SRH vs CSK Highlights Of VIVO IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings Qualify For Playoffs

Chennai Super Kings defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in match 44 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in Sharjah. With this win, CSK became the first team this season to book a place in the playoffs, after missing out on knockout action last season. Meanwhile, SRH are out of contention for a place in the final four

Bowled! Rashid Khan finally gets his wicket as he dismissed Moeen Ali. However, CSK are still in a great position to win the game as the required rate is close to run-a-ball. Moeen Ali b Rashid Khan 17(17).

Wicket! Jason Holder provides the breakthrough as he dismisses Ruturaj Gaikwad. However, it might be too late for SRH as the asking rate is just above run-a-ball. Ruturaj Gaikwad c Williamson b Holder 45(38).

Chennai Super Kings are cruising towards yet another routine win courtesy of the opening combination of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis, who have made batting look simple on what seemed to be a difficult pitch.

Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad have done well to keep hold of their wicket on a difficult pitch and after the slow start, the duo upped the run rate in the final few overs of the restrictions

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis have started well chasing a small total and will be keen on throwing away their wicket. The duo have taken a cautious approach on a difficult pitch as they plan to keep hold of the wickets.

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis begin the chase as they look be become the first team this season to book a spot in the playoffs. The target isn't big and the duo will be hoping to give their team a steady start.

Yet another performance with the bat that left wanting more from Sunrisers Hyderabad as they could only manage another sub-bar score on the board. CSK bowlers did a great job in restricting SRH but Kane Williamson will be hopeful of getting a result given the difficult conditions and the bowlers at his disposal.

Wicket! Josh Hazlewood strikes twice in one over as he breaks the partnership and dismisses Abdul Samad and Abhishek Sharma. SRH are in a dire position at the moment.

Abdul Samad and Abhishek Sharma have huge responsibilities on their young shoulders as after a string of wickets, it is on this duo to make sure that SRH finishes off strong as post a competitive score on a difficult pitch.

Wicket! Wriddhiman Saha's gutsy knock comes to an end he is dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja, Saha tried to pull a short ball but edged it up in the air which was taken easily by MS Dhoni. W Saha c Dhoni b Jadeja 44(46).

Wicket! The string of low scores continues for Priyam Garg as he once again departs early. The SRH batter top-edged a short delivery from Dwayne Bravo which was easily gathered by MS Dhoni. Priyam Garg c Dhoni b Dwayne Bravo 7(10).

A similar occurrence for SRH in IPL 2021 as they have again lost wickets early. However, Wriddhiman Saha and Priyam Garg are taking a cautious approach and building a strong foundation as they aim to guide the bottom-placed team to a competitive score.

Wicket! Dawayne Bravo strikes in his very first over of the game as he dismisses SRH skipper Kane Williamson. The Kiwi missed a straight delivery as he was trapped in front of the stumps. Williamson lbw b Dwayne Bravo 11(11).

End of Powerplay! Jason Roy was unable to repeat his exploits from the last game and after struggling was dismissed for cheap. SRH skipper Kane Williamson and Wriddhiman Saha are now looking to rebuild the innings. Meanwhile, CSK have bowled well and will aim to restrict Hyderabad to a sub-par score.

Wicket! Josh Hazlewood provides the breakthrough for CSK in the powerplays as he dismisses Jason Roy. The Englishman swung his bat wildly and got an inside edge, handing MS Dhoni an easy catch behind the stumps. Roy c Dhoni b Hazlewood 2(7).

The SRH batters are picking up the pace after two quiet overs. Wriddhiman Saha has taken upon himself to up the run-rate and smashed Deepak Chahar for two brilliant sixes in the over.

Jason Roy and Wriddhiman Saha after their brilliant partnership in the previous have been once again trusted at the top of the order by the SRH management, who hope that the duo can once again deliver as they look to keep themselves in contention for a playoff spot.

Chennai Super Kings have won the toss and MS Dhoni has opted to bowl first. Dwayne Bravo returns for CSK while Sunrisers Hyderabad retain the same playing XI from the last game.

Welcome to our live coverage of match 44 of IPL 2021 between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad from Sharjah. This game plays a huge role in the playoff scenario as a won guarantees CSK a spot in the knockout stage while a win for SRH keeps them mathematically in the top four race.