The Chennai team emerged triumphant over the Hyderabad team

Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's 98 helped IPL holders Chennai Super Kings jump to third in the table with a 78-run thrashing of Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.

Chennai posted 212-3 thanks to Gaikwad’s 54-ball innings and his key partnerships, including a 107-run second-wicket stand with Daryl Mitchell, who hit 52 off 32 deliveries.

Medium-pace bowler Tushar Deshpande spearheaded the bowling effort, claiming four wickets, as he helped bowl out Hyderabad for 134 in 18.5 overs.

Aiden Markram scored 32 runs off 26 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen scored 20 runs off 21 balls.