IPL 7, CSK vs SRH: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 50

Hyderabad won the toss and elected to field against Chennai

Welcome to the coverage of the Indian Premier League 2014, Match 50 between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad from the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai.

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by six wickets with two balls to spare at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai. What a sterling run-chase from Hyderabad! David Warner ignited a flying start for Hyderabad with a flurry of crunching boundaries. Dhawan sensibly decided to bide his time early on, letting Warner dazzle. The Aussie dynamo raced to 90 before chopping a Hastings ball onto the stumps. Following Warner's dismissal, Dhawan took over the baton from the former and stayed there till the finish to keep Hyderabad in the hunt for the play-offs. Chennai's bowlers lacked penetration, the fielders were sloppy as well. The spin trio of Ashwin, Jadeja and Negi were far too guilty of firing it in on the pads of the batsmen. Hyderabad keep fighting for the only available play-off berth.

That's an EMPHATIC WIN for Hyderabad!!

19.4 overs: FOUR!! Venugopal Rao gets forward and heaves it towards long-on for a boundary. Rao SCORES THE WINNING RUNS for Hyderabad!!

Venugopal Rao comes to the crease for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

19.2 overs: OUT!! Ravindra Jadej has got Darren Sammy out caught at long-on. Sammy was looking for the big shot but holes out to Faf du Plessis who doesn't drop those. Darren Sammy departs for a golden duck.

Ravindra Jadeja will bowl the FINAL OVER for Chennai. It's 2 off 6 for Hyderabad!!

EIGHT RUNS off the over!!

18.4 overs: FOUR!! Shikhar Dhawan shimmies down the wicket and hoicks it over midwicket for a boundary.

Darren Sammy comes to the crease for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

18.1 overs: That's OUT!! Aaron Finch has been run-out by Suresh Raina. Finch works it towards point and sets off for a quick single following Raina's misfield who covers ground quickly and fires in a quick throw at the non-striker's end to catch Finch short at the crease. Aaron Finch departs after scoring seven runs off three balls with a six.

17.3 overs: SIX!! Aaron Finch charges down the track and smacks it over midwicket for the maximum.

Aaron Finch comes to the crease for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

17.1 overs: OUT!! Suresh Raina has got Naman Ojha out caught at deep square leg. Ojha was looking to go over the fielder but mistimes it straight into the hands of Pawan Negi who takes it comfortably. Naman Ojha departs after scoring 19 runs off 17 balls with a six.

With Naman Ojha(18) and Shikhar Dhawan(55) at the crease, Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently at 167/1 after 17 overs.

ELEVEN RUNS off the over!!

16.4 overs: FOUR!! Shikhar Dhawan skips down teh track looking to muscle it but gets an inside edge past the stumps for a boundary. That was UNLUCKY for Sharma!!

With Naman Ojha(15) and Shikhar Dhawan(48) at the crease, Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently at 157/1 after 16 overs.

NINE RUNS off the over!!

15.2 overs: SIX!! Shikhar Dhawan makes room and swats it over midwicket for the maximum.

With Naman Ojha(13) and Shikhar Dhawan(41) at the crease, Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently at 148/1 after 15 overs.

ELEVEN RUNS off the over!!

14.1 overs: SIX!! Naman Ojha dances down the wicket and slams it back over the bowler's head for the maximum. Ojha GETS INTO THE ACT!!

With Naman Ojha(4) and Shikhar Dhawan(39) at the crease, Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently at 137/1 after 14 overs.

FOURTEEN RUNS off the over!!

13.2 overs: SIX!! Shikhar Dhawan bends down and slams it over deep square leg for the maximum. CRACKING SHOT from Dhawan!!

13.1 overs: FOUR!! Shikhar Dhawan waits for it and clips it towards fine leg for a boundary. POOR LINE from Jadeja!!

With Naman Ojha(1) and Shikhar Dhawan(22) at the crease, Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently at 117/1 after 12 overs.

THREE RUNS off the over!!

Naman Ojha comes to the crease for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

11.2 overs: That's OUT!! John Hastings has bowled David Warner on a good length delivery. Warner was looking to punch it through covers but gets an inside edge back onto the stumps. David Warner departs after scoring 90 runs off 45 balls with 12 boundaries and three sixes. Warner is ABSOLUTELY GUTTED here!!

With David Warner(88) and Shikhar Dhawan(22) at the crease, Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently at 114/0 after 11 overs.

FOURTEEN RUNS off the over!!

10.6 overs: FOUR!! Shikhar Dhawan waits for it and employs the late cut past short third man for a boundary.

10.2 overs: SIX!! David Warner goes on the backfoot and mauls it over deep square leg for the maximum. That was SMOKED by Warner!!

Pawan Negi comes into the attack for Chennai Super Kings.

With David Warner(76) and Shikhar Dhawan(12) at the crease, Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently at 92/0 after nine overs.

SIXTEEN RUNS off the over!!

8.3 overs: SIX!! David Warner stands tall and slogs it over deep midwicket for the maximum. Warner is in BLISTERING FORM here!!

8.2 overs: FOUR!! David Warner bends down and paddles it towards fine leg for a boundary.

With David Warner(61) and Shikhar Dhawan(9) at the crease, Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently at 71/0 after seven overs.

SEVEN RUNS off the over!!

Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack for Chennai.

That's TWENTY ONE RUNS off the over!!

5.6 overs: FOUR!! David Warner swivels across and drills it through covers for the fifty boundary in the over.

5.5 overs: FOUR!! David Warner waits for it and flicks it past short fine leg for a boundary. That's FIFTY for Warner!!

5.4 overs: FOUR!! David Warner backs away and smokes it over midwicket for a boundary. Warner is ON A ROLL here!!

5.3 overs: FOUR!! David Warner stands tall and heaves it towards long-on for another boundary.

5.2 overs: FOUR!! David Warner makes room and clips it towards fine leg for a boundary.

With David Warner(36) and Shikhar Dhawan(7) at the crease, Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently at 43/0 after five overs.

FIVE RUNS off the over!!

3.5 overs: FOUR!! David Warner leans forward and clips it off the pads for a boundary.

John Hastings comes into the attack for Chennai.

2.2 overs: FOUR!! David Warner reaches out and mauls it over extra cover for a boundary.

TWELVE RUNS off the over!!

1.5 overs: FOUR!! David Warner picks the length early and slams it towards long-on for the boundary.

1.2 overs: SIX!! David Warner clears his front leg and heaves it straight into the sightscreen for the maximum.

First sign of spin, Ravichandran Ashwin comes into the attack for Chennai.

TEN RUNS off the over!!

0.5 overs: FOUR!! David Warner leans into the drive and sends it racing through covers for another boundary. EXQUISITE SHOT from Warner!!

0.3 overs: FOUR!! David Warner goes on the backfoot and crashes the cut past point for a blazing boundary.

David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan are out in the middle for Sunrisers Hyderabad while Mohit Sharma will start the proceedings for Chennai Super Kings.

Chennai Super Kings scored 185 runs at the loss of three wickets after batting first against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai.

That's the END OF INNINGS for Chennai!!

TWENTY FOUR RUNS off the over!!

19.6 overs: FOUR!! MS Dhoni goes forward and flicks it over midwicket for a boundary. That's SIGNATURE DHONI FINISH for Chennai!!

19.4 overs: SIX!! MS Dhoni fetches it from outside off and tonks it over long-off for another maximum. Dhoni is ON FIRE!!

19.2 overs: FOUR!! MS Dhoni leans forward and whacks it straight down the ground for a boundary. Dhoni is TAKING ON Steyn here!!

19.1 overs: SIX!! MS Dhoni stands tall and bludgeons it over deep midwicket for the maximum. That was HAMMERED by Dhoni!!

Dale Steyn will bowl the FINAL OVER for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

With David Hussey(50) and MS Dhoni(33) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 161/3 after 19 overs.

SEVEN RUNS off the over!!

18.5 overs: David Hussey leans forward and drills it towards long-off for a single. That's FIFTY for Hussey!!

With David Hussey(48) and MS Dhoni(29) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 154/3 after 18 overs.

FOURTEEN RUNS off the over!!

17.6 overs: SIX!! David Hussey rocks back and clouts the pull over deep midwicket for another maximum in the over. That was SMOKED by Hussey!!

17.1 overs: SIX!! David Hussey picks the slower delivery and sends it deep into the stands over long-off for the maximum. LUSTY BLOW from Hussey!!

With David Hussey(35) and MS Dhoni(28) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 140/3 after 17 overs.

TEN RUNS off the over!!

16.2 overs: SIX!! MS Dhoni goes on the backfoot and clubs it over long-on for the maximum. Finch gets some FINGERTIPS to it!!

With David Hussey(34) and MS Dhoni(19) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 130/3 after 16 overs.

THIRTEEN RUNS off the over!!

15.6 overs: FOUR!! David Hussey swivels across and clips it past short fine leg for another boundary.

15.1 overs: FOUR!! David Hussey bends down and scoops it towards deep square leg for a boundary.

With David Hussey(25) and MS Dhoni(18) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 117/3 after 15 overs.

SEVENTEEN RUNS off the over!!

14.5 overs: FOUR!! David Hussey waits for it and steers it past short third man for a boundary.

14.3 overs: SIX!! MS Dhoni picks the length early and swats it over long-on for the maximum. Dhoni gets INTO ACTION!!

14.1 overs: FOUR!! David Hussey makes room and slices it over backward point for a boundary.

With David Hussey(14) and MS Dhoni(10) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 98/3 after 13 overs.

THREE RUNS off the over!!

Irfan Pathan comes into the attack for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

With David Hussey(11) and MS Dhoni(4) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 89/3 after 11 overs.

EIGHT RUNS off the over!!

10.2 overs: FOUR!! David Hussey backs away and crashes the cut past backward point for a boundary.

With David Hussey(3) and MS Dhoni(0) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 77/3 after nine overs.

FIVE RUNS off the over!!

MS Dhoni comes to the crease for Chennai Super Kings.

Karn Sharma is TURNING IT ON for Hyderabad!!

8.4 overs: That's OUT!! Karn Sharma has got Suresh Raina out caught at long-off. Raina was looking for the big shot but holes out to Aaron Finch right under the fence. Suresh Raina departs after scoring four runs off seven balls. Another BLOW for Chennai!!

With David Hussey(0) and Suresh Raina(2) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 68/2 after seven overs.

EIGHT RUNS off the over!!

David Hussey comes to the crease for Chennai Super Kings.

6.5 overs: OUT!! Karn Sharma has got Dwayne Smith out lbw on a googly. Smith was fails to pick the googly and gets trapped on the backfoot as the ball hits the pad in front of the stumps. Dwayne Smith departs after scoring 47 runs off 28 balls with four boundaries and four sixes. BIG WICKET for Hyderabad!!

6.3 overs: SIX!! Dwayne Smith clears his front leg and mauls it over long-on for the maximum. Smith is DEALING IN SIXES here!!

With Dwayne Smith(40) and Suresh Raina(1) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 60/1 after six overs.

TWENTY ONE RUNS off the over!!

5.3 overs: SIX!! Dwayne Smith charges the bowler and smokes it straight into the sightscreen for the third maximum in the over. HORRIBLE START for Rasool!!

5.2 overs: SIX!! Dwayne Smith gets a big stride forward and clubs it over deep midwicket for another maximum. That was TONKED by Smith!!

5.1 overs: SIX!! Dwayne Smith gets forward and heaves it over long-off for the maximum. Smith WELCOMES Rasool in style!!

Parvez Rasool comes into the attack for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

With Dwayne Smith(20) and Suresh Raina(0) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 39/1 after five overs.

FIVE RUNS off the over!!

4.4 overs: FOUR!! Dwayne Smith reaches out and slices it over covers for the boundary.

With Dwayne Smith(15) and Suresh Raina(0) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 34/1 after four overs.

TWO RUNS off the over!!

Suresh Raina comes to the crease for Chennai Super Kings.

Sunrisers Hyderabad get the BREAKTHROUGH!!

3.3 overs: That's OUT!! Faf du Plessis has been run-out by Karn Sharma. Dwayne Smith drills it back towards the bowler who gets his fingers to the ball that eventually crashes onto the stumps....amidst the drama, du Plessis was way out of his crease. Faf du Plessis departs after scoring 19 runs off 11 balls with four boundaries. That was UNLUCKY for du Plessis!!

First change, Karn Sharma comes into the attack for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

2.2 overs: FOUR!! Faf du Plessis chips down the track and slams it over mid-off for a boundary.

TWELVE RUNS off the over!!

1.6 overs: FOUR!! Faf du Plessis gets forward and flicks it over midwicket for the third boundary in the over!!

1.4 overs: FOUR!! Faf du Plessis goes on the frontfoot and drills it past mid-off for a boundary.

1.2 overs: FOUR!! Faf du Plessis waits for it and clips it towards square leg for a boundary.

Dale Steyn will bowl from the other end for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

TWELVE RUNS off the over!!

0.6 overs: FOUR!! Dwayne Smith leans into the drive and sends it scurrying through covers for another boundary. BACK-TO-BACK boundaries for Smith!!

0.5 overs: FOUR!! Dwayne Smith leans forward and hoicks it back over the bowler's head for a boundary.

0.3 overs: FOUR!! Dwayne Smith reaches out and heaves it over extra cover for a boundary. CRACKING SHOT by Smith!!

Dwayne Smith and Faf du Plessis are out in the middle for Chennai Super Kings while Bhuvneshwar Kumar will start the proceedings for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

TEAM NEWS: Chennai have Dwayne Smith, John Hastings, David Hussey and Faf du Plessis as the overseas players in their Playing XI. On the other hand, Hyderabad will play Dale Steyn, Aaron Finch, David Warner and Darren Sammy as the overseas players in their Playing XI today.

TOSS: Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to field against Chennai Super Kings.

Team Profiles:

Chennai Super Kings:

Two-time IPL champions(2010 & 2011) and one of the strongest teams in the T20 tournament, Chennai Super Kings, are a nightmare for their opponents. Coached by New Zealand veteran Stephen Fleming alongside former Australian speedster Andy Bichel as their bowling coach, CSK is led by India's most successful captain MS Dhoni.

Chennai has been amongst the big spenders during the IPL Auction this season. The team bought three explosive batmen - Brendon McCullum, Dwayne Smith and Faf du Plessis - alongside three bowlers Samuel Badree, Ashish Nehra and Ben Hilfenhaus. The team also secured the services of Australia' swashbuckling all-rounder John Hastings during the IPL auctions this year.

CSK boasts a subtle amalgamation of Indian players and overseas stars in the squad. The team will be counting on their powerful batting line-up with the likes of Brendon McCullum, Dwayne Smith, Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis and MS Dhoni.

Their bowling department, with the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ben Hilfenhaus, Samul Badree, Ashish Nehra, Matt Henry and Mohit Sharma is capable of ripping through the batting order of their opponents.

The team is also comprised of some brilliant all-rounders including Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, John Hastings and Mithun Manhas.

With a new-look outfit this year, Chennai Super Kings will be eager to seek revenge for their 23-run defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians in the final last season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

The last year's surprise package, Sunrisers Hyderabad, took the IPL by storm after a spectacular fourth rank finish in 2013. The team is led by Team India's star batsman Shikhar Dhawan while Tom Moody has been appointed as their head coach.

The team, who spent Rs 59 crore, was amongst the big spenders in IPL Auction this year. Sunrisers Hyderabad splurged a whopping Rs 5.5 crore for David Warner and Rs 4 crore for Aaron Finch to strengthen their batting-order.

Their skipper Shikhar Dhawan brings the much-needed fire-power up in the team's batting-order. And his partnerships with Warner and Finch will only boost their chances of chasing or posting big totals this season.

South African speedster Dale Steyn will lead their bowling attack alongside Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ishant Sharma with the new ball. In the spin department, Sunrisers will count on the in-form Amit Mishra who will be supported by Parveez Rasool and Karan Sharma.

In Darren Sammy, Moises Henriques, Irfan Pathan and Jason Holder, Sunrisers Hyderabad boasts of quality all-rounders capable of turning the game around for the team.

Five key players from Chennai Super Kings:

MS Dhoni: If Chennai Super Kings intend to repeat their 2010 and 2011 heroics in the IPL 7 this year, it has to be skipper MS Dhoni who'll need to lead from the front. The 32-year-old Captain Cool is one of the best finishers in limited overs cricket today. His ability to hold wickets in pressure situations and then accelerate ferociously at the death overs has earned him accolades all over the globe. With over 2200 runs in 96 games for Super Kings, Dhoni is as ferocious as they come in T20.

Suresh Raina: One of the most prolific batsmen in the T20 format, he comes to the party more often than not. Not only is he capable of clearing the boundaries when required, his off-spin is also very handy. Raina is also one of the leading run-scorers for Super Kings with over 2800 runs and 21 wickets in his 99 IPL games.

Ravichandran Ashwin: He is one of the bankers of the side and can put the brakes on opposition batsmen while also getting wickets. With 64 wickets in 67 games, Ashwin has been a key performer for the Super Kings in the IPL so far.

Brendon McCullum: The 32-year-old swashbuckling batsman is the latest weapon Super Kings boasts of in the seventh edition of the IPL. The New Zealand skipper is one of the most explosive batsmen in the shortest version of the game. His breathtaking knock of 158 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders in the inaugural IPL match showcases his ability to take the game away from the opposition. With over 1200 runs in 48 games, McCullum will be one of the key players for the Super Kings this season.

Ravindra Jadeja: He has been on an amazing high over the past one year, with immense success in international cricket thanks to his left-arm spinners. A great fielder, he will also be expected to contribute with the bat. His bowling spell of 5/16 was registered as the best bowling figures in the IPL tournament in 2012. Jadeja has slammed over 1100 runs and notched up 39 wickets in his IPL career so far.

Five key players from Sunrisers Hyderabad:

David Warner: The 'pocket dynamite' is currently in the form of his life following a spectacular show against England and South Africa recently. His ability to launch the ball back into the stands at will makes him one the most dangerous opening batsman in limited over cricket. He is the first Australian cricketer in 132 years to be selected for a National team without playing first-class cricket. Warner also became the first cricketer to record centuries in back to back T20 matches. His batting prowess makes him a T20 specialist with over 1200 runs to his name in the shortest version of the game. The explosive southpaw is touted to be one of the most influential players for Hyderabad this season.

Dale Steyn: The world's no. 1 Test and second-ranked ODI bowler has been the backbone of South Africa's bowling attack over the years now. The South African speedster swings the ball away from the right-hander and at a fair clip. Rarely do opposition openers line up to take the attack to the fiery pacer. Steyn thus is quite economical and as a strike bowler he is the go to man for his captain in need of wickets. In 2013 IPL, he took 19 wickets in 17 games at an economy rate of just over 5 and a half to bolster Sunrisers Hyderabad against their competitors. His ability to bowl with pinpoint accuracy and fierce pace makes him a batsman's worst nightmare. With 46 wickets to his name, Steyn boasts of 4/9 as his best bowling figures in T20 internationals. The South African Steyn-gun comes to the party more often than not and will be a key player for Sunrisers in the tournament.

Shikhar Dhawan: The southpaw from Delhi has got to be a household name by now, thanks to his aggressive batting and twirled moustache. The Indian opener has notched up an average of 41.77 with over 1500 runs including five tons and five half-centuries in ODIs. With an arsenal of traditional strokes and a cover drive that can liven up a dull crowd, Dhawan is just the guy you need to threaten the opposition. With over 300 runs in a mere 10 games, Dhawan was the top-scorer for Hyderabad in the IPL last season. As Hyderabad readies the ship to embark on another high-impact journey this season, their skipper Dhawan will be expected to set the heart racing for their fans once again in the IPL.

Amit Mishra: The 30-year-old leg-break bowler from Delhi, Amit Mishra, is a wicket-taking yet economical bowler in the shortest version of cricket. He was impressive in IPL 2008 when he picked up a hat-trick while playing for the Delhi Daredevils. Mishra was the highest wicket-taker for now-defunct Deccan Chargers with 19 wickets in 14 matches in 2012. He was also the highest wicket-taker with 21 scalps in 17 games for Sunrisers Hyderabad last season. His team will be happy with his superlative performance for India in World T20 and will be hoping he continues his good run in IPL this year.

Aaron Finch: The 27-year-old Victoria batsman has turned into a specialist in limited overs cricket for Australia in the recent years. With over 500 runs in T20 internationals, Finch is more than capable of stealing the game away from the opposition. His ability to strike the ball hard and long makes him a consistent run-getter for his team. His knock of 156 runs against England in 2013 witnessed 14 magnanimous sixes. He also slammed 456 runs for the now-defunct Sahara Pune Warriors in the IPL last season. Finch will be crucial in accelerating the innings in dire situations for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season.

Teams(from):

Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni(c/wk), Suresh Raina, Baba Aparajith, Ravichandran Ashwin, Dwayne Bravo, Faf Du Plessis, Dwayne Smith, Brendon McCullum, Ashish Nehra, Mohit Sharma, Ishwar Chandra Pandey, Ben Hilfenhaus, John Hastings, Samuel Badree, Matt Henry, Mithun Manhas, Vijay Shankar, Ronit More, Pawan Negi, Mithun Manhas

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Shikhar Dhawan(c), Dale Steyn, David Warner, Aaron Finch, KL Rahul(wk), Venugopal Rao, S Anirudha, Manprit Juneja, Ricky Bhui, Darren Sammy, Irfan Pathan, Moises Henriques, Parveez Rasool, Naman Ojha, Brendan Taylor, Amit Paunikar, Amit Mishra, Karan Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Jason Holder, P Parameswaran, Ashish Reddy, Chama Milind