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IPL 2026: SRH vs CSK Updates: CSK lose momentum, SRH seal win

Sat, 18 April 2026

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23:36

CSK lose momentum, SRH seal win

CSK 184-8 (20 Ovs) vs SRH 194-9 | SCORECARD

Sunrisers Hyderabad climb to fourth on the points table, joining two other teams on six points after a hard-fought win. The result also ends Chennai Super Kings’ two-match winning streak.

CSK looked well placed in the chase at one stage, but the quick dismissals of Sarfaraz Khan and Dewald Brevis shifted the momentum firmly SRH’s way.

From there, CSK never quite recovered. Neither Shivam Dube nor Jamie Overton could find any real rhythm at the death, as SRH’s bowlers held their nerve to close out a tense finish.

23:34

SRH hold nerve, win by 10 runs

CSK 184-8 (20 Ovs) vs SRH 194-9 | SCORECARD

Praful Hinge is handed the final over with everything on the line. Jamie Overton starts by picking up a couple through deep mid-wicket to keep CSK in the hunt.

There's more drama next ball -- Overton misses, and a leg bye is taken. Then comes a huge moment as a no-ball is called, with Sunrisers Hyderabad opting for a review, but they end up losing it. A free hit follows, but CSK can only manage a single.

The pressure rises sharply -- 13 needed off 3 balls.

Overton then goes for the big shot¦ but miscues it.

OUT! Taken by Liam Livingstone in the deep. A massive wicket at the death.

CSK are now left needing 13 runs from the final 2 balls.

Noor Ahmad walks in as the new batter and gets off the mark immediately, pushing one towards long-on for a single.

But the damage is already done -- CSK are left needing 12 off the final ball.

The last delivery is kept out for a single, and that brings the contest to a close.

Sunrisers Hyderabad hold their nerve at the death and seal a 10-run victory in a tense finish.

23:26

CSK need 18 off 6

CSK 177-7 (19 Ovs) vs SRH 194-9 | SCORECARD

Nitish Kumar Reddy bowls the penultimate over and starts with control, denying the big shot as Jamie Overton works a single.

Anshul Kamboj rotates strike with another single, before Overton adds one more down to long-on.

Then comes the big moment -- Kamboj finally connects cleanly and smashes a much-needed six, punishing Reddy's missed yorker. A wide follows, and CSK squeeze out a couple of quick runs.

A costly over in the context of the chase -- 12 runs from it. After 19 overs, Chennai Super Kings are 177 for 7, needing 18 runs from the final over.

23:21

Overton survives, CSK stay alive

CSK 165-7 (18 Ovs) vs SRH 194-9 | SCORECARD

Eshan Malinga continues his spell as Anshul Kamboj flicks one to short fine leg for a single.

Jamie Overton then goes hard down the ground again, but the boundary is cut off brilliantly by Heinrich Klaasen, saving two crucial runs.

A big moment follows -- Salil Arora misses a clear run-out chance, and the ball deflects off Overton's back pad. He makes the most of the lifeline, smashing a boundary soon after.

Overton adds a couple more before a single closes the over.

10 runs come from it. After 18 overs, Chennai Super Kings are 165 for 7, needing 30 from 12 balls.

23:15

Big blow for CSK as Dube falls

CSK 155-7 (17 Ovs) vs SRH 194-9 | SCORECARD

Sakib Hussain continues his spell as the batters pick up singles, with Jamie Overton working one down to long-on.

A delivery down the leg side is called wide, and Chennai Super Kings opt for a review -- but they lose it after replays confirm the call.

Overton then chips one to midwicket for a single as the pressure builds.

There's a brief chat between Ishan Kishan and Sakib before the key moment arrives -- Dube is beaten all ends up by a full, straight delivery.

Bowled! Shivam Dube departs for 21 off 16 balls, visibly disappointed after missing a quick, full ball that hit middle stump.

Kamboj is the new batter. He is off the mark with a single.

23:08

Malinga strikes again, Short departs

CSK 149-6 (16 Ovs) vs SRH 194-9 | SCORECARD

Sakib Hussain returns after the timeout and keeps things tight as Shivam Dube and Matthew Short rotate strike with singles. A controlled over brings 6 runs. After 15 overs, Chennai Super Kings are 141 for 5.

Maling continues and starts under pressure as Dube greets him with a boundary. Dube then picks up a couple through deep midwicket and adds a single to keep the scoreboard moving.

But the breakthrough comes soon after -- Short goes for a shot but doesn't get enough on it. He is taken by Aniket Verma in the deep.

Matthew Short departs for 34 off 30 balls.

Overton is the new batter, he is off the mark with a single.

22:55

CSK stay in the hunt

CSK 135-5 (14 Ovs) vs SRH 194-9 | SCORECARD

Nitish Kumar Reddy completes a tight third over as the CSK batters rotate strike with singles. Only 5 runs come from it. After 13 overs, Chennai Super Kings are 120 for 5.

Praful Hinge comes into the attack and immediately oversteps for a no-ball. Matthew Short takes advantage with a clean drive to long-on for a single, while Shivam Dube starts cautiously before exploding into action.

Dube finally breaks the drought with a huge six after 28 balls, bringing life back into the chase, and follows it with a single. Short then finishes the over with a boundary.

A big over for CSK -- 15 runs from it. After 14 overs, CSK are 135 for 5, needing 60 from 36 balls.

22:42

Brevis falls for duck, CSK 5 down

CSK 115-5 (12 Ovs) vs SRH 194-9 | SCORECARD

Shivang Kumar continues, drifting it across the right-hander as Matthew Short pulls one down to long-on for a single.

Dewald Brevis looks to get going but finds the fielder at point for no run.

WICKET! Brevis goes for the big shot against the flighted delivery, but it doesn't come off. He skies it high, and Liam Livingstone settles under it at long-off to take a safe catch.

Brevis departs for a duck -- a wicket that felt inevitable.

Shivang Kumar keeps it tight after the breakthrough as the new batter Shivam Dube gets off the mark with a single.

Matthew Short also nudges one for a single to end the over, keeping the scoreboard ticking but without taking risks.

Just 3 runs and a wicket from the over. After 12 overs, Chennai Super Kings are 115 for 5, needing 80 from 48 balls.

22:38

Malinga strikes again, Sarfaraz falls

CSK 112-4 (11 Ovs) vs SRH 194-9 | SCORECARD

Sakib Hussain returns into the attack and Matthew Short starts cautiously, taking a thick inside edge down to deep square leg for a single.

Sarfaraz Khan looks to break free but doesn't quite get hold of his shots, managing only a single before Short adds a few more with smart placement to deep square leg. It's a steady over overall -- 7 runs come from it. After 10 overs, Chennai Super Kings are 111 for 3.

Eshan Malinga is brought back into the attack and immediately makes an impact. Short works a full toss to deep mid-wicket for a single, but Sarfaraz then struggles to time his shots.

He eventually falls trying to break the shackles -- caught by Nitish Kumar Reddy in the deep. A sharp catch, one hand off the bat handle, and Sarfaraz departs for 25 off 19 balls.

Dewald Brevis walks in as the new batter at the crease. He defends the last two.

22:34

Sarfaraz leads CSK fightback

CSK 104-3 (9 Ovs) vs SRH 194-9 | SCORECARD

Shivang Kumar comes back into the attack after the strategic timeout, and Sarfaraz Khan starts cautiously, initially beaten and unable to score. He soon responds in style, smashing a boundary and then rotating strike with a single.

Matthew Short also keeps things moving with a couple of runs, while Sarfaraz gets a bit lucky off a misfield to pick up another. A steady over overall -- 7 runs from it. After 7 overs, Chennai Super Kings are 83 for 3.

Abhishek Sharma is introduced next, and Sarfaraz immediately takes him on with a boundary. He follows it with a single, while Short chips in with a couple of runs. Sarfaraz then adds another boundary in a busy over, before both batters rotate strike with singles to close it out. 13 runs come from the over. After 8 overs, CSK are 96 for 3.

Shivang Kumar returns again, and nearly gets a breakthrough -- a tough chance goes down off Praful Hinge in the field. Sarfaraz keeps the scoreboard ticking with a single, while Short defends solidly before a few more singles follow. Sarfaraz finishes the over in style with a boundary.

8 runs come from it. After 9 overs, CSK are 104 for 3, needing 91 from 66 balls.

22:12

Malinga strikes, removes Gaikwad

CSK 76-3 (6 Ovs) vs SRH 194-9 | SCORECARD

Eshan Malinga makes an instant impact as he is introduced into the attack.

Ruturaj Gaikwad looks to go after the new bowler but mistimes his shot and is caught by Salil Arora.

A huge breakthrough on the very first delivery for Malinga.

Gaikwad departs for 19 off 13 balls.

Sarfaraz Khan walks in as the new batter at the crease.

Sarfaraz Khan starts steadily, cutting one wide of third man to pick up a couple of runs. A delivery is then called wide, adding to the extras.

He follows it up by tucking one straight to mid-wicket for a single, keeping the scoreboard moving. Matthew Short then joins in with a boundary, before rotating strike with a single.

Sarfaraz finishes the over with another single.

A productive over for CSK -- 10 runs from it. After 6 overs, Chennai Super Kings are 76 for 3, needing 119 runs from 84 balls.

22:05

Klaasen takes a blinder as Mhatre falls for 30

CSK 66-2 (5 Ovs) vs SRH 194-9 | SCORECARD

Nitish Kumar Reddy comes back on and starts a bit loose with a wide. Ruturaj Gaikwad makes the most of it, running hard to pick up a couple.

That brings up a brisk 50-run partnership but it's not without a scare. Ayush Mhatre pushes for a risky second and immediately pulls up, clutching his hamstring and tossing his helmet aside in pain.

It could easily have been worse. A direct hit from Abhishek Sharma and Mhatre was gone. Instead, Gaikwad keeps things moving with another calm nudge for two.

The physios are out now, checking on Mhatre as he looks uncomfortable. Big moment in the chase -- runs on the board but a worrying sign for CSK.

Ayush Mhatre receives treatment from the physios but shows real grit by continuing at the crease, clearly opting to go after everything despite the discomfort.

Nitish Kumar Reddy runs in but aborts his delivery stride at the last moment after slipping on the crease -- a brief pause in the momentum.

Next ball, Mhatre goes for another aggressive shot… and this time he finds the edge.

OUT! Taken brilliantly by Heinrich Klaasen behind the wicket. A sharp, clean catch to end a brave but frantic innings.

Mhatre departs for 30 off 13 balls -- an entertaining cameo cut short by a top effort in the field.

Short is the new batter, he defends the last two.

21:53

CSK race to 60/1

CSK 60-1 (4 Ovs) vs SRH 194-9 | SCORECARD

Sakib Hussain is brought into the attack, and it's a nightmare start. He sprays it down the leg side -- five wides to begin with, giving Chennai Super Kings a flying start. They race to 52 in just 18 balls.

Ruturaj Gaikwad then tucks one to the leg side for no run. CSK opt for a review on a wide call that isn't given on-field, but replays show it's within the line -- review lost.

Gaikwad has a swing and misses next, and it's again not called a wide. The batters settle things down with a couple of singles. Another delivery is called a wide for height, adding to the extras.

Gaikwad finishes the over with a boundary, piercing the field to keep the momentum going.

13 runs come from the over. After 4 overs, CSK are 60 for 1, needing 135 runs from 96 balls.

21:47

Hinge hammered as Mhatre shifts gears

CSK 47-1 (3 Ovs) vs SRH 194-9 | SCORECARD

Praful Hinge continues, but Ayush Mhatre takes him on straight away with a towering six.

Mhatre then finds the fielder at cover for no run, but quickly shifts gears -- lofting one over long-off for four. Hinge bangs one in short and is called for a wide, follows it up with another bouncer that Mhatre ducks under.

Then comes the onslaught.

Mhatre smashes a boundary, follows it with another, and then a third -- a hat-trick of fours. Heinrich Klaasen gives chase, but the ball races away to the fence yet again.

A massive over -- 24 runs off it.

After 3 overs, Chennai Super Kings are 47 for 1, with Hinge suddenly under pressure after his dream start earlier.

21:46

Reddy removes Samson

CSK 23-1 (2 Ovs) vs SRH 194-9 | SCORECARD

Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad walk out to open the innings. Samson takes strike as Praful Hinge starts with the new ball.

Samson gets going immediately, smashing a six to welcome the bowler before taking a single. Gaikwad has a cautious start, beaten once outside off, but quickly finds his rhythm with back-to-back boundaries. A strong start for CSK -- 15 runs from the first over.

Nitish Kumar Reddy comes in from the other end and strikes straight away.

WICKET! Samson goes for the pull but doesn't get the connection right. The ball, angling away outside off, takes the toe end and lobs towards mid-on. Heinrich Klaasen moves across, settles under it, and completes a clean catch.

A big early breakthrough. Samson departs for 7 off 3 balls.

Ayush Mhatre is the new batter at the crease.

Ayush Mhatre starts cautiously, defending a couple before going aerial -- and nearly pays the price. Heinrich Klaasen sprints across, dives full stretch, but the ball just slips through his fingers. A chance goes down, and Mhatre survives, picking up three runs.

A wide follows, adding to the extras, before Mhatre finishes the over in style with a boundary.

Eight runs and a wicket from the over. After 2 overs, Chennai Super Kings are 23 for 1.

21:13

SRH finish at 194/9 after late collapse

SRH 194-9 (20 Ovs) vs CSK | SCORECARD

Anshul Kamboj is handed the final over, and he delivers under pressure for Chennai Super Kings.

Shivang Kumar starts with a single, bringing Liam Livingstone on strike. Livingstone works it away for a single, but Shivang then responds with a boundary to keep SRH alive briefly.

However, the breakthrough comes soon after -- Shivang miscues his shot and is taken comfortably by Gurjapneet Singh, who is perfectly placed in the deep. Shivang departs for 12 off 8 balls.

Praful Hinge, the new batter, scrambles a single, with a leg bye also added in the mix. That leaves Livingstone with the final delivery.

He goes for the big hit, but finds the fielder in the deep -- Dewald Brevis takes another safe catch to seal it.

Livingstone departs for 1 off 5 balls. A clinical finish from CSK, who were excellent in the field and disciplined after the powerplay.

SRH finish on 194 for 9 after 20 overs, with Kamboj striking twice in the final over to close out a dominant bowling performance.

21:05

SRH lose quick wickets

SRH 187-7 (19 Ovs) vs CSK | SCORECARD

Gurjapneet Singh is back into the attack and strikes immediately.

Salil looks to go after the left-arm angle but doesn't get the timing right on a wide delivery. He mistimes it straight into the hands of Dewald Brevis, who takes a sharp catch after positioning himself perfectly.

A well-planned dismissal -- Gurjapneet lures the shot and gets the reward. Salil departs for 13 off 12 balls.

Gurjapneet Singh nails the yorker to start the over, immediately putting pressure on the new batter, Shivang Kumar, who is sent back after initially setting off for a single.

Chennai Super Kings continue to bowl with discipline, with Ruturaj Gaikwad rotating his bowlers smartly in the field. A couple of dot balls follow as SRH struggle to break free.

There’s a moment of relief with a wide down the leg side, but CSK quickly tighten things up again. Another dot builds the pressure before SRH finally manage a much-needed six earlier in the sequence.

A single to end the over. Eight runs come off it. After 19 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad are 187 for 7.

21:00

Kamboj castles Klaasen, SRH 6 down

SRH 179-6 (18 Ovs) vs CSK | SCORECARD

Overton returns for his final over and is met with steady intent from Heinrich Klaasen and Salil, both rotating strike with singles. Klaasen then finds the boundary with a clean strike, before a wide is called. He squeezes out a couple more runs, and Salil finishes the over in style with a boundary.

A strong finish to the over -- 14 runs from it. After 17 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad are 177 for 5.

Anshul Kamboj comes back into the attack and immediately makes an impact. Klaasen swings and misses and he's been bowled! A clever delivery from round the wicket, angled across and straightened just enough to beat the bat as Klaasen plays all around it.

He departs after a superb 59 off 39 balls.

Liam Livingstone comes in as the Impact Player for Sunrisers Hyderabad, replacing Travis Head.

He gets off the mark almost immediately, the ball deflecting off the pad and running down to short fine leg for a leg bye. Salil also rotates strike with a single towards deep backward square.

Livingstone then plays out the remaining deliveries watchfully, defending solidly to close the over.

A superb spell from Anshul Kamboj -- just 2 runs and a wicket. After 18 overs, SRH are 179 for 6.

20:54

Klaasen races to fifty

SRH 163-5 (16 Ovs) vs CSK | SCORECARD

Gurjapneet Singh returns with a disciplined over, starting with a sharp yorker that is neatly tapped away by Salil for a single. Heinrich Klaasen then rotates strike with a flick to deep mid-wicket for one. Gurjapneet keeps it tight with his lengths, but Salil finds a boundary soon after.

A wide is initially signalled, but Chennai Super Kings review it. The replay shows the ball just inside the line -- the decision is overturned. Just 6 runs come from the over. After 15 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad are 154 for 5.

Noor Ahmad comes into the attack next, and Klaasen immediately responds with a massive six. He then reaches a well-crafted fifty off just 32 balls, bringing up the milestone in style.

Salil keeps the strike moving with a single, while Klaasen continues to find gaps, whipping one to deep mid-wicket for another run. Salil defends the final two deliveries solidly. Nine runs come from the over. After 16 overs, SRH are 163 for 5.

20:39

Nitish falls to Overton, SRH 5 down

SRH 148-5 (14 Ovs) vs CSK | SCORECARD

Overton continues his spell as Nitish Kumar Reddy works a single towards mid-wicket. Heinrich Klaasen then takes charge, smashing a boundary and following it up with a couple of quick runs. Nitish adds another single, rotating strike smartly.

WICKET! Nitish goes high again and is caught brilliantly by Matthew Short. He judges the timing perfectly, holds his balance near the rope, and completes a clean overhead catch without stepping back.

Overton strikes again -- his third wicket of the spell. Nitish Kumar Reddy departs for 12 off 8 balls.

Salil Arora is the new batter and he is off the mark with a single.

20:33

Overton strikes again, Aniket departs

SRH 139-4 (13 Ovs) vs CSK | SCORECARD

Gurjapneet Singh is brought back into the attack, and Nitish Kumar Reddy starts steadily, easing one past the bowler for a single. Heinrich Klaasen responds in style, finding a boundary soon after as the ball races away on the quick outfield. Nitish rotates strike again, and then finishes the over with a powerful six.

A strong over for Sunrisers Hyderabad--13 runs from it. After 12 overs, they are 131 for 4.

Noor Ahmad comes back into the attack, and Klaasen starts smartly with a single towards deep mid-wicket. Nitish picks up a couple of quick singles before playing a more watchful phase, tapping one to point without taking the run. He then mistimes a delivery on the bounce but still gets a single to long-on.

Klaasen then brings out the innovation, reverse-sweeping it beautifully over third man for four. The over ends with a dot ball. Eight runs come from it. After 13 overs, SRH are 139 for 4.

20:33

Abhishek falls after blazing 59 off 22

SRH 93-3 (8 Ovs) vs CSK | SCORECARD

Noor Ahmad comes on after a strong powerplay, and Abhishek Sharma immediately keeps the pressure on, greeting him with a boundary. A delivery then slips past Sanju Samson, who cannot stop it cleanly, resulting in a wide. Abhishek rotates strike with a single towards long-on.

Heinrich Klaasen keeps things ticking with a mix of cautious strokes, including a flick for a single to mid-wicket. There is also a missed opportunity in the field as Shivam Dube puts down a tough chance while running in from deep, giving Abhishek a life.

Abhishek continues to attack, but Klaasen finishes the over with a single. Nine runs come from it. After 7 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad are 84 for 2.

Overton is introduced into the attack next. Klaasen takes a single, before Abhishek unleashes another boundary followed by quick runs. However, the innings takes a twist when there is a huge appeal from Sanju Samson for caught behind off.

The umpire initially shows little interest, but Samson insists on a review--and it pays off. A clear spike confirms the edge, and Abhishek departs for a blistering 59 off 22 balls.

After 8 overs, SRH are 93 for 3.

20:32

Overton strikes again, Aniket departs

SRH 118-4 (11 Ovs) vs CSK | SCORECARD

Overton continues and strikes immediately. A short ball into the pitch climbs sharply with extra bounce, and Aniket Verma fails to get any timing on it. He is caught by Noor Ahmad and departs for 2 off 4 balls.

Overton is now on a hat-trick as Nitish Reddy walks in. He safely negotiates the hat-trick ball, nudging a good-length delivery to mid-on for a single.

Heinrich Klaasen swings hard at the next delivery but misses, before picking up a couple of runs later in the over. The final ball brings another single to close things out.

A brilliant over for the bowling side--just 6 runs and a wicket. After 11 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad are 118 for 4.

20:24

Overton strikes again, Aniket departs

SRH 118-4 (11 Ovs) vs CSK | SCORECARD

20:18

Abhishek falls after blazing 59 off 22

SRH 112-3 (10 Ovs) vs CSK | SCORECARD

Aniket Verma is the new batter at the crease as Gurjapneet Singh is introduced into the attack.

Heinrich Klaasen wastes no time, welcoming Gurjapneet with a massive six. He looks slightly surprised by the extra bounce and turn on the next delivery, which he lets go. Klaasen then works one fine through backward square leg for a single, while Aniket sees off the final ball of the over. Seven runs come from it. After 9 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad are 100 for 3.

Noor Ahmad continues from the other end. Klaasen eases one down to long-off for a single, and Aniket gets off the mark with a simple run. Klaasen then shifts gears, striking back-to-back boundaries. The batters rotate strike once more to close the over.

Twelve runs come from it. After 10 overs, SRH are 112 for 3.

19:58

Head, Kishan depart in quick succession

SRH 75-2 (6 Ovs) vs CSK | SCORECARD

Mukesh Choudhary continues, and Travis Head initially stays aggressive, picking up a boundary straightaway. He mistimes the next delivery but follows it up with another four--back-to-back boundaries as SRH keep the momentum going.

But the breakthrough comes soon after. Head goes for another big shot off a full toss but fails to time it properly. Ruturaj Gaikwad shows excellent anticipation, moving to his left to complete a sharp catch. Head departs for 23 off 20 balls, caught by Gaikwad off Mukesh Choudhary.

The pressure continues on Ishan Kishan, who falls for a duck, also caught by Gaikwad.

A productive over for the bowling side--12 runs and 2 wickets from it. After 6 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad are 75 for 2.

19:52

Abhishek storms to 15-ball fifty

SRH 63-0 (5 Ovs) vs CSK | SCORECARD

Matthew Short comes on for his third over, and is met with immediate pressure. Travis Head pulls one towards mid-wicket for a single.

Then the onslaught begins from Abhishek Sharma. He unleashes a stunning burst of power, smashing a hat-trick of boundaries before following it up with two more sixes. In no time, he brings up a blazing fifty off just 15 balls.

It's total dominance from SRH as 25 runs come off the over. After 5 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad are 63 without loss.

19:47

Abhishek, Head power SRH to flying start

SRH 38-0 (4 Ovs) vs CSK | SCORECARD

Matthew Short continues into his second over, pitching full and on the stumps. Travis Head works it neatly towards mid-on for a single. Abhishek Sharma then explodes again, launching another six into the stands. He follows it up with a quick single. Head plays out a couple of deliveries before taking another run to end the over. A productive one for Sunrisers Hyderabad--9 runs from it. After 3 overs, they are 23 without loss.

Anshul Kamboj is introduced into the attack next, but he is immediately met with intent. Head greets him with a six--his first of the innings after being kept quiet earlier. A good-length delivery then lands just short of Noor Ahmad at point for a dot ball. Head then cuts one for a single. Abhishek takes over and smashes a boundary, making it back-to-back boundaries in the over.

SRH collect 15 runs from it. After 4 overs, they are 38 without loss.

19:40

DC stun RCB; SRH off to a good start

SRH 14-0 (2 Ovs) vs CSK | SCORECARD

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head are out in the middle for Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Abhishek on strike as Matthew Short begins the attack.

Abhishek starts with a flick but finds no run, before pushing a delivery through the covers for a single. Head follows it up by working one towards mid-on for another easy run.

There's a bit of movement down the leg side next ball, and it's called wide. Head then looks to cut a delivery towards cover but can't find the gap.

A quiet opening over overall--just 4 runs off the first over for SRH, with the bowlers on top early.

Mukesh Choudhary starts from the other end, and he is met with immediate intent. Abhishek Sharma greets him with a powerful six straight into the stands, setting the tone early. Mukesh strays in line again and Abhishek capitalises, picking up a couple more runs. He then pushes the next delivery towards point for a single.

Travis Head faces a sharp bouncer next, but does well to duck under it. He finishes the over with a single, along with a leg bye.

A much better over for Sunrisers Hyderabad -- 10 runs from it. After 2 overs, they are 14 without loss.

19:33

CSK win opt to bowl vs SRH

Chennai Super Kings have won the toss and have opted to bowl first against SRH in Hyderabad.

Ruturaj Gaikwad said his side will bowl first on a good-looking pitch that is unlikely to change much, making chasing the preferred option. Gaikwad also praised the bowlers for their recent performances, especially in the death overs, while adding that despite the surface looking like a 'belter', they will assess conditions carefully before executing plans.

Ishan Kishan said he would have preferred to bat first on what looks like a good surface. He expected some early movement with the new ball and stressed the need for batters to stay disciplined early on. He confirmed Dilshan Madushanka comes in for Harsh Dubey.

Here are the playing XIs:

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (wk), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain, Eshan Malinga

Impact Subs: Smaran Ravichandran, Harsh Dubey, Liam Livingstone, Dilshan Madushanka, Harshal Patel

Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh

Impact Subs: Ayush Mhatre, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Matt Henry

19:32

Miller buries demons

DC 179-4 (19.5 ovs) vs RCB 175-8 | Scorecard

Delhi Capitals beat RCB by six wickets in Bengaluru.

They go up to 4th spot after Miller's winning runs with 10-ball unbeaten 22.

Romario Shepherd is in the attack to bowl the 20th as 15 needed.

And Miller misses the flick off the full ball and all he gets is a single.

Full ball again and Stubbs flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Low full toss next and Miller gets under it and heaves it over deep mid wicket for a six!

7 off 3 now and Miller lofts the full and wide ball over extra cover for a six!

Miller then flicks the ball down to deep backward square leg for a four to bring up the winning runs and DC win by 6 wickets!

Miller buries some demons with a 10-ball 22.

Rasikh Dar is back in the attack as 25 needed off 12.

And he starts with a low full toss and Stubbs flicks it to vacant short fine leg for a four to start the over.

The batters then take four singles and a couple as 10 come off it.

19:19

DC need 25 off 12 balls

DC 151-4 (18 ovs) vs RCB 175-8 | Scorecard

Bhuvi continues and Miller starts the over with a single to long-off.

Stubbs then digs out the yorker to the leg side for a single.

Miller then flicks the full toss to deep square for a single.

Stubbst then pulls the slower bouncer over deep mid-wicket for a six! A boundary after 26 balls!

Stubbs then brings up his half ton with a flick to deep square leg for a couple.

A single to end the over as 12 come off it.

Hazlewood is back in the attack and he starts with a yorker and Stubbs digs it out to long off for a single.

Miller then takes a tight single to cover as Patidar misses the direct hit.

Stubbs then mistimes the pull but gets a single to mid-wicket.

Miller then takes a single to long on before Stubbs is beaten next ball. He then digs out a yorker as 5 runs come off it.

19:09

DC still in the chase

DC 135-4 (16 ovs) vs RCB 175-8 | Scorecard

Bhuvneshwar is back in the attack and Stubbs starts the over with a single to long off.

Axar then looks to cut and is beaten.

Axar then plays the ball to square leg for a single.

Stubbs takes a single to the off side before and Axar then take a single to deep backward square leg. Axar is walking out injured after cramping up.

David Miller walks in.

Stubbs then gets a single as the ball ricochets off Miller's bat at the non-strikers' end and he runs for a single.

Only five singles are conceded.

Krunal continues and he gives just five singles in the over.

18:57

DC need 51 off the last 6 overs

DC 126-4 (14 ovs) vs RCB 175-8 | Scorecard

Ayush is back in the attack, drops it short and Axar cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.

A dot later, short and wide and Stubbs slaps the ball to deep extra cover for a couple as Axar cramps out as he runs back for the second. The physio is out to check up on him.

After a long break, Ayush bowls a short ball and Stubbs rocks back and drives it hard down the ground past the bowler for a four!

A dot and a single to end the over as 8 come off it.

Rasikh Dar is back in the attack and Axar opens the face of the bat and guides it past the keeper for a four! Front foot no ball called.

Axar then gets a couple off the free-hit.

Axar then knocks the ball to mid-wicket for a single.

Stubbs then gets a single to deep mid-wicket.

Axar then takes a single to cover as he jams out the yorker.

Stubbs then latches on to the slower ball and drives it down the ground for a four!

Stubbs then plays the ball wide of cover for a couple as 16 come off it.

18:41

Krunal breaks the partnership, Rahul out for 57

DC 101-4 (12 ovs) vs RCB 175-8 | Scorecard

Hazlewood is back in the attack Axar starts the over with a single.

A dot later, Stubbs takes a single down the ground.

Wide called next but it is reversed after RCB review.

Axar then cuts the next ball past deep backward point for a four!

A single to end the over as 7 come off it.

Axar is the new man in and Krunal bowls a slow bouncer, Axar plays it to vacant third man for a four.

A dot later, Axar makes room and cuts it to short third man where Rasikh Dar misfields and allows Axar a couple.

Axar takes a single to the leg side next.

A dot to end the over as a wicket and 7 runs come off it.

Krunal continues, he bowls it a big quicker, the ball moves away as Rahul goes after it only to hole out in the deep as Kohli runs to his left and takes a catch at wide long off as he holds onto the catch as it dips on him. Rahul is out for 57 off 34. DC lose 4th wicket.

18:30

The match evenly poised

DC 87-3 (10 ovs) vs RCB 175-8 | Scorecard

Suyash continues and Rahul starts the over with a single to backward square leg.

Stubbs then gets a single to mid-wicket.

Rahul then makes room and drives the ball off his backfoot for a couple to sweeper cover. 50 up for Rahul.

Full and on the leg side and Rahul sweeps it past short fine leg for a four!

Rahul then punches the ball off his back foot to deep cover.

Rahul then knocks the ball to mid-wicket for a quick single as 11 runs come off it.

Krunal continues and Stubbs starts the over with a single.

Rahul then cuts the ball off his backfoot to deep point.

Stubbs then takes a single to long-off.

Rahul then drives the ball to sweeper cover for a single. Stubbs takes single to long-off.

Rahul then plays the ball over the bowler for a single down the ground as 6 come off it.

18:20

DC up the ante

DC 70-3 (8 ovs) vs RCB 175-8 | Scorecard

Leggie Suyash Sharma in the attack now and Rahul pulls the first ball to long on for a single.

Rahul then rocks back, makes some room and pulls the ball to deep mid-wicket for a four.

Rahul then gets a couple off the pads to third man. Leg byes signalled.

Rahul then times the ball straight down the ground for a four! A backfoot straightdrive that. That brings up the 50-run stand.

Rahul then pulls the ball to mid-wicket.

Stubbs takes a single to deep square leg to end the over as 14 come off it.

Krunal is in the attack now and the batters take four singles and a couple off the first five balls and a dot comes off the last ball as 6 runs come off it.

18:10

50 up for DC in Powerplay overs

DC 50-3 (6 ovs) vs RCB 175-8 | Scorecard

Rasikh Dar continues and Stubbs and Rahul take two singles off the first three balls.

Salt then puts in the dive at deep mid-wicket to deny Stubbs a boundary and keeping it down to a couple.

A dot later, Stubbs can't connect fully with the slower one and hits it to mid-wicket for a single as 5 runs come off the over.

Hazlewood continues, full ball and Rahul whips it flat for a six over deep square leg.

A dot later, Rahul cuts the ball past deep backward point for a four!

Rahul then spots the slower short one, arches his back and upper cuts it over third man for a four.

Two yorkers and two dots to end the over as 14 come off it.

18:04

DC lose three wickets in Powerplay

DC 31-3 (4 ovs) vs RCB 175-8 | Scorecard

Rasikh Dar is in the attack now and he starts with a wide before Rahul smacks the ball over mid-off for a four!

Rahul then takes a single.

Stubbs then plays two dots and a single before Rahul takes a single to end the over as a wide and 8 runs come off it.

Stubbs is the new man in and he is off the mark with a four as he plays the wide ball through covers to the boundary. Two wickets and 7 runs come off it.

Sameer Rizvi is the new man in and after a dot he is off the mark with a couple to deep point as Salt puts in the dive to keep the ball from going to the boundary.

Good length ball on the off side, Rizvi goes for the drive only to edge it and Jitesh takes a good catch as he dives to his right to take a one-handed catch and Bhuvi has his third!

Bhuvi continues and Rahul starts the over with a single to deep backward point.

Nair is out next ball as Nair walks out and slashes at the short ball and Salt comes across to his left and grabs the ball out of thin air at deep backward point and Nair is out for 5.

17:50

Nissanka out for 1

DC 2-1 (1 ov) vs RCB 175-8 | Scorecard

Hazlewood opens at the other end and he starts with a six over extra cover.

Rahul then takes a single before Nair is off the mark with a four down to third man.

Nair and Rahul then take two singles off the next three balls as 13 runs come off it.

Impact sub Karun Nair is the new man in and he starts watchfully with two dots as a wicket and just 2 runs come off it.

Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul come out to chase 175 while Bhuvneshwar Kumar opens the bowling for RCB.

And Nissanka is off the mark with a thick outside edge.

A dot later, Rahul takes a single.

Bhuvi then gets the ball to swing into the Nissanka who misses the flick and his hit on the pads in front of the stumps. Big shout for LBW, no says the umpire. Patidar reviews and ball tracking shows it was hitting top of middle and he is out for 1. RCB and Bhuvi strike early.

17:26

Superb execution of death bowling by DC

RCB 175-8 (20 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Delhi Capitals bowled with a lot of discipline to restrict Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 175 for 8 in their Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Asked to bat first, RCB were well served by English opener Phil Salt, who top-scored for the home team with a 38-ball 63.

However, RCB's other top-order batters failed to fire as Delhi Capitals made a strong comeback with the ball, with skipper Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Lungi Ngidi picking two wickets each with their impressive bowling.

Bhuvi is the new man in and is off the mark with a quick couple to long-off.

A single to end the over as Bhuvi digs out the yorker. Just 6 runs and two wickets come off the last over. RCB put on 175 runs.

Rasikh Dar is the new man in.

Jitesh then inside edges the yorker onto his pads for a dot.

Low full toss, Jitesh then swings wildly and holes out to long off. He is out for 14 off 20.

Ngidi continues and the yorker yields a single to long off.

Jitesh then plays the next ball, another yorker for a single to long off.

Wide ball next, Jitesh calls for a single but Krunal is way short off his crease and he is run out for 12.

Natarajan is back in the attack and Jitesh starts the over with a single.

Three dots later, Krunal takes a single as he digs out the yorker.

KL Rahul then asks Axar to review the caught behind off Jitesh's bat. The ultra edge shows no contact with bat and just 2 runs come off the spectacular, yorker-filled over.

17:10

Shepherd out LBW for 1

RCB 167-6 (18 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Ngodi is back in the attack and Krunal starts the over with a single to deep mid-wicket.

Slower-wide ball next and Jitesh goes after it, Mukesh goes for the catch at short third man but doesn't get to it and falls face first as the ball runs to the boundary. A boundary after 25 balls for RCB. Mukesh has put down a chance.

Jitesh and Krunal then take three singles as last 30 runs and 2 wickets have come off the last 30 balls.

Krunal then ends the over with a six as he smashes the overpitched slower ball straight down the ground! 14 runs come off it.

Krunal Pandya is the new man in and he guides the ball to third man for a single to get off the mark.

Jitesh takes a single next ball. A wide later, Krunal cuts the ball to backward point for a single as a wicket and 5 runs come off it.

Kuldeep is back in the attack and after a dot, Jitesh takes a single to deep mid-wicket.

Shepherd then attempts a sweep off a full ball and is hit on the pads, big appeal and the umpire raises the finger. Shepherd reviews but in vain as ball tracking shows it was pitching in line and wickets hitting. Shepherd out for 1. Kuldeep gets his 2nd wicket.

16:58

Axar gets his first

RCB 148-5 (16 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Romario Shepherd is the new man in and after a dot, he is off the mark with a single.

Jitesh then takes a single to deep mid-wicket.

A dot to end the over as a wicket and just two runs come off it.

Axar continues and David plays it to mid-wicket and doesn't take the single.

Axar then bowls it slow and wide, David reaches for it and the edge flies to short third man and he is out for 26 off 17.

Mukesh continues and David and Jitesh take a single each off the first two balls.

A dot later, Mukesh bowls a wide.

David then takes a single to mid-wicket off a short ball and he reviews for a no ball. Review is held up and no ball given.

Jitesh then pulls off a free-hit and only gets a single.

David then takes a single to deep point before a dot to end the over as 7 runs come off it.

16:48

Patidar out for 8 off 4

RCB 139-4 (14 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Axar is back in the attack, he drops the ball short and wide and David slaps it through sweeper cover for a four.

David and Jitesh then take three singles as 7 runs come off it.

Jitesh Sharma is the new man in and he starts with a dot.

A wide called for a bouncer next before Jitesh is beaten on the drive. 10 runs and a wicket come off it.

Mukesh is back in the attack and Patidar welcomes him with a six as he swivel pulls the ball over deep mid-wicket!

A wide later, widish half-volley, Patidar opens the bat and tries to slap it over extra cover, only manages to get the outside edge and is caught behind by KL Rahul and he is out for 8.

16:40

Patidar out for 8 off 4

RCB 132-4 (13 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Jitesh Sharma is the new man in and he starts with a dot.

A wide called for a bouncer next before Jitesh is beaten on the drive. 10 runs and a wicket come off it.

Mukesh is back in the attack and Patidar welcomes him with a six as he swivel pulls the ball over deep mid-wicket!

A wide later, widish half-volley, Patidar opens the bat and tries to slap it over extra cover, only manages to get the outside edge and is caught behind by KL Rahul and he is out for 8.

16:35

David completes 1000 IPL runs; Salt dismissed for 63

RCB 122-3 (12 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Ngidi is back in the attack and after a dot, David stands and delivers as he smacks it over the bowler's head for a six to log 1000 runs in the IPL.

A dot later, David gets a single to long-on.

Patidar then gets a single before David drills the ball through extra cover for a four as 12 runs come off it.

Tim David is the new man in and he is off the mark with a four wide of backward point.

A single down the ground to end the over as a wicket and 11 runs come off it.

Patidar is the new man in.

Kuldeep continues and Salt starts the over with a six over mid-wicket to bring up RCB's 100.

Two dots later, Kuldeep gets the man as he turns it away and Salt plays it straight to long off and he is out for 63 off 38.

16:25

RCB lose 2nd wicket

RCB 99-2 (10 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Axar Patel in the attack now and Salt starts the over with a single.

Padikkal then gets a couple as he leg-side to pull hard at the short ball. Doesn't quite middle it and the ball goes between deep midwicket and long-on.

Axar then bowls it wide, Padikkal comes down the track, gets the outside edge and the ball runs past the keeper for a four.

Padikkal and Salt then take a single each before Padikkal gets hold of the slot ball and hammers the ball straight to long on and he is out for 18 off 13. A wicket and 9 runs come off it.

Kuldeep continues and Salt starts the over with a couple to mid-wicket.

Salt then smashes the ball for a six to bring up a 50, his 2nd of the season.

Off the next four ball, Salt and Padikkal then take two singles as 11 come off it.

16:15

Take on Natarajan

RCB 79-1 (8 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

T Natarajanan in the attack now and Salt and Padikkal take him and he concedes a wide, a four and a six as 14 come off the over.

Kuldeep Yadav in the attack now and he gives just 6 singles in the over.

16:07

Kohli out for 19

RCB 59-1 (6 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Padikkal is the new man in and he is off the mark with a single to deep backward point.

Salt then guides the ball past short third and backward point for a couple.

A dot later, Salt pulls the ball only for it to go past a diving Dar at midwicket and he gets a couple.

A couple past point to end the over as Nissanka does well to put in the dive and save two. A wicket and 7 runs come off it.

Ngidi in the attack now and he starts with a slower, wide ball and strikes in his very first ball.

Kohli comes down the track, tries to go up and over, only to hole out to deep cover and he is out for 19.

Dar continues, length ball outside off and Salt cuts it past backward point for a four!

Dar then bowls a yorker next and Salt gets a single.

Kohli then drives the good length ball wide of mid-off for a single.

Full ball in the slot and Salt swings his arms and lofts it over long on for a six!

Salt then drives the ball to cover and Axar does well to keep it down to a single, but a shy at the stumps allows the batters a second run off a overthrows.

Salt then drives the ball down the ground for a four. 50 up for RCB.

15:51

DC bowlers keep Salt quiet

RCB 34-0 (4 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Mukesh continues, slower short ball and Salt miscues the pull shot but it falls short of Ngidi at mid-wicket. The batters get a couple.

A dot later, Salt digs out the yorker for a single to cover.

Kohli comes down the track, stays on the leg side and drives the length ball uppishly over covers for a four!

Two dots to end the over as 7 come off it.

Dar continues and Kohli starts the over with a single to the leg side off the inside edge.

Salt then gets a couple as he plays the slower ball towards wide of backward point.

A dot later, Salt and Kohli then take a single each.

Salt then digs out the yorker to cover and hares down the pitch for a single.

15:51

DC bowlers keep Salt quiet

RCB 34-0 (4 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Mukesh continues, slower short ball and Salt miscues the pull shot but it falls short of Ngidi at mid-wicket. The batters get a couple.

A dot later, Salt digs out the yorker for a single to cover.

Kohli comes down the track, stays on the leg side and drives the length ball uppishly over covers for a four!

Two dots to end the over as 7 come off it.

Dar continues and Kohli starts the over with a single to the leg side off the inside edge.

Salt then gets a couple as he plays the slower ball towards wide of backward point.

A dot later, Salt and Kohli then take a single each.

Salt then digs out the yorker to cover and hares down the pitch for a single.

15:41

Kohli in top gear

RCB 21-0 (2 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Mukesh Kumar opens at the other end and Kohli starts the over with a single.

A dot later, Salt takes a single to the off side.

Kohli then comes down the crease and drives the ball through covers for a four.

Wide ball next as Kohli goes for a wild swipe at the ball.

Kohli then taps the ball down to point and scampers for a single.

Salt then plays the ball to cover and a dot ball that as 8 come off it.

Virat Kohli and Phil Salt come out to open for Royal Challengers Bengaluru while Auqib Dar opens the attack for DC.

Salt starts the over with a single past point.

A wide later, Kohli flicks the ball down the leg side for a single.

Salt then gets a four through right of backward point.

A single later, Kohli gets his first boundary as the ball flies off the outside edge past diving slips for a four!

A single to end the over as 13 come off it.

15:23

RCB batters in good form, while DC batters struggle

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has won the toss and elected to field against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first of the Indian Premier League matches on Saturday.

RCB will don green jerseys tonight for their 100th IPL game at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Playing XIs:

Delhi Capitals: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (w), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood

Impact substitutes:

Delhi Capitals: Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair, Dushmantha Chameera, Nitish Rana

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jordan Cox, , Mangesh Yadav, Vicky Ostwal

Welcome to updates from the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru on Saturday,

It's the first of the double headder today and RCB will look to continue in their momentum.

Almost a month into IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have evolved into the most complete unit in the competition and they will be eager to strengthen their hold on this tag when they face the struggling Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Focus has largely remained on Virat Kohli, and the batting talisman has not disappointed his fans either, holding the Orange Cap for the time being.

But even Kohli would acknowledge that the RCB batting no longer solely depends on him. Skipper Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt and Tim David have all left their indelible marks on RCB's victories this season with buccaneering batting efforts, and they will be eager for an encore against DC.

Patidar, in particular, has been impressive with his awesome six-hitting spree, leading the chart with 21 maximums from five matches and three ahead of the marauding Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals.

These efforts have probably freed up Kohli to pursue his craft, calm in the knowledge that there are more shoulders to carry the side's batting.

RCB also have a capable bowling unit under Australian quick Josh Hazlewood. They have found the perfect line and length to be effective at the Chinnaswamy.

Vice-captain Jitesh Sharma hinted as much. "I think this year we are very smart about the wicket, we are adjusting to the wicket, we are tactically working, and I think that's why we are winning all the games at home. I think that shows that we are working smartly and efficiently," Jitesh said after the previous match against Lucknow Super Giants in Bengaluru.

In contrast, the Delhi Capitals are still searching for capable shoulders to scaffold their batting. They have some experienced batters in KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller and Nitish Rana, but none of them have been consistent so far, and even a fifth place on the table with four points looks like an exaggeration at this point.

Young batter Sameer Rizvi alone has shown some stomach for a fight, scoring two half-centuries and those general failures have aptly reflected in their defeats in the last two matches.

In fact, their two wins this season have come against Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, both of whom have been struggling more than DC.

Skipper Axar Patel too has been a big let down this season, managing just three wickets and as many runs across four matches.

Similarly, inconsistency plagues them in bowling too. Star left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav looks totally out of sorts having taken just three wickets after leaking nearly 10 runs an over, while pacers Mukesh Kumar and T Natarajan's good moments have been few and far between.

It will be a tough job for them to contain RCB's batting line-up which is currently firing from all cylinders.

Unless Delhi's batters find their own cricketing smarts, the contest will be a lopsided one as it has been the case with the other three previous matches in Bengaluru.

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