Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn believes that Sunrisers Hyderabad’s recent victory against Chennai Super Kings might mark a significant shift in their IPL 2026 season, potentially propelling them up the points table. Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a 10-run win over Chennai Super Kings, propelling them into the top four. This win marked their second consecutive victory after facing two initial losses and their third win overall in six matches.
Sunrisers Hyderabad started strong with a rapid 75/0 in just 5.4 overs, courtesy of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. Despite a slight setback when Abhishek got out, leaving them at 93/3 in eight overs, Heinrich Klaasen’s resilient innings of 59 off 39 balls played a crucial role in steering Sunrisers to 177/6 in 17.2 overs. Klaasen’s partnerships with Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Salil Arora were instrumental in building this total.
Dale Steyn highlighted that Sunrisers Hyderabad’s victory showcased their return to form after a slow start in the season. He mentioned a conversation with Klaasen during the break, where the latter felt the team was slightly short of their target score. Steyn praised Sunrisers’ bowling effort and fielding, emphasizing their commitment and determination throughout the match.
In response, Ayush Mhatre’s brisk 30 off 13 balls led Chennai Super Kings’ chase, but despite contributions from Matthew Short, Sarfaraz Khan, and Shivam Dube, they were limited to 184/8. Klaasen’s gesture towards the crowd after the win, as described by Steyn, symbolized a potential turning point for Sunrisers Hyderabad as they aim to climb higher in the points table.
