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Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 14 Commentary, Live Updates

CSK vs SRH, 2020 - T20 Live Commentary

Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Scorecard
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Match Ended   
157/5 (20.0/20)
164/5 (20.0/20)
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Chennai Super Kings by 7 runs
That's all from this game! Hyderabad outclass Chennai in this game! They have won back-to-back games now and they will look to continue the momentum gained going forward. Chennai, on the other hand, need to do something about their batting. They have struggled in their last three games and have to improve considerably. On Saturday, we have our first double-header day of this edition of the Indian T20 League. The first match is between Rajasthan and Bangalore, which will be followed by the clash between Delhi and Kolkata. All the action starts at 1400 local (1000 GMT). Join us for that. Until then, cheers and take care.
For his brilliant 51 off just 26 balls, Priyam Garg is named the Man of the Match! Garg says he felt very nice as this is a great stage for him as there are a lot of seniors here. Garg tells he was looking to play his natural game and thanks the team management for backing him and allowing him to play his natural game. Tells he was just looking to play his shots and they bowled there luckily. Says he has been playing with Abhishek since childhood. Tells an innings like this always increases the self-confidence.
Hyderabad's Afghanistan superstar, Rashid Khan is now caught down for a quick chat. Rashid says that it is good to be back in form and bowl in the right areas. Tells the fuller you bowl here, it becomes easier for the batter to hit you for sixes. Tells he does not focus on his wickets but looks to bowl tight and he is quite happy with his figures. Rashid thinks they do not go after him and tells he is looking to reduce the loose deliveries. Credits Garg and Abhishek Sharma for their efforts and says they have been practising a lot in the nets. Tells Samad is capable of doing a proper all-rounder job as he can hit the long balls and bowl as well. Tells Samad is a calm guy and he is always cool which Rashid likes about him. Tells he was smiling when he was asked to bowl the final over.
Hyderabad skipper, David Warner says that he backed Samad and admits he did not have any other option. Tells he bowled Khaleel because he wanted to kill the game in the penultimate over. Tells if you bowl stump to stump here then it is hard and was happy to see some swing today. Warner tells he is proud of the youngsters and tells that they went out there,  assessed the conditions and tells the way they played was outstanding. Jokes that he did not know Muralitharan was here and tells the guys train with all the deliveries and they try to execute it out in the middle.
Chennai skipper, MS Dhoni admits he was unable to middle the deliveries and feels he was hitting too hard. Tells he is fine and says it is very hot and his throat got dry. Admits they need to get a lot of things right and take catches and not bowl No Balls. Feels they are making the same mistakes. Tells nobody wants to drop catches but after a while, they have to draw the line and catches like these can hamper the side. Feels there are plenty of positives in this game and he says they will come back stronger.
Earlier in the day, Priyam Garg's quickfire half-century and some good contributions from Abhishek Sharma and David Warner helped Hyderabad post a good score of 164 on the board. At one stage, they did not look like they will score above 150 but Garg flayed the ball all over the park and helped his side post a daunting score on the board.  Chennai bowlers were brilliant up until the 14th over and that's when they lost the plot as they conceded plenty of runs and were messy in the field as well. Then they needed a good start from their top order but it was not to be and it left a lot for the lower order to do and they ended up on the losing side yet again. Stay tuned for the presentation ceremony!!!
Hyderabad's bowling was top notch! They were not in the mood to give easy runs away and they did just that. They kept a tight hold on the run-scoring and even picked up wickets at regular intervals. The biggest concern for them would be the injury to Bhuvneshwar Kumar as he went off in the 19th over and Hyderabad would hope that he is fit and fine to go in the future games. All the bowlers bowled really well  with Natarajan picking up 2 wickets. He was expensive but his wickets went a long way in helping Hyderabad achieving a victory. Rashid Khan was the most economical bowler for them as he gave away just 12 in four overs but went wicketless. Overall, it was a good performance from Hyderabad in the bowling department.
Chennai did not get off a good start at all as they lost Watson very early on in the innings while Rayudu and the man-in-form, Faf du Plessis could not last long as well.  Chennai struggled throughout the innings and they did not show intent until the last 5 overs. Jadeja and Dhoni started off too slow but they pressed on the accelerator a little too late. Jadeja's fifty and Dhoni and Curran's blows, in the end, were not enough to get Chennai over the line. Their batting has been a real struggle in this tournament and they need to come back stronger in the next few games.
Another day! Another tight match we have had in the Indian T20 League! In the end, it is Hyderabad who takes the honours. There were some nerves in the end for them but they prevailed and have beaten Chennai. Back-to-back wins for Hyderabad while Chennai lose their third game of the tournament.
End Of The Over 20 : 157/5
20 Runs
  • 5 WD 19.1
  • 219.1
  • 419.2
  • 119.3
  • 119.4
  • 119.5
  • 619.6
S. Curran
15 (5)
MS Dhoni
47 (36)
A. Samad
4-0-41-1
19.6
6
Abdul Samad To Sam Curran
SIX! Curran finishes it in style but it is not enough! Tossed up on middle, Curran comes down the track and hits it straight over Abdul Samad's head for a biggie. Does not matter though! HYDERABAD WIN BY 7 RUNS!
19.5
1
Abdul Samad To MS Dhoni
Flighted on off, Dhoni comes down but hits it to wide long on for one. Samad, you new superstar for Hyderabad. Brilliant final over from the young Abdul Samad.
19.4
1
Abdul Samad To Sam Curran
Superb! Take a bow Abdul Samad! Floated full on off and middle. Curran comes down the track and hits it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Now two legal deliveries will do for Hyderabad.
19.3
1
Abdul Samad To MS Dhoni
Short and quick around off, Dhoni pulls it to deep mid-wicket and gets just a single. 16 off 3 needed now.  Sam Curran over to you.
19.2
4
Abdul Samad To MS Dhoni
FOUR! Good ball but Dhoni has hit it like a bullet! Tossed up very full on off, Dhoni comes down a bit and hits it straight and hard past Samad for a boundary. 17 needed now off 4 balls.
19.1
2
Abdul Samad To MS Dhoni
Flatter on off, Dhoni comes down the track and hits it to long on and gets two as Manish Pandey misfields there. 21 off 5 needed now.
19.1
wd
Abdul Samad To MS Dhoni
FIVE WIDES! Way down the leg side, Dhoni comes down the track but misses. Bairstow behind the stumps misses it and the ball goes between his legs and the ball goes to the fence. 23 needed off 6 balls now.
A huge opportunity for a youngster to become a star. If Samad or Abhishek can defend 28 off the final over then they will become a superstar. It will be the leg spin of Abdul Samad who will bowl the final over. A huge call from Warner. A few years ago Axar bowled the final over against Dhoni and was taken to the cleaners.
End Of The Over 19 : 137/5
16 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 418.2
  • 218.3
  • 218.4
  • 618.5
  • 118.6
MS Dhoni
39 (32)
S. Curran
8 (3)
K. Ahmed
3.5-0-34-0
18.6
1
Khaleel Ahmed To MS Dhoni
Fullish around off, Dhoni cannot get under it and hits it to long on for one.
18.5
6
Khaleel Ahmed To MS Dhoni
SIX! Just what Chennai needed! Poor from Khaleel. He bowls a length ball on off and middle, Dhoni pulls it flat over mid-wicket for a biggie. 29 off 7!
Dhoni is having some trouble now and looks like he too is having some muscular issue. The physio is out now to have a check on him.
18.4
2
Khaleel Ahmed To MS Dhoni
Back of a length on middle, Dhoni looks to pull but mistimes it over square leg and gets another two. 35 needed off 8.
18.3
2
Khaleel Ahmed To MS Dhoni
Fuller on middle, Dhoni chips it over the bowler's head and gets a couple.
18.2
4
Khaleel Ahmed To MS Dhoni
MISFIELD AND FOUR! Poor from Samad. Back of a length on middle, Dhoni pulls it to the left of deep mid-wicket. Samad gets there but the ball goes between his legs and to the fence.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has once again pulled out of his run up and he has just signalled that he cannot bowl. So it will have to be someone else who will have to finish this over. Well Warner has decided it will be Khaleel Ahmed who will bowl the remainder of the balls. Meaning one of the spinners will have to bowl the final over.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has pulled out of his run up and walking gingerly. He is stretching now. Looks like a muscular issue and seems like he is done now. Not something Hyderabad would have wanted. Not something any cricket fan wants to see. 5 balls of this over remaining and if Bhuvneshwar cannot bowl it will have to be one of Abdul Samad or Abhishek Sharma.  Well Bhuvneshwar Kumar has his thigh strapped up and looks like he will continue to bowl. This is a risky move as this can worsen the injury for him and if it gets worse Hyderabad might not have him for the remainder of the tournament.
18.1
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Sam Curran
Very low full toss on middle and off. Sam cannot do much but just play it to long on for one. Over to you, MS!
End Of The Over 18 : 121/5
19 Runs
  • 417.1
  • 217.2
  • 617.3
  • W 17.4
  • 617.5
  • 117.6
S. Curran
7 (2)
MS Dhoni
24 (27)
T Natarajan
4-0-43-2
17.6
1
T Natarajan To Sam Curran
Low full toss on middle, Curran flicks it to deep mid-wicket and gets just a single. 19 off the over. Still below the required run rate. 44 needed off 12 balls now.
17.5
6
T Natarajan To Sam Curran
SIX! Sam Curran has hit one of the biggest sixes off the first ball he has faced. Bouncer on middle, Curran pulls it way over backward square leg for a biggie.
Sam Curran joins his skipper out in the middle.
17.4
W
T Natarajan To Ravindra Jadeja OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Fifty and out for Jadeja! This is what the pressure of the required runs going up does. Short ball on middle, Jadeja pulls it but straight to Abdul Samad at deep square leg. He does not have to move an inch and the youngster takes a simple catch. Dhoni is still out there and the batters have crossed as that catch has been taken. No, they have not crossed.
17.3
6
T Natarajan To Ravindra Jadeja
SIX! Chennai needed biggies and Jadeja has got one. FIFTY FOR JADEJA! Natarajan attempts a yorker but bowls a full toss on the pads, Jadeja flicks it over square leg and gets to his fifty in style.
17.2
2
T Natarajan To Ravindra Jadeja
Yorker on middle, Jadeja flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.
17.1
4
T Natarajan To Ravindra Jadeja
DROPPED AND FOUR! The fielding has been good so far but not on this occasion! What's worse is that it goes for a boundary! Good length ball on off, Jadeja miscues it towards long off. Pandey moves backwards but fails to hold on and the ball goes to the fence.
Who will it be now? Khaleel or Natarajan? 63 needed off 18 balls. It is Natarajan who will bowl now.
End Of The Over 17 : 102/4
15 Runs
  • 416.1
  • 416.2
  • 416.3
  • 216.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
R. Jadeja
38 (31)
MS Dhoni
24 (27)
B. Kumar
3-0-19-1
16.6
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Ravindra Jadeja
Length ball around off, Jadeja plays it to the right of point. Abhishek Sharma dives and takes the pace off the ball. Just a single. So good comeback from Bhuvneshwar Kumar. So after going for 12 in his first 3 balls, he has gone for just 3 off the last 3.
16.5
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Ravindra Jadeja
Play and a miss! Bhuvi and Hyderabad needed this! Good length ball outside off, Jadeja looks to cut but misses. There is a stifled appeal and there was some noise but nothing from the umpire.
16.4
2
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Ravindra Jadeja
On the pads, Jadeja flicks it towards mid-wicket. Dhoni and Jadeja are both quick so they get two with ease.
16.3
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Ravindra Jadeja
FOUR! Hat-trick of boundaries! Perfect for Chennai. Yorker but on the pads, Jadeja flicks it fine down the leg side for a boundary.
16.2
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Ravindra Jadeja
FOUR! Bad ball and Jadeja gets another boundary. Good start to the over for Chennai. Short on the body, Jadeja pulls it over short fine leg for a boundary. 50-run stand comes up between the two.
16.1
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Ravindra Jadeja
EDGED AND FOUR! Lucky but Chennai need everything that comes their way. Back of a length on middle and off, Jadeja looks to pull but gets an inside edge which goes to the left and away from Bairstow.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back on.
End Of The Over 16 : 87/4
8 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 1 LB 15.2
  • 215.3
  • 415.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
MS Dhoni
24 (27)
R. Jadeja
23 (25)
R. Khan
4-0-12-0
15.6
0
Rashid Khan To MS Dhoni
Dot to finish the over. A good one and though wicketless it was a good day at the office for Rashid. Just 8 off his final over. Floated on off, Dhoni taps it back to Rashid.
15.5
0
Rashid Khan To MS Dhoni
Flighted on off, Dhoni pushes it to cover.
15.4
4
Rashid Khan To MS Dhoni
FOUR! This time Dhoni waits for the ball to come to him and then pulls it away from the fielder towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
15.3
2
Rashid Khan To MS Dhoni
Good work in the deep by Natrajan. Short on middle, Dhoni pulls it to the left of fine leg. Natarajan runs and dives to save it before the ropes and save two for his side.
15.2
lb
Rashid Khan To Ravindra Jadeja
NOT OUT! Hyderabad have lost their review. The ball has pitched outside leg and Jadeja survives. Floated on the pads, Jadeja looks to flick but misses. The ball hits his pads and goes to the off side. They take a leg bye. Hyderabad players appeal but the umpire turns it down. Warner decides to take the review and replay shows that the ball pitched outside leg.
Warner has taken a gamble here and taken a review for LBW against Jadeja.  To the naked eye, it looked to be missing leg. Let's see what the replays have to say.
15.1
1
Rashid Khan To MS Dhoni
Floated on off, Dhoni looks to hit across but gets an inside edge which takes the ball behind square leg for one.
86 needed off 30 balls now. Chennnai need to throw caution out of the window now and go bang bang. Rashid Khan to bowl out now.
End Of The Over 15 : 79/4
8 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 614.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
MS Dhoni
17 (22)
R. Jadeja
23 (24)
A. Samad
3-0-21-1
14.6
1
Abdul Samad To MS Dhoni
Just short! Flatter and outside off, Dhoni moves inside his crease and then looks to cut but gets a top edge. It lobs towards short third man where the fielder comes running ahead and dives forward but it falls short. A single taken. 86 required from the final 5 overs.
14.5
0
Abdul Samad To MS Dhoni
Flatter on off, Dhoni punches it to cover. Another dot.
14.4
0
Abdul Samad To MS Dhoni
EDGY! Tried to hit that miles but edges it! Loopy ball on off, Dhoni looks to swing it away but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
14.3
1
Abdul Samad To Ravindra Jadeja
Quicker one outside off, Jadeja cuts it through cover-point for a single.
14.2
6
Abdul Samad To Ravindra Jadeja
SIX! Just over the fielder! Jadeja needs to hit more balls into the stands! Flighted ball on middle, Jadeja dances down the track and lifts it over long on for a maximum.
14.1
0
Abdul Samad To Ravindra Jadeja
PLAY AND A MISS! A dot to start! Flatter outside off, Jadeja looks to cut but misses.
DRINKS! Hyderabad are running away with the game! Chennai need 94 from 6 overs but they cannot let their guard down as Dhoni is still out in the middle and we have seen these steep run chases being scaled down before. Chennai, on the other hand, would hope that Dhoni and Jadeja keep going and get out the big shots. Jadeja has struggled but everybody knows how dangerous he is and Chennai would hope that he comes good right about now. Abdul Samad is back into the attack. 2-0-13-1 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 14 : 71/4
10 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 413.2
  • 213.3
  • 1 WD 13.4
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
R. Jadeja
16 (21)
MS Dhoni
16 (19)
T Natarajan
3-0-24-1
13.6
1
T Natarajan To Ravindra Jadeja
A single to end the over! Full ball on middle, Jadeja drives it to long on and will keep the strike for the next over with a single.
13.5
1
T Natarajan To MS Dhoni
EDGY! Good length ball on off, Dhoni looks to swing it away to the leg side but gets an inside edge onto the pads. Only a single.
13.4
1
T Natarajan To Ravindra Jadeja
Low full toss on middle, Jadeja drives it to long on and crosses over for a single.
13.4
wd
T Natarajan To Ravindra Jadeja
WIDE! Down the leg side, Jadeja leaves it alone. Wide signalled.
13.3
2
T Natarajan To Ravindra Jadeja
Good running! Good length delivery outside off, Jadeja cuts it through cover-point. Dhoni wants the couple and takes off. They make it easily in the end.
13.2
4
T Natarajan To Ravindra Jadeja
FOUR! That has raced to the boundary! Will this get Jadeja going? Low full toss on the pads, Jadeja flicks it beautifully through square leg for a boundary.
13.1
0
T Natarajan To Ravindra Jadeja
Jadeja is simply not getting his timing right! Good length ball outside off, Jadeja looks to cut but gets an inside edge back to the keeper.
T Natarajan is back on.
End Of The Over 13 : 61/4
3 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
MS Dhoni
15 (18)
R. Jadeja
8 (16)
K. Ahmed
3-0-19-0
12.6
0
Khaleel Ahmed To MS Dhoni
Another dot! Good length ball outside off, Dhoni punches it straight to cover. Brilliant over from Khaleel Ahmed!
12.5
0
Khaleel Ahmed To MS Dhoni
PLAY AND A MISS! Good bowling from Khaleel! Short ball around middle, Dhoni looks to pull but misses.
12.4
1
Khaleel Ahmed To Ravindra Jadeja
Short ball on middle, Jadeja pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
12.3
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Ravindra Jadeja
PLAY AND A MISS! Good length ball outside off, Jadeja dances down the track and then looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it.
12.2
1
Khaleel Ahmed To MS Dhoni
On a length outside off, Dhoni plays it to third man for a single. Dhoni and Chennai need to attack a lot more. They need 105 needed from 46 balls.
12.1
1
Khaleel Ahmed To Ravindra Jadeja
Good length ball outside off, Jadeja guides it to the off side for a single.
Khaleel Ahmed is back into the attack.  2-0-16-0 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 12 : 58/4
3 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
R. Jadeja
6 (13)
MS Dhoni
14 (15)
R. Khan
3-0-5-0
11.6
1
Rashid Khan To Ravindra Jadeja
Loopy ball on off, Jadeja plays it to deep cover for a single.
11.5
1
Rashid Khan To MS Dhoni
Rashid bowls a floated ball outside off, Dhoni drives it to deep cover for a run.
11.4
1
Rashid Khan To Ravindra Jadeja
Loopy ball on middle, Jadeja tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
11.3
0
Rashid Khan To Ravindra Jadeja
Quicker ball on off, Jadeja punches it to cover. Jadeja is struggling to get going at the moment.
11.2
0
Rashid Khan To Ravindra Jadeja
On off, Ravindra pushes it to point.
11.1
0
Rashid Khan To Ravindra Jadeja
An appeal for caught behind which is turned down! Flatter ball down the leg side, Jadeja looks to flick but misses. Bairstow appeals but the umpire is not interested. Probably flicked the pads.
End Of The Over 11 : 55/4
11 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 410.2
  • 210.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 210.6
MS Dhoni
13 (14)
R. Jadeja
4 (8)
A. Samad
2-0-13-1
10.6
2
Abdul Samad To MS Dhoni
Sensational piece of fielding! Keeps it down to 2! Flatter on off, Dhoni sweetly times it through extra cover. Pandey runs across and dives to make an excellent stop. Saved a couple of runs.
10.5
1
Abdul Samad To Ravindra Jadeja
Short outside off, Jadeja punches it to deep cover and takes a single.
10.4
1
Abdul Samad To MS Dhoni
Tossed up on middle, Dhoni heaves it to the deep long on region for a single.
10.3
2
Abdul Samad To MS Dhoni
Short and outside off, Dhoni punches it to long off and picks up a couple before the fielder cuts it off.
10.2
4
Abdul Samad To MS Dhoni
FOUR! Get your hand out of the way, Samad! That went like a tracer bullet! Chennai need much more of these! Floated ball on off, Dhoni hammers it past the bowler and into the long off fence.
10.1
1
Abdul Samad To Ravindra Jadeja
Flatter outside off, Jadeja cuts it through cover-point for a single.
End Of The Over 10 : 44/4
1 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
MS Dhoni
4 (10)
R. Jadeja
2 (6)
R. Khan
2-0-2-0
9.6
0
Rashid Khan To MS Dhoni
Another fantastic over from Rashid! Just one off this one. Floated on off, Dhoni pushes it to point.
9.5
0
Rashid Khan To MS Dhoni
Leg spinner on middle and leg. Dhoni looks to flick but gets a leading edge which goes to the right of Rashid. He dives and saves runs. Always electric is Rashid.
9.4
1
Rashid Khan To Ravindra Jadeja
Quicker and shorter on off, Jadeja strokes it towards mid off and gets a single.
9.3
0
Rashid Khan To Ravindra Jadeja
Tossed up on the stumps, Jadeja blocks it.
9.2
0
Rashid Khan To Ravindra Jadeja
Shorter on middle, Jadeja punches it to cover.
9.1
0
Rashid Khan To Ravindra Jadeja
Short and flat around off, Jadeja punches it to point.
End Of The Over 9 : 43/4
2 Runs
  • 18.1
  • W 8.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
MS Dhoni
4 (8)
R. Jadeja
1 (2)
A. Samad
1-0-2-1
8.6
0
Abdul Samad To MS Dhoni
Short outside off, Dhoni chops it to point. Super start from Abdul Samad. Just 2 runs and a wicket off his first over. Chennai need 122  in 66 balls.
8.5
0
Abdul Samad To MS Dhoni
Good fielding! Short outside off, Dhoni punches it to the left of cover. Warner dives to his left and saves runs for his side. Hyderabad skipper leading from the front here.
8.4
1
Abdul Samad To Ravindra Jadeja
Jaddu is off the mark! Short around off, Jadeja cuts it to deep point for one.
8.3
0
Abdul Samad To Ravindra Jadeja
Short on middle and off. Jadeja starts his innings with a defensive stroke.
DRINKS! Chennai are in a huge spot of bother at the moment!  They have already lost 4 wickets and are staring down the barrel. They need 123 more from 70 balls and are in need of something special to get them out of this rut.  MS Dhoni is still out there and they will need a big innings from him if they want to win the game from here. Hyderabad, on the other hand, are on top and they need to continue doing the good work. Ravindra Jadeja is the next man in.
8.2
W
Abdul Samad To Kedar Jadhav OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! The change in bowling does the trick! Excellent captaincy from Warner. Floated leg spinner around off, Kedar looks to hit it on the up but ends up hitting it uppishly straight to short extra cover.  The ball comes at a good pace but Warner is too good a fielder to drop those and he pouches it in safely as he tumbles to the ground. 123 needed off 70 balls now. Hyderabad on top at this point of time but with MS Dhoni still out in the middle, they cannot let their guard down.
8.1
1
Abdul Samad To MS Dhoni
Short on middle, Dhoni pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 8 : 41/3
1 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
K. Jadhav
3 (9)
MS Dhoni
3 (5)
R. Khan
1-0-1-0
7.6
0
Rashid Khan To Kedar Jadhav
Tossed up on middle, Jadhav defends it to get through the over. Solid start from Rashid. Just a run off his first over.  Also a start that asked question to the batter in each of the 6 balls.
7.5
0
Rashid Khan To Kedar Jadhav
Shorter on middle and leg, Kedar plays it to mid-wicket.
7.4
0
Rashid Khan To Kedar Jadhav
Googly on off, Kedar does not pick it as he gets an inside edge which takes the ball to the leg side.
7.3
0
Rashid Khan To Kedar Jadhav
Beauty! Now the leg spinner. It is quick and turns away. Jadhav looks to drive but misses and it misses the outside edge only by a whisker.
7.2
1
Rashid Khan To MS Dhoni
Shorter on middle, Dhoni punches it to long on and gets to the other end.
7.1
0
Rashid Khan To MS Dhoni
Rashid starts with a googly. Dhoni looks to drive it with a lunge on his front foot but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Rashid Khan is into the attack.
End Of The Over 7 : 40/3
4 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
MS Dhoni
2 (3)
K. Jadhav
3 (5)
A. Sharma
1-0-4-0
6.6
1
Abhishek Sharma To MS Dhoni
Flatter on middle, Dhoni tucks it to mid-wicket and takes a single.
6.5
1
Abhishek Sharma To Kedar Jadhav
Flatter on middle, Jadhav works it to the deep on the leg side for a single.
6.4
0
Abhishek Sharma To Kedar Jadhav
Tossed up on off, Jadhav prods forward and defends it to cover.
6.3
1
Abhishek Sharma To MS Dhoni
Flatter on middle, Dhoni punches it to long on and crosses over for a single.
6.2
0
Abhishek Sharma To MS Dhoni
Loopy ball on middle, Dhoni runs down the track and then flicks it to mid-wicket.
6.1
1
Abhishek Sharma To Kedar Jadhav
Short ball on middle, Jadhav pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Will MS Dhoni walk out now or will we again see Sam Curran or Jadeja before him?  It is MS Dhoni. Also, Abhishek Sharma is introduced into the attack.
End Of The Over 6 : 36/3
10 Runs
  • W 5.1
  • 15.2
  • 45.3
  • 45.4
  • 1 LB 5.5
  • W 5.6
K. Jadhav
1 (2)
du Plessis
22 (19)
T Natarajan
2-0-14-1
5.6
W
T Natarajan To Kedar Jadhav OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Faf is short of his crease and the ball has hit the stump. The two Chennai batters who have been the best batters for the side are back in the pavillion in quick succession. Chennai in huge trouble now.  On the pads, Kedar flicks it to deep mid-wicket. Priyam Garg is having an awesome game here and cannot do much wrong tonight. He gets to the ball quickly and sends a throw at the keeper's end. Faf is slow in his stride. Bairstow runs towards the stumps and manages to deflect the ball with his gloves onto the stumps. Replay rolls in and Faf is short of his crease. There is no doubt about it but the T.V. umpire has a few looks to see whether the gloves disturbed the stumps or the ball. No luck for Chennai or du Plessis as the replays confirm it is the ball.
Is Faf short of his crease?  He looks in trouble as the Hyderabad players are up in celebrations. Let us see what the replays have to say.
5.5
lb
T Natarajan To Faf du Plessis
On the pads, Faf looks to flick but misses. The ball hits his pad and goes to the leg side. Leg bye taken.
5.4
4
T Natarajan To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Once again excellent use of the feet from the South African. Length ball on middle, Faf makes a bit of room by going away from his stumps and also dances down the track to flat-bat it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
5.3
4
T Natarajan To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Faf continues his good scoring run! Length ball on middle, du Plessis comes down the ground and goes over the head of Natarajan for a boundary.
5.2
1
T Natarajan To Kedar Jadhav
Kedar is up and running! On the pads, Kedar tucks it with the swing to mid-wicket for one.
Chennai are in trouble again with the bat. Who will walk at number 4?  It is Kedar Jadhav.
5.1
W
T Natarajan To Ambati Rayudu OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! What a beauty from Natarajan! Absolute peach to get rid of Ambati Rayudu. A little lapse in concentration as well from Ambati Rayudu. Natrajan steams in and bowls a length ball with a beautiful seam position. It pitches around leg and goes away from Rayudu. Ambati looks to defend but misreads the swing and the ball misses his outside edge to hit the top of middle and off.  Rayudu looked excellent in his first outing but does not have a fairytale return to the side.
End Of The Over 5 : 26/1
13 Runs
  • 44.1
  • 34.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 1 WD 4.6
  • 04.6
du Plessis
14 (16)
A. Rayudu
8 (8)
K. Ahmed
2-0-16-0
4.6
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Faf du Plessis
That must have hurt! Full toss on off, du Plessis looks to swing it away but gets an inside edge and he gets hit near the box.
4.6
wd
Khaleel Ahmed To Faf du Plessis
WIDE! Khaleel bowls a very full delivery down the leg side, du Plessis looks to paddle it but misses. Wide signalled.
4.5
4
Khaleel Ahmed To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Smartly done! Good length ball on middle, du Plessis goes on his knees and paddle scoops it over the keeper for a boundary.
4.4
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Faf du Plessis
Just short again! Very full ball outside off, Faf looks to drive but gets an outside edge. The fielder at short third man dives forward but it falls short.
4.3
1
Khaleel Ahmed To Ambati Rayudu
Just short! Good effort from Rashid Khan! Short ball on the pads, Rayudu pulls it towards deep square leg. Rashid runs ahead and slides but it falls short.
4.2
3
Khaleel Ahmed To Faf du Plessis
Short ball on middle, Faf pulls it to deep mid-wicket where the fielder does well to make a good stop. Three taken.
4.1
4
Khaleel Ahmed To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Beautifully played! Good length ball outside off, du Plessis drives it through extra cover for a boundary.
Khaleel Ahmed is back into the attack.
End Of The Over 4 : 13/1
6 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 1 LB 3.5
  • 43.6
A. Rayudu
7 (7)
du Plessis
3 (11)
T Natarajan
1-0-5-0
3.6
4
T Natarajan To Ambati Rayudu
FOUR! First boundary! Relief for Chennai! Full toss on the pads, Rayudu flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Good end to the over.
3.5
lb
T Natarajan To Faf du Plessis
An appeal for LBW turned down! Full on the pads, Faf looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but the umpire is unmoved. Going down leg.
3.4
1
T Natarajan To Ambati Rayudu
EDGED AND SAFE! Good length ball outside off, Rayudu dances down and looks to heave it to the off side but gets a top edge which goes towards third man. A single taken.
3.3
0
T Natarajan To Ambati Rayudu
Full ball on middle, Rayudu pushes it to mid on.
3.2
0
T Natarajan To Ambati Rayudu
Good length ball on the pads, Rayudu dances down and looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.
3.1
0
T Natarajan To Ambati Rayudu
On a length on off, Rayudu defends it out onto the pitch.
End Of The Over 3 : 7/1
3 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • W 2.3
  • 12.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
A. Rayudu
2 (2)
du Plessis
3 (10)
B. Kumar
2-0-4-1
2.6
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Ambati Rayudu
On a length on off, Rayudu taps it to the off side for a single to end another good over for Hyderabad.
2.5
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Faf du Plessis
Fullish ball outside off, du Plessis drives it to deep cover for a single.
2.4
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Ambati Rayudu
Rayudu is off the mark! Good length ball on off, Rayudu guides it to third man for a single.
Ambati Rayudu is the next man in.
2.3
W
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Shane Watson OUT!
OUT! DRAGGED ON! Chennai are off to a poor start again! Watson's struggles in this year's Indian T20 League continues. Kumar was troubling Watson with his line and length and he gets his reward.  Back of a length ball outside off, Watson looks to cut but it takes the inside edge and it goes onto hit the stumps. Warner is happy as he knows how important that wicket is. Chennai need 161 from 105 balls.
2.2
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Shane Watson
EDGY! Good length ball swinging in. Watson looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
2.1
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Shane Watson
Back of a length ball on off, angling in. Watson pushes it to mid off.
End Of The Over 2 : 4/0
3 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 11.5
  • 1 WD 1.6
  • 01.6
du Plessis
2 (9)
S. Watson
1 (3)
K. Ahmed
1-0-3-0
1.6
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Faf du Plessis
Hits the pads! Short ball on the pads, Faf looks to pull again but gets hit on the pads. Khaleel puts up a huge appeal for LBW but the umpire is not interested.  Good start from Khaleel as well.
1.6
wd
Khaleel Ahmed To Faf du Plessis
WIDE! Short ball down the leg side, du Plessis looks to pull but misses. Wide given.
1.5
1
Khaleel Ahmed To Shane Watson
On a length on off, Watson guides it to the off side and crosses over for a single.
1.4
1
Khaleel Ahmed To Faf du Plessis
Short ball on middle, du Plessis pulls it to deep square leg and crosses over for a single.
1.3
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Faf du Plessis
On a length on middle, Faf tucks it to square leg.
1.2
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Faf du Plessis
Very full ball on middle, shaping in. Du Plessis flicks but finds the mid on fielder. Another dot.
1.1
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Faf du Plessis
Good length ball on middle, du Plessis works it to square leg.
Khaleel Ahmed will bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 1/0
1 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
S. Watson
0 (2)
du Plessis
1 (4)
B. Kumar
1-0-1-0
0.6
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Shane Watson
Inside edge saves Watson! Good length ball outside off, Watson looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads.  Brilliant from Kumar.
0.5
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Shane Watson
An appeal for LBW turned down! Excellent ball from Bhuvneshwar Kumar! Good length ball on off, angling in sharply. Watson goes on the front foot and looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but the umpire is not interested.
0.4
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Faf du Plessis
Chennai are underway! Length ball on middle, Faf flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
0.3
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Faf du Plessis
Some swing there for Kumar! Good length ball on off, angling in. Du Plessis defends it back to the bowler.
0.2
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Faf du Plessis
On a length on off, du Plessis rocks on his back foot and punches it to cover.
We are back for the chase! The Hyderabad players stride out to the middle, followed by Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will start with the ball.
0.1
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Faf du Plessis
Kumar starts with a good length ball outside off, du Plessis watches it carefully and leaves the ball alone.
Match Info
  • Venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Chennai Super Kings by 7 runs
  • Player of the Match Priyam Garg
  • Umpire Paul Reiffel (AUS), Anil Chaudhary (IND) and Yeshwant Barde (IND)
  • Referee Prakash Bhatt (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Hyderabad 164/5 in 20.0 overs
  • Hyderabad 150/5 in 18.1 overs
  • A Sharma dropped on 30 by S Thakur in 17.2 overs
  • A Sharma dropped on 26 by R Jadeja in 17.1 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 34 balls between P Garg (25) and A Sharma (26)
  • Strategic Time-out: Hyderabad 111/4 in 16.0 overs
  • Hyderabad 100/4 in 15.0 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Hyderabad 60/2 in 9.0 overs
  • Hyderabad 51/2 in 7.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Hyderabad 42/1
  • Chennai 150/5 in 19.4 overs
  • Jadeja T20 Fifty: 50 runs in 34 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • R Jadeja dropped on 38 by M Pandey in 17.1 overs
  • Chennai 101/4 in 16.4 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 53 off 49 balls between MS Dhoni (20) and R Jadeja (31)
  • Referral 1 (15.2 ovs): HYD against R Jadeja (LBW) Unsuccessful (HYD: 0, CHE: 1) (Lost)
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 71/4 in 14.0 overs
  • Chennai 51/4 in 10.3 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 42/4 in 8.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Chennai 36/3
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David Warner SRH 548 39.14
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