New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former South Africa wicketkeeper batter Mark Boucher described Heinrich Klaasen’s attacking innings against Chennai Super Kings as a “masterclass” after the Proteas batter helped Sunrisers Hyderabad seal qualification for the IPL 2026 playoffs.Klaasen smashed 47 off 26 balls on a difficult Chepauk surface and shifted the momentum decisively during a crucial 75-run partnership with Ishan Kishan as SRH chased down 181 with an over to spare.“I think he should open a…
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New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former Mumbai Indians quick bowler Mitchell McClenaghan has stated that Ishan Kishan’s player-and captain’s development has been “sensational” after the keeper-batsman inspired Sunrisers Hyderabad’s entry into the IPL 2026 playoffs.Kishan smashed 70 off 47 deliveries against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk to help SRH chase 181 six balls down at the time. It was a match winning partnership with Heinrich Klaasen which was vital for Sunrisers Hyderabad.Speaking of the batsm…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin believes that Ruturaj Gaikwad’s batting has been affected by his new role as captain. This comes as the Chennai Super Kings work through a transition phase after MS Dhoni’s departure.Speaking on JioHotstar after CSK’s five-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk, Ashwin discussed the challenges the team is facing now that SRH secured a playoff spot with their win.“Chennai Super Kings are clearly in a transition phase in …
Chennai, May 18 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan played a brilliant knock of 70 while Heinrich Klaasen scored 47 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by five wickets and qualified for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.Chasing a target of 181, SRH completed the chase in 19 overs to register an important victory. With this win, Sunrisers Hyderabad joined Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in se…