Sunrisers Hyderabad Heinrich Klaasen bats during the IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings in Hyderabad on April 18, 2026 | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal Heinrich Klaasen’s 39-ball 59 ensured that Sunrisers Hyderabad maintained the momentum through the middle overs after Abhishek Sharma’s blistering start against Chennai Super Kings. Even as wickets fell at regular intervals around him, the South African held firm, guiding the side to its highest IPL total against CSK. While runs have continued to flow from his bat, his strike rate has drawn scrutiny. This season, he has scored at 144.39 – significantly lower than his previous highs of over 170. Notably, he has also been among the slowest starters, striking at 106.66 in his first 10 deliveries. Published – April 19, 2026 02:04 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation IPL 2026: Ayush Mhatre’s dismissal set us back a little bit, says CSK batting coach Mike Hussey What the ‘science’ of delimitation and fertility struggles to capture