Cheenai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2027 • Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 43 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2027, Cheenai Super Kings took on Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 26, 2026, 04:54 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 43 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 417 runs and 15 wickets fall between Cheenai Super Kings (230/5 in 20.0 overs) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (187/10 in 19.1 overs).
2. Cheenai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (230/5)
Batting in the first innings, Cheenai Super Kings finished on 230/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Cheenai Super Kings accumulated 73 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Sanju Samson spearheaded the batting effort with 124 runs off 62 balls (including 8 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 200.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Dewald Brewis, who contributed 51 runs off 25 deliveries, while Kartik Sharma added 24 (17b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 1, byes: 2, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Harshal Patel led the bowling figures with 2/38 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.50), assisted by Pat Cummins (2/35 in 3.0 overs).
3. Sunrisers Hyderabad Chase & Second Innings Summary (187/10)
Pursuing a target of 231 runs for victory, Sunrisers Hyderabad recorded 187/10 in 19.1 overs at a scoring rate of 9.76 runs per over. Salil Arora anchored the chase for Sunrisers Hyderabad with 46 runs from 30 balls (4 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 153.3), alongside Travis Head who chipped in with 35 off 18 balls. Defending the total, Spencer Jhonson delivered a key spell of 3/41 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.25, while Noor Ahmad finished with 2/27 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sanju Samson and Dewald Brewis (Cheenai Super Kings), who combined for 106 runs off 55 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Dewald Brewis 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 168.0 total points, followed closely by Dewald Brewis (87.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson.