In the 18th match of IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings clashed with Sunrisers Hyderabad. The match took place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, where Sunrisers Hyderabad displayed a magnificent performance. Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by six wickets.
Hyderabad Secures Victory
At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings faced each other. Hyderabad emerged victorious, defeating Chennai by six wickets. Chennai, batting first, scored 165 runs while losing five wickets. In response, Hyderabad chased down the target of 166 runs with four wickets remaining in just 16 balls. Thus, Hyderabad successfully defeated Chennai Super Kings at their home ground.
Abhishek’s Stormy Innings
Abhishek Sharma, who came to bat for Sunrisers Hyderabad, played a stormy innings, putting pressure on Chennai. Abhishek contributed significantly to the team’s total by scoring 37 runs. The young left-handed batsman Abhishek Sharma scored 37 runs off 12 balls, including 4 sixes and 3 fours. Following Abhishek’s innings, Eden Markram, along with Travis Head and Shahbaz Ahmed, stabilized the innings for Hyderabad.
Half-Century by Eden Markram
Sunrisers Hyderabad displayed excellent batting performance. Abhishek Sharma scored 37 runs for the team, followed by Eden Markram, who played a half-century innings to lead the team to victory. Markram completed his half-century by scoring 50 runs off 35 balls. However, Chennai Super Kings’ Moin Ali dismissed him in the LBW.
Later, Neetish Reddy, along with Hanerik Klassen, came to bat and finished the match in the 19th over, securing victory for Sunrisers Hyderabad.