Ishan Kishan made headlines during the IPL 2026 match between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on May 18. The event took place at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, commonly known as Chepauk. Kishan’s powerful six not only thrilled fans but also inflicted damage to the stadium’s big screen.
Ishan Kishan’s Record-Setting Six
The incident occurred in the sixth over of the match. Anshul Kamboj, the right-arm seamer, bowled a length delivery. Kishan, batting left-handed, hit a tremendous six over deep backward square leg. The force of the hit resulted in a piece of the big screen detaching and falling to the ground.
Match Overview
Before this explosive moment, the toss favored CSK. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad opted to bowl first, sending SRH in to bat. The pitch conditions at Chepauk were deemed dry, presenting challenges for batsmen.
- Dewald Brevis was the top scorer for CSK with 44 runs.
- Kartik Sharma contributed 32 runs, and Shivam Dube added 26 runs.
- CSK finished their innings with a total of 180 runs.
As the match progressed, SRH found themselves needing 38 runs from the final 24 balls. With the pressure on, both teams understood the importance of this match in the context of playoff qualifications.
Playoff Implications
CSK, with only 12 points from 12 games, faced a challenging path to the playoffs. To secure their spot, they needed at least 16 points, requiring victories against both SRH and the Gujarat Titans. Additionally, certain other match outcomes would need to favor them.
- For CSK to qualify with 16 points, they would need:
- A loss from the Rajasthan Royals in at least one of their remaining two games.
- The Royal Challengers Bengaluru to defeat SRH.
- If CSK finishes with 14 points, they could still advance if other favorable matches occur.
The outcome of this match was critical for SRH as well. A win for them would significantly increase their chances of making it to the playoffs.
