Jammu, April 5 -- The conditions appeared set for a low-scoring affair as the track in Hyderabad slowed down as the match progressed. But Sunrisers Hyderabad adapted brilliantly to the conditions through smart bowling plans and impactful batting displays.

Led by skipper Pat Cummins, SRH shuffled their bowling options cleverly in response to the surface. Slow bowlers like Jayadev Unadkat and T Natarajan were brought into the attack and they immediately applied the brakes with variations like cutters and slower balls. This change in tactic strangled Chennai Super Kings who could only manage 49 runs in the final seven overs despite a strong start.

In reply, SRH openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head made full use of the pace in the new ba...