Eshan Malinga Shines with Three-Wicket Haul as SRH Seal 10-Run Win over CSK
A brilliant spell from Eshan Malinga has set up Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 10-run victory against Chennai Super Kings on April 18 at Hyderabad. His three-wicket haul, conceding 29 runs, has set up the third win for the side. With this win, SRH moved to the fourth position of the IPL 2026 points table. After being invited to bat first, SRH’s Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head opened the innings while Matt Short opened the bowling attack. Abhishek Sharma made a stunning start, smashing a 15-ball fifty, while Travis Head had a decent start. Mukesh Choudhary bagged the wickets of Travis Head and Ishan Kishan in the final over of the powerplay. With Travis Head got dismissed on a full toss delivery, Ishan Kishan sliced the ball to mid off as Gaikwad caught the ball safely. By the end of powerplay, SRH scored 75 runs for two wickets. Jamie Overton who introduced to bowling attack, bagged the wicket of Abhishek Sharma for 59 runs. He caught out behind the wickets on an outside edge. Abhishek Sharma’s knock included …
