Chennai Super Kings down Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk: Key stats

3rd half-century against SRH for Gaikwad

Gaikwad's 98-run knock was laced with 10 fours and three sixes (SR: 181.48). In 61 IPL matches, Gaikwad owns 2,244 runs at 42.33. His strike rate reads 138.09. In addition to 17 half-centuries, the stylish batter has clobbered two tons. Gaikwad has surpassed 200 IPL fours (207). As per ESPNcricinfo, he has smashed 394 runs versus SRH at 56.28. He owns three half-centuries.

Gaikwad owns four fifty-plus scores this season

Having played nine matches this season, Gaikwad has already smoked one ton and three half-centuries. He owns 447 runs at an average of 63.85. His strike rate is 149.9. He is the second-highest run-scorer at the moment behind Virat Kohli (500).

4th dismissal against left-arm pacers this season

Gaikwad has failed to get going against left-arm pacers this season. Across eight innings, he has scored 92 runs from 69 balls at a strike rate worth 133.33. Notably, he has been dismissed on four occasions. He averages 23. T Natarajan dismissed Gaikwad for the third time in IPL history. The latter owns 35 runs from 26 balls at 11.66 (SR: 134.61).

Daryl Mitchell slams his maiden IPL half-century

Mitchell slammed a 32-ball 52. He shared a solid 107-run stand alongside Gaikwad for the second wicket. Mitchell's knock was laced with seven fours and a six. He struck at 162.50. He has raced to 4,449 runs in 203 T20 matches at 31.33. He registered his 22nd fifty (SR: 135.14). Across eight IPL matches this season, Mitchell has 198 runs at 28.28 (SR: 132).

Deshpande shines with 4/27

CSK pacer Tushar Deshpande was brilliant for his side. He started poorly, conceding 14 runs from his first four deliveries. He dismissed Travis Head and Anmolpreet Singh off successive balls. In his second over, the right-arm pacer dismissed Abhishek Sharma. He came back in the 18th over to send Pat Cummins back. Deshpande claimed 4/27 from three overs.

Key numbers for the CSK bowlers

In 32 IPL matches, Deshpande now owns 35 wickets at 31.31. He picked up his maiden IPL four-fer. Mustafizur Rahman managed 2/19 from 2.5 overs. He owns 61 IPL scalps at 28.52. In IPL 2024, the left-arm pacer has 14 scalps at 21.14. Ravindra Jadeja claimed 1/22 from his four overs. In 235 matches, he owns 157 scalps at 30.12.

Markram scores 32 for SRH

Aiden Markram was the lone fighter for SRH. He scored 32 from 26 balls, slamming four fours. In 42 matches, Markram owns 974 runs at 31.41 (SR: 131.26). This season, the Proteas ace has scored 199 runs from nine matches.

CSK become 3rd side with 50 wins at home

CSK claimed their 50th win at Chepauk. They are now the third side to clock 50-plus wins at home in the IPL after Mumbai Indians (51) and Kolkata Knight Riders (50). SRH have played five matches at Chepauk, losing all five. Mitchell claimed five catches versus SRH, equaling the record of Mohammad Nabi for most catches by an outfielder in an IPL match.

Unique records scripted 

As per Cricbuzz, this is 2nd lowest total this season while chasing after Gujarat Titans' 130 vs Lucknow Super Giants. This is also the joint-lowest team total for SRH against CSK in IPL. Meanwhile, for the first time this season SRH have been all-out and it's also the first time CSK got any team all-out this season.

Dhoni attains this IPL record

MS Dhoni claimed his 150th match win as a player. He is now the first to attain this milestone in the cash-rich league. Jadeja and Rohit Sharma are next with 133 wins each.

Here's the points table

CSK have moved to third in the points table. They have five wins and four defeats from nine matches (NRR: +0.810). SRH are fourth, with five wins and four defeats from nine matches (NRR: +0.075).