Cheenai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 23 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Cheenai Super Kings took on Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 18, 2026, 04:59 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 23 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 417 runs and 11 wickets fall between Cheenai Super Kings (220/5 in 20.0 overs) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (197/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. Cheenai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (220/5)
Batting in the first innings, Cheenai Super Kings finished on 220/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Cheenai Super Kings accumulated 78 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Sanju Samson spearheaded the batting effort with 67 runs off 39 balls (including 6 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 171.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Ruturaj Gaikwad, who contributed 41 runs off 22 deliveries, while Shivam Dube added 36 (20b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 1, byes: 1, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Sakib Hussain led the bowling figures with 2/48 in 4.0 overs (economy 12.00), assisted by Shivang Kumar (1/34 in 4.0 overs).
3. Sunrisers Hyderabad Chase & Second Innings Summary (197/6)
Pursuing a target of 221 runs for victory, Sunrisers Hyderabad recorded 197/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.85 runs per over. Ishan Kishan anchored the chase for Sunrisers Hyderabad with 59 runs from 35 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 168.6), alongside Nitish Kumar Reddy who chipped in with 32 off 19 balls. Defending the total, Noor Ahmad delivered a key spell of 2/26 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.50, while Anshul Kamboj finished with 2/34 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson (Cheenai Super Kings), who combined for 91 runs off 45 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Travis Head making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Sanju Samson (Cheenai Super Kings) topped the match rankings with 105.0 total points, followed closely by Ishan Kishan (95.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson.