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IPL 2026 Points Table — Updated After CSK vs SRH: Sunrisers Qualifies After Win Against Super Kings
Cummins took 3-28 as SRH chased 181 with five wickets in hand, with Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen sharing a 75-run stand.
Pat Cummins led Sunrisers Hyderabad into the Indian Premier League playoffs on Monday, defeating Chennai Super Kings by five wickets with one over to spare.
Chennai Super Kings entered the match at Chidambaram Stadium facing uncertainty, as Mahendra Singh Dhoni has stepped back from the Yellow Army's leadership. The home side sought a crucial win to keep playoff aspirations alive.
Australian quick Pat Cummins took 3-28 in his four overs, disrupting Chennai's lineup whenever Sunrisers needed a breakthrough. The captain's bowling limited the hosts to 7-180.
Ishan Kishan made 70 off 47 balls and Heinrich Klaasen added 47 off 26, combining for 75 runs in seven overs. Their partnership proved decisive despite Travis Head failing with the bat.
This victory confirms Sunrisers' place in the playoffs alongside Josh Hazlewood's Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans. Five teams remain in contention for the final spot, though Delhi Capitals need specific results to qualify.