The impact was illustrated by the two blistering half-centuries scored by Chennai's openers en route to their 129-run stand off 78 balls. CSK eventually chased down the target with nine balls to spare.
Gaikwad made 75 off 44 balls (12x4) while du Plessis scored 56 off 38 balls (6x4, 1x6) as CSK chased down 171/3 put up by SRH with nine balls to spare.
Dominant CSK extended their supremacy with a 7-wicket win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delh against SRH, with batting approach being the sole difference between the two. While David Warner and Manish Pandey struggled through their entire innings, Chennai's openers stole the show with their breath-taking stroke playing.
Warner combined with Manish Pandey to put up a century stand which comprised half-century scores of both the batters, off 83 balls. SRH did revive from their early blow, but the conservative approach left them with 128 onboard for the loss of just one wicket at the start of the 18th over.
Warner scored his first half-century this season with a knock of 57 runs off 55 balls.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, who stand in the bottom of the points table with just one win in five games, have brought back Manish Pandey to strengthen their middle-order lineup. Chennai Super Kings, who have an ooportunity to recalim the top spot, have brought back Lungi Ngidi and Moeen Ali.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner has opted to bat first after winning the toss vs MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings; Dhoni said he is happy to lose toss as he was looking to bowl first because of dew.
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Chennai Super Kings enjoy a heavy advantage over SRH in head-to-head stats, with 11 wins in 15 encounters between the two sides.
After losing their first game of the season to Delhi Capitals, the Chennai franchise has not lost a single game.
The three-time champions had an underwhelming 2020 season but the team, packed with seasoned players, is now displaying the efficiency it is known for.
According to a report in 9News early Tuesday morning, Australian cricketers including David Warner and Steve Smith are now hoping to be flown home to India before borders shut.
The New Zealander's latest tryst with the Super Over came on Sunday night when his team Sunrisers Hyderabad failed to achieve the desired result in its IPL match against Delhi Capitals.
The SRH captain trained his guns at coach Trevor Bayliss and mentor VVS Laxman, without naming them; saying they have big say in picking line-up.
Rishabh Pant and Shikhar Dhawan countered Rashid Khan in the Super Over to get the job done at Chepauk.
Warner isn't entirely disappointed having to chase again in IPL 2021, however, SRH will be without their key bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the tie
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History seems to be favouring the Hyderabadis who enjoy a superior head-to-head record over their capital rivals.
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