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

Chennai posted 212-3 courtesy of Gaikwad’s 54-ball knock 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 led the bowling charge with four wickets as he helped bowl out Hyderabad for 134 in 18.5 overs.

Aiden Markram scored 32 off 26 balls and Heinrich Klaasen 20 off 21.

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