Chennai inflict first home defeat on Hyderabad this season

Chennai Super Kings consolidated their position at the top with a 77-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad. (BCCI Image)

Murali Vijay scored a quick 29 from 20 balls. (BCCI Image)

But Thisara Perera removed him to pick up the first of his 3 wickets. (BCCI Image)

Michael Hussey was in good knick as he hit 67 from 42 balls. (BCCI Image)

Suresh Raina was in superb form with 99 not out from 52 balls. (BCCI Image)

Dale Steyn gave away just 17 runs in four overs as Chennai posted a huge 223/3. (BCCI Image)

Parthiv Patel smashed 44 from 30 but wickets fell all around him as Hyderabad were left tottering at 64/5. (BCCI Image)

Thisara Perera hit 23 and Karan Sharma scored 39 not out but it was all in vain as Hyderabad ended at 146/8. (BCCI Image)