Overview
- Klaasen, speaking Wednesday ahead of Rivalry Week, said Chennai Super Kings remain a threat even if MS Dhoni does not play.
- He said Sunrisers Hyderabad have left about 40 runs on the table across three games and must aim for 220–230 to give their bowlers a fair fight.
- SRH have one win in three matches, and Klaasen pointed to poor powerplay starts and subpar fielding as the reasons for two defeats.
- The South African batter leads SRH with 145 runs in three innings, including two fifties, after taking on both rebuilding and finishing roles.
- CSK are still winless this season, with Dhoni listed as doubtful and Dewald Brevis expected to return from injury before the April 18 meeting.