Chennai Super Kings (CSK) they kept IPL 2026 With an energetic start against, playoff hopes are alive Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Chennai MA Chidambaram Stadium. In a must-win encounter for the five-time champions, the home side took an early lead thanks to a brilliant effort from the pacer. Mukesh Choudharywhich removes the dangerous SRH opener Head of Travis With a sharp caught-bowled dismissal.
After posting a competitive 180/7 in the first innings, CSK needed quick wickets to put pressure on Hyderabad’s explosive batting line-up. Mukesh answered the call in style and sent the Chepauk crowd into celebration with an amazing reflex from his bowling.
Mukesh Choudhary creates a magical moment against Travis Head
The dismissal came during an aggressive effort from Travis Head, who never looked quite settled at the crease. Mukesh bowled a short and quick delivery around the off-stump channel, rushing the Australian batter with extra pace. Head tried to clear the ball away but lost his balance and timing in the process. The ball took the bottom edge of the bat and bounced back towards the bowler. Mukesh reacted immediately and completed the sharp turn to get CSK off to a dream start in the chase.
The door instantly raised the mood inside Chepauk with loud cheers from the crowd. The head, known for his devastating starts in T20 cricket, went backwards after failing to make an impact, leaving SRH under early pressure. The goal was of particular importance given the situation of the match. With CSK needing a win to stay in the IPL 2026 playoffs, an early dismissal of one of SRH’s most dangerous batsmen gave the hosts a huge boost.
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Mukesh Choudhary takes the big wicket of Travis Head 👊
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Dewald Brevis shines with the bat for Chennai
Earlier in the evening, Chennai Super Kings posted 180/7 after the skipper elected to bat first Ruturaj Gaikwadwho wins the toss and chooses to set a target. CSK did not enjoy the best of starts Sanju Samson He scored 27 goals while captain Gaikwad scored only 15 goals. Urvil Patel also failed to convert his start and left with 13 wickets, putting pressure on the middle order.
However, tend to be young Karthik Sharma He played a useful innings of 32 runs and built important partnerships to stabilize the innings. The biggest contribution came from him Devald BrewisPlayed an entertaining innings of 44 runs and kept the scoreboard moving during the medium overs. Comprehensive Shivam Dubey also chipped in with a valuable 26, helping Chennai reach a fighting total on a surface that sometimes offered help to the bowlers.
Captain for Sunrisers Hyderabad Pat Cummins He led the way with the ball and finished with three wickets to keep CSK from crossing the 200-run mark.
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