defining for SRH, finally breaking a long-standing Chennai jinx and breathing life into their playoff hopes. For CSK, while the result was disappointing, Mhatre and Brevis provided rare positives in what’s been a tough campaign. Sunrisers Hyderabad 155 for 5 (Kishan 44, Kamindu 32*, Noor 2-42) beat Chennai Super Kings 154 (Brevis 42, Mhatre 30, Harshal 4-28, Cummins 2-21, Unadkat 2-21) by five wickets