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IPL 2026 CSK vs SRH: Cummins and Kishan Show the Way as Sunrisers March Into Playoffs
Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan powered a 181-run chase as Sunrisers Hyderabad won by five wickets and clinched an IPL playoff place.
On Monday, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, securing a playoff spot in the 2026 Indian Premier League .
Chennai posted 180/7 after opting to bat first, with Dewald Brevis scoring 44 and Shivam Dube contributing 26; SRH captain Pat Cummins restricted the damage with 3/28.
Ishan Kishan anchored the chase with 70 runs while Heinrich Klaasen added 47, combining to guide Sunrisers past the target despite Travis Head's early departure.
This victory confirmed Gujarat Titans' playoff qualification, while Chennai slipped to sixth in the points table with their tournament future now beyond their control.
With only one playoff spot remaining vacant, Chennai competes against other teams on 12 points, trailing fourth-placed Punjab Kings for the final post-season berth.