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Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan Royals

Mhatre’s momentum, however, was undone by his own hamstring as he holed out soon after to Klaasen at extra cover. Thereafter, partnerships were hard to come by for the Super Kings.

Eshan Malinga scalped Gaikwad and Sarfaraz Khan, who had lit up this venue with an effortless Ranji double ton just a few months ago. He couldn’t recreate that magic.

After Shivang Kumar removed the dangerous Dewald Brevis, Kamboj and Jamie Overton managed to bring the equation down to 18 needed off the last six balls, but the target ultimately proved a bridge too far.

Published on Apr 18, 2026

#SRH #CSK #IPL #Sunrisers #inexperienced #bowlers #impress #10run #win #Chennai #Super #Kings"> SRH vs CSK, IPL 2026: Sunrisers’ inexperienced bowlers impress in 10-run win over Chennai Super Kings It’s a lot of pressure to have 30,000+ fans pinning their hopes on you to close out a tight game. More so after you’ve made an imperious first impression with a four-fer on debut. On Saturday, 24-year-old Praful Hinge held his nerve to hand Sunrisers Hyderabad a nervy 10-run win against Chennai Super Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.A blistering half-century from Abhishek Sharma and a composed knock from Heinrich Klaasen lifted SRH to 194 for nine, its highest total against the Super Kings.Matt Short, who had spent extended time honing specific lines in Friday’s training, successfully stifled SRH’s left-handed opening pair. That restraint, however, was short-lived. Abhishek shifted from second to fifth gear, regardless of pace or spin dealt to him.For a moment, the Travishek show seemed unstoppable. Cricket, though, rarely follows a script.Ruturaj Gaikwad’s diving catch at mid-off sent Travis Head back, and Ishan Kishan was scooped up for a duck. When a successful Sanju Samson review for a faint edge ended Abhishek’s vigil and a promoted Aniket Verma couldn’t capitalise, CSK has truly clawed its way back.While Klaasen kept chipping away, Anshul Kamboj presided over a masterful effort at the death to leave SRH well short of the statement finish it promised to deliver.While the chase burst into life straight away, Samson’s early positivity was nipped in the bud by Nitish Kumar Reddy in the second over. Any relief was fleeting as Ayush Mhatre came out swinging. A fierce swivel-pull disappeared into the stands, and four more boundaries helped plunder 24 runs off the Vidarbha pacer.ALSO READ | Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan RoyalsMhatre’s momentum, however, was undone by his own hamstring as he holed out soon after to Klaasen at extra cover. Thereafter, partnerships were hard to come by for the Super Kings.Eshan Malinga scalped Gaikwad and Sarfaraz Khan, who had lit up this venue with an effortless Ranji double ton just a few months ago. He couldn’t recreate that magic.After Shivang Kumar removed the dangerous Dewald Brevis, Kamboj and Jamie Overton managed to bring the equation down to 18 needed off the last six balls, but the target ultimately proved a bridge too far.Published on Apr 18, 2026 #SRH #CSK #IPL #Sunrisers #inexperienced #bowlers #impress #10run #win #Chennai #Super #Kings
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Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan Royals

Mhatre’s momentum, however, was undone by his own hamstring as he holed out soon after to Klaasen at extra cover. Thereafter, partnerships were hard to come by for the Super Kings.

Eshan Malinga scalped Gaikwad and Sarfaraz Khan, who had lit up this venue with an effortless Ranji double ton just a few months ago. He couldn’t recreate that magic.

After Shivang Kumar removed the dangerous Dewald Brevis, Kamboj and Jamie Overton managed to bring the equation down to 18 needed off the last six balls, but the target ultimately proved a bridge too far.

Published on Apr 18, 2026

#SRH #CSK #IPL #Sunrisers #inexperienced #bowlers #impress #10run #win #Chennai #Super #Kings">SRH vs CSK, IPL 2026: Sunrisers’ inexperienced bowlers impress in 10-run win over Chennai Super Kings

It’s a lot of pressure to have 30,000+ fans pinning their hopes on you to close out a tight game. More so after you’ve made an imperious first impression with a four-fer on debut. On Saturday, 24-year-old Praful Hinge held his nerve to hand Sunrisers Hyderabad a nervy 10-run win against Chennai Super Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

A blistering half-century from Abhishek Sharma and a composed knock from Heinrich Klaasen lifted SRH to 194 for nine, its highest total against the Super Kings.

Matt Short, who had spent extended time honing specific lines in Friday’s training, successfully stifled SRH’s left-handed opening pair. That restraint, however, was short-lived. Abhishek shifted from second to fifth gear, regardless of pace or spin dealt to him.

For a moment, the Travishek show seemed unstoppable. Cricket, though, rarely follows a script.

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s diving catch at mid-off sent Travis Head back, and Ishan Kishan was scooped up for a duck. When a successful Sanju Samson review for a faint edge ended Abhishek’s vigil and a promoted Aniket Verma couldn’t capitalise, CSK has truly clawed its way back.

While Klaasen kept chipping away, Anshul Kamboj presided over a masterful effort at the death to leave SRH well short of the statement finish it promised to deliver.

While the chase burst into life straight away, Samson’s early positivity was nipped in the bud by Nitish Kumar Reddy in the second over. Any relief was fleeting as Ayush Mhatre came out swinging. A fierce swivel-pull disappeared into the stands, and four more boundaries helped plunder 24 runs off the Vidarbha pacer.

ALSO READ | Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan Royals

Mhatre’s momentum, however, was undone by his own hamstring as he holed out soon after to Klaasen at extra cover. Thereafter, partnerships were hard to come by for the Super Kings.

Eshan Malinga scalped Gaikwad and Sarfaraz Khan, who had lit up this venue with an effortless Ranji double ton just a few months ago. He couldn’t recreate that magic.

After Shivang Kumar removed the dangerous Dewald Brevis, Kamboj and Jamie Overton managed to bring the equation down to 18 needed off the last six balls, but the target ultimately proved a bridge too far.

Published on Apr 18, 2026

#SRH #CSK #IPL #Sunrisers #inexperienced #bowlers #impress #10run #win #Chennai #Super #Kings

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Prabhsimran Singh’s promise edges towards fulfilment at Punjab Kings

“We’ve got a strong batting line-up behind them, and they’ve stepped up when the opening stand hasn’t delivered. But when it clicks, it’s one of the best partnerships in the competition. Other teams play in a similar way, so we know how important it is and want them to keep that freedom.”

He also confirmed that Pat Cummins could make his first appearance of the season for SRH against the Rajasthan Royals on April 25.

Published on Apr 17, 2026

#IPL #Bowling #unit #tactical #tinkering #Praful #Sakib #brilliance #SRH #coach #Vettori"> IPL 2026: Bowling unit will need tactical tinkering despite Praful, Sakib brilliance, says SRH coach Vettori Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain announced themselves in emphatic fashion on their Sunrisers Hyderabad debuts, picking up four wickets each against Rajasthan Royals and easing long-standing concerns around the team’s bowling.Praful made an immediate impact with a searing opening spell, the 24-year-old dismantling the top order with three wickets in a single over. Sakib matched him with a composed, disciplined effort, ensuring the pressure never relented. Together, they provided the sharpness with the ball that Sunrisers had long been searching for.Head coach Daniel Vettori, while encouraged by the performance against the Royals, suggested that adjustments could still be made based on how conditions play out.“We’re playing on the same wicket as the last game. We’re anticipating it to be slightly different and that means we may have to make some tactical changes,” he said.Vettori also downplayed concerns over modest returns from openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma.“Every opening partnership aims to be ultra-aggressive, but it’s unrealistic to expect that to come off every time. We want to stick with that approach because when those two fire, we usually win,” he said.ALSO READ | Prabhsimran Singh’s promise edges towards fulfilment at Punjab Kings“We’ve got a strong batting line-up behind them, and they’ve stepped up when the opening stand hasn’t delivered. But when it clicks, it’s one of the best partnerships in the competition. Other teams play in a similar way, so we know how important it is and want them to keep that freedom.”He also confirmed that Pat Cummins could make his first appearance of the season for SRH against the Rajasthan Royals on April 25.Published on Apr 17, 2026 #IPL #Bowling #unit #tactical #tinkering #Praful #Sakib #brilliance #SRH #coach #Vettori
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Prabhsimran Singh’s promise edges towards fulfilment at Punjab Kings

“We’ve got a strong batting line-up behind them, and they’ve stepped up when the opening stand hasn’t delivered. But when it clicks, it’s one of the best partnerships in the competition. Other teams play in a similar way, so we know how important it is and want them to keep that freedom.”

He also confirmed that Pat Cummins could make his first appearance of the season for SRH against the Rajasthan Royals on April 25.

Published on Apr 17, 2026

#IPL #Bowling #unit #tactical #tinkering #Praful #Sakib #brilliance #SRH #coach #Vettori">IPL 2026: Bowling unit will need tactical tinkering despite Praful, Sakib brilliance, says SRH coach Vettori

Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain announced themselves in emphatic fashion on their Sunrisers Hyderabad debuts, picking up four wickets each against Rajasthan Royals and easing long-standing concerns around the team’s bowling.

Praful made an immediate impact with a searing opening spell, the 24-year-old dismantling the top order with three wickets in a single over. Sakib matched him with a composed, disciplined effort, ensuring the pressure never relented. Together, they provided the sharpness with the ball that Sunrisers had long been searching for.

Head coach Daniel Vettori, while encouraged by the performance against the Royals, suggested that adjustments could still be made based on how conditions play out.

“We’re playing on the same wicket as the last game. We’re anticipating it to be slightly different and that means we may have to make some tactical changes,” he said.

Vettori also downplayed concerns over modest returns from openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma.

“Every opening partnership aims to be ultra-aggressive, but it’s unrealistic to expect that to come off every time. We want to stick with that approach because when those two fire, we usually win,” he said.

ALSO READ | Prabhsimran Singh’s promise edges towards fulfilment at Punjab Kings

“We’ve got a strong batting line-up behind them, and they’ve stepped up when the opening stand hasn’t delivered. But when it clicks, it’s one of the best partnerships in the competition. Other teams play in a similar way, so we know how important it is and want them to keep that freedom.”

He also confirmed that Pat Cummins could make his first appearance of the season for SRH against the Rajasthan Royals on April 25.

Published on Apr 17, 2026

#IPL #Bowling #unit #tactical #tinkering #Praful #Sakib #brilliance #SRH #coach #Vettori

Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain announced themselves in emphatic fashion on their Sunrisers Hyderabad debuts,…

Gaikwad’s lack of returns due to nature of T20 cricket, says CSK coach Fleming

A compelling subplot, therefore, will be how Praful and Sakib fare against Chennai Super Kings’ middle order, particularly if they can force them to face the new ball. That said, the batting arsenal of the five-time champion carries enough firepower to shift gears quickly and recover even if early wickets fall.

CSK has hit a patch of form courtesy of two successive wins at home. It heads into Saturday’s encounter eyeing its first win on the road this season, but will have to do so with a depleted bowling attack. Its pace resources took another hit with Khaleel Ahmed being out for the season with a quadriceps injury after Nathan Ellis already missing out.

Historically, CSK has dominated this fixture 15-7, but the home side’s recent returns, particularly with the ball, allow a far more evenly poised contest this time around. In a clash where both sides carry firepower and flaws in equal measure, one passage of play, one moment of control, or one burst of brilliance could be enough to tilt the balance decisively.

Published on Apr 17, 2026

#IPL #Seasondefining #clash #offing #Sunrisers #Hyderabad #Chennai #Super #Kings"> IPL 2026: Season-defining clash in the offing between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings Sunrisers Hyderabad’s clash with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday is more than just another league fixture in IPL 2026 – it feels like a turning point waiting to unfold. Both teams are seeking to turn promise into something more permanent. It’s a meeting that could change the shape of both campaigns.SRH comes into this contest buoyed by a statement win over Rajasthan Royals secured by its bowling unit led by young quicks Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. The pair brought both control and speed with the new ball, doubling up with variations in the middle and the death.It finally balanced the scales, lopsided for long, due to an aggressive batting order doing all the heavy lifting, relieved that some semblance of balance has finally arrived.READ |  Gaikwad’s lack of returns due to nature of T20 cricket, says CSK coach FlemingA compelling subplot, therefore, will be how Praful and Sakib fare against Chennai Super Kings’ middle order, particularly if they can force them to face the new ball. That said, the batting arsenal of the five-time champion carries enough firepower to shift gears quickly and recover even if early wickets fall.CSK has hit a patch of form courtesy of two successive wins at home. It heads into Saturday’s encounter eyeing its first win on the road this season, but will have to do so with a depleted bowling attack. Its pace resources took another hit with Khaleel Ahmed being out for the season with a quadriceps injury after Nathan Ellis already missing out.Historically, CSK has dominated this fixture 15-7, but the home side’s recent returns, particularly with the ball, allow a far more evenly poised contest this time around. In a clash where both sides carry firepower and flaws in equal measure, one passage of play, one moment of control, or one burst of brilliance could be enough to tilt the balance decisively.Published on Apr 17, 2026 #IPL #Seasondefining #clash #offing #Sunrisers #Hyderabad #Chennai #Super #Kings
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Gaikwad’s lack of returns due to nature of T20 cricket, says CSK coach Fleming

A compelling subplot, therefore, will be how Praful and Sakib fare against Chennai Super Kings’ middle order, particularly if they can force them to face the new ball. That said, the batting arsenal of the five-time champion carries enough firepower to shift gears quickly and recover even if early wickets fall.

CSK has hit a patch of form courtesy of two successive wins at home. It heads into Saturday’s encounter eyeing its first win on the road this season, but will have to do so with a depleted bowling attack. Its pace resources took another hit with Khaleel Ahmed being out for the season with a quadriceps injury after Nathan Ellis already missing out.

Historically, CSK has dominated this fixture 15-7, but the home side’s recent returns, particularly with the ball, allow a far more evenly poised contest this time around. In a clash where both sides carry firepower and flaws in equal measure, one passage of play, one moment of control, or one burst of brilliance could be enough to tilt the balance decisively.

Published on Apr 17, 2026

#IPL #Seasondefining #clash #offing #Sunrisers #Hyderabad #Chennai #Super #Kings">IPL 2026: Season-defining clash in the offing between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s clash with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday is more than just another league fixture in IPL 2026 – it feels like a turning point waiting to unfold. Both teams are seeking to turn promise into something more permanent. It’s a meeting that could change the shape of both campaigns.

SRH comes into this contest buoyed by a statement win over Rajasthan Royals secured by its bowling unit led by young quicks Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. The pair brought both control and speed with the new ball, doubling up with variations in the middle and the death.

It finally balanced the scales, lopsided for long, due to an aggressive batting order doing all the heavy lifting, relieved that some semblance of balance has finally arrived.

READ |  Gaikwad’s lack of returns due to nature of T20 cricket, says CSK coach Fleming

A compelling subplot, therefore, will be how Praful and Sakib fare against Chennai Super Kings’ middle order, particularly if they can force them to face the new ball. That said, the batting arsenal of the five-time champion carries enough firepower to shift gears quickly and recover even if early wickets fall.

CSK has hit a patch of form courtesy of two successive wins at home. It heads into Saturday’s encounter eyeing its first win on the road this season, but will have to do so with a depleted bowling attack. Its pace resources took another hit with Khaleel Ahmed being out for the season with a quadriceps injury after Nathan Ellis already missing out.

Historically, CSK has dominated this fixture 15-7, but the home side’s recent returns, particularly with the ball, allow a far more evenly poised contest this time around. In a clash where both sides carry firepower and flaws in equal measure, one passage of play, one moment of control, or one burst of brilliance could be enough to tilt the balance decisively.

Published on Apr 17, 2026

#IPL #Seasondefining #clash #offing #Sunrisers #Hyderabad #Chennai #Super #Kings

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s clash with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on…