India, April 29 -- Five-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ambushed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 78 runs to stay afloat for a playoff place, thanks to skipper Ruturaj Gaikwads 98 runs knock and a disciplined effort by the bowlers in a crucial IPL contest at the Chepauk stadium here on Sunday night.

After rattling up 212 for three, thanks largely to Ruturajs 98 (54 balls, 10 fours and three sixers) and half century by Daryll Mitchel (52, 32 bals, 7x4, 1x6) and the final flourish by Shivam Dube (39 not out, four fours and a six in 20 balls), the bowlers, rose to the occasion, picking up wickets at regular intervals, including three in the power play to fashion an important win.

SRH ended up at 134 all out in 18.5 overs.

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