Match 18 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) saw Chennai Super Kings lose back-to-back games in the tournament. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s side lost by 6 wickets to a high-flying SunRisers Hyderabad to get their 2nd win of the season at home on April 5. Chennai On the other hand experienced back-to-back defeats in IPL 2024 which is putting a lot of doubts in fans’ minds for their title defense.

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— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 5, 2024

CSK Fail To Make A Mark

Opening batter Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad were dismissed early, with their combined contribution amounting to just 38 runs.

Following their departure, Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube took charge of CSK’s innings, stabilizing the team’s momentum. Dube exhibited impressive power-hitting skills, maintaining a strike rate of nearly 200.

Rahane complemented Dube’s innings with a resilient 35 runs. However, Dube fell short of his half-century, departing for 45 runs after facing a delivery from Pat Cummins in the 14th over.

Ravindra Jadeja stepped into bat when CSK was struggling at 13.4 overs. With Rahane’s dismissal in the 15th over, CSK looked to Jadeja to provide the impetus needed to set a competitive total.

Jadeja and Mitchell Marsh made efforts to propel CSK to a formidable score but ultimately settled for 165/5 in their allotted 20 overs.

SRH benefits from fiery start

In reply, SunRisers looked quite comfortable chasing the modest total with opener Abhishek Sharma giving the hosts a blistering start with a 12-ball 37.

Abhishek’s opening partner Travis Head also contributed with a well-made 31 but got out in the 10th over. Aiden Markram’s 35-ball 50 also took the SunRisers to 132/3 within 14 overs. With SRH losing both set batters, their most in-form batter Heinrich Klaasen stepped in to finish things off for Hyderabad.

Klaasen and Nitish Reddy took the team home quite comfortably in what is proving to be a strong home display in the tournament for the Men in Orange.

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