Klaasen smashed 47 off 26 balls on a difficult Chepauk surface and shifted the momentum decisively during a crucial 75-run partnership with Ishan Kishan as SRH chased down 181 with an over to spare.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think he should open an academy and teach the rest of us, because that was a masterclass,\u201d Boucher said on Star Sports\u2019 \u2018Amul Cricket Live\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOn a wicket that was stopping and turning, he came in with a clear plan. He used his footwork brilliantly, which allowed him to access both sides of the wicket.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe also looked to play squarer, which was the right option, as seen with the reverse sweeps he executed.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Boucher particularly praised Klaasen\u2019s ability to wrest back momentum when the chase threatened to stall.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhat I really admired was the intent he showed. At that stage, the game seemed to be drifting a little, and he immediately injected momentum into the innings,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe gave the entire Sunrisers team a lift and forced Ruturaj to rethink his tactics. Once the spinners were taken off and the seamers came on, it also opened up scoring opportunities for Ishan Kishan.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt was a masterclass in how to put the pressure back on the bowling side.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe gave the entire Sunrisers team a lift and forced Ruturaj to rethink his tactics. Once the spinners were taken off and the seamers came on, it also opened up scoring opportunities for Ishan Kishan.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It was the earlier effort of Dewald Brevis's 44 and useful contributions from Sanju Samson and Kartik Sharma which took CSK's total to 180\/7, Cummins' figures of 3\/28 lead the SRH bowling attack while Sakib Husain and Praful Hinge's two wickets a piece for the rookie pacers rounded it off. SRH were the third team to book a spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n