SRH vs CSK IPL 2024 Recap: Sunrisers Win by 6 Wickets

Indian Premier LeagueResult

Sunrisers Hyderabad

166/4

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad · Friday, 5 April 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 6 wicketsPlayer of the match: Abhishek Sharma

Match preview

Sunrisers Hyderabad chase 166 to beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets

Match overview

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on 5 April 2024. Chennai posted 165 for 5 batting first, a total that sat 27 runs below the venue's average first-innings score of 192 across 104 T20 matches. SRH's response was emphatic. They plundered 78 runs in the powerplay for just 1 wicket, nearly double the ground's powerplay average of 43, and from that point the result was rarely in question. SRH reached 166 for 4, with Abhishek Sharma taking the Player of the Match award for his role in that explosive opening phase.

Chennai's innings had its moments. Their powerplay yielded 48 runs for 1 wicket, a reasonable start, and the middle overs added 79 more. But those middle overs also cost 3 wickets, which blunted any late acceleration. The death overs brought only 38 runs for 1 wicket, leaving CSK short of what this venue typically demands from a team wanting to defend a total.

SRH's chase barely needed a second look after the powerplay. They added 57 in the middle overs for 2 wickets and closed out the final phase for 31 runs and 1 wicket. Winning with wickets to spare reflected how comfortably the target had been set up in those first six overs.

Venue and conditions

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has hosted 104 T20 matches and has a well-established reputation as a ground that suits batters, particularly in the first innings. The average first-innings score of 192 and average second-innings score of 179 confirm that chasing sides do face a genuine challenge here, though the 54% chase success rate shows it is manageable with a strong start.

Powerplay performance tends to be decisive at this ground. The venue average of 43 powerplay runs reflects how significant SRH's 78 in six overs truly was in this match. Their opening burst did not just build a platform; it effectively removed any pressure from the equation. Death-over scoring at the ground averages 40 runs, so Chennai's 38 in the back end was broadly in line with expectation, which underlines that the deficit was accumulated in the middle phase rather than at the death.

The toss has only a limited historical edge here. Teams fielding first have done so 49% of the time across those 104 matches, suggesting the toss decision at this venue is finely balanced rather than a clear cut advantage either way.

How to watch

IPL fixtures are available in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with live streaming via Sky Go and the NOW TV streaming service for those without a full Sky subscription. Matches in India typically start at 19:30 IST, which corresponds to 14:00 BST or 15:00 BST depending on the time of year, so afternoon viewing is the norm for UK fans during the IPL window.

Recent form

Heading into this fixture, Chennai Super Kings had won two of their last three completed IPL matches in the 2024 season, with victories over Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore preceding a loss to Delhi Capitals. Their form over a wider window also included wins against Gujarat Titans in 2023, pointing to a side that has been broadly consistent without being dominant.

Sunrisers Hyderabad came into the match having split their last three 2024 outings: a win over Mumbai Indians sandwiched between defeats against Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders. Their form over 2023 had been poor, with back-to-back losses against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This result against Chennai, built on a single explosive powerplay, suggested a side capable of producing high-quality cricket in bursts even when their overall consistency had been questioned.

Talking points

What to look out for

5 angles

Headline angle

SRH powerplay blitz made the chase look routine

Sunrisers Hyderabad smashed 78 runs in the powerplay for the loss of just 1 wicket, well above the venue's powerplay average of 43. That foundation made a target of 166 look modest. Chennai never recovered the initiative after those first six overs.

Angle 02

Abhishek Sharma named Player of the Match

Abhishek Sharma earned the individual award after driving SRH's extraordinary powerplay burst. His contribution at the top of the order was central to the chase being completed with wickets in hand. The award underlined how far ahead SRH were from the outset of their innings.

Angle 03

Chennai's 165/5 fell well short of venue norms

The average first-innings score at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium across 104 matches is 192. Chennai's total of 165 for 5 was 27 runs below that benchmark. Their middle overs yielded 79 runs but also cost 3 wickets, blunting any chance of a bigger finish.

Angle 04

SRH won the toss and chose to bowl first

Sunrisers Hyderabad elected to field after winning the toss, a call consistent with Hyderabad's conditions. The venue's chase success rate of 54% across 104 T20 matches gives the side batting second a marginal statistical edge, and SRH converted that edge with room to spare.

Angle 05

Head-to-head record still heavily favours Chennai

Despite this result, Chennai Super Kings lead the overall head-to-head against Sunrisers Hyderabad 15 wins to 7 from 22 meetings. SRH have now won two of the last five encounters, suggesting the gap between the sides is closing in recent seasons.

Context

Key insights

Historical · Not official

Venue par

209

Avg 1st innings score at National Stadium

74 matches · 2004–2023

Chase success

58%

Chases completed successfully at National Stadium

74 matches · 2004–2023

Head to head

15 — 7

Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 22 meetings

2013–2025

Powerplay

45/1.1

Average runs/wickets in overs 1–6 at National Stadium

Chennai Super Kings form

56%

Overall win rate — 256 matches 2007–2026

Recent: W · L · L · L · W

Historical aggregates derived from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org) under ODC-BY licence. 2001/02–2026 IPL seasons. For editorial context only — not official live match data, not a forecast, and not betting advice. Projections and comparisons above are frozen from the live state and may not match final statistics.

The rivalry

Who could decide it

Chennai Super Kings hold a commanding head-to-head advantage over Sunrisers Hyderabad, winning 15 of their 22 IPL meetings. SRH's 7 wins include two of the last five encounters, which points to a more competitive recent pattern even if the overall ledger still tilts firmly towards CSK.

Recent meetings

Last 5

2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets at Chepauk
2024: Chennai Super Kings won by 78 runs at Chepauk
2023: Chennai Super Kings won by 7 wickets at Chepauk
2022: Chennai Super Kings won by 13 runs at Maharashtra
2022: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 8 wickets at DY Patil

Key player · Sunrisers Hyderabad

Abhishek Sharma

Player of the Match in this fixture, Abhishek Sharma was the primary architect of SRH's powerplay assault. His aggression at the top of the order put the chase beyond doubt inside the first six overs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

AS Joseph

Alzarri Joseph has shown the ability to take wickets in cluster, most memorably recording 6 wickets for 12 runs in just 3.7 overs in an IPL fixture in April 2019. At a venue where death-over average runs are 40, his pace and ability to surprise top orders make him a threat in any SRH attack.

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Chennai Super Kings

RA Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja offers Chennai Super Kings genuine dual value as a middle-order batter and a bowler capable of controlling T20 phases. His ability to limit scoring in the middle overs is particularly relevant at Hyderabad, where the middle phase of 6 overs yielded 79 runs and 3 wickets in this match.

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Chennai Super Kings

R Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin brings proven experience in sub-continental conditions and has a history of applying pressure through the middle overs. CSK's middle phase cost them dearly in this match, and Ashwin's ability to slow scoring and take wickets remains central to how Chennai look to wrestle back control.

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Angles to watch

Analytical angles worth tracking

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

Powerplay run markets at this venue may attract interest: SRH's 78 in the powerplay was nearly double the venue's average of 43, suggesting innings-opening batting form is a key variable to assess before the market opens.
The venue's chase success rate of 54% across 104 matches gives a marginal historical edge to the team batting second; toss result and decision can therefore be a relevant early signal for in-play markets.
Player of the Match and top-batter markets may offer more editorial value than outright result lines when a single dominant opening performance, as seen here, can define the outcome.
Chennai's recent form, which includes two wins and one loss in their last three 2024 matches before this game, suggests their outright lines will vary considerably depending on squad selection and conditions.

For editorial context only. Not a forecast and not betting advice. 18+ only, please gamble responsibly.

Questions

Frequently asked

Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 6 wickets at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. They chased down Chennai Super Kings' total of 165 for 5, reaching 166 for 4 to take the match.

Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad was named Player of the Match. He was central to SRH's powerplay assault, which produced 78 runs for just 1 wicket in the first six overs of the chase.

IPL fixtures are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check your local listings for the specific start time, noting that matches in India typically begin in the evening IST, which puts them in the afternoon or early evening UK time.

Across 22 IPL meetings, Chennai Super Kings lead 15 wins to 7 against Sunrisers Hyderabad with no no-results. SRH have, however, won two of the last five encounters between the sides.

Across 104 T20 matches at the venue, the average first-innings score is 192. Chennai's total of 165 for 5 in this match was 27 runs below that average, which made the chase considerably more straightforward for SRH.

Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to field first, a decision that proved well-judged. The venue has a chase success rate of 54% across its T20 history, and SRH backed that trend by chasing down 166 with 6 wickets to spare.

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