WATCH | Heinrich Klaasen Exchange Heated Words With Sanju Samson After Crucial Stumping

Sanju Samson’s quick stumping of Heinrich Klaasen sparked a fiery on-field moment during CSK’s match against SRH.

A tense moment unfolded during the CSK vs SRH match after Sanju Samson’s stumping dismissed Heinrich Klaasen in the 15th over. Bowling a wrong’un, Noor Ahmed beat Klaasen outside the off stump as the SRH batter stepped out for a big shot.

Sanju Samson reacted quickly and removed the bails instantly before appealing confidently. The third umpire reviewed the dismissal and confirmed Klaasen’s back foot stayed in the air when the stumps broke. SRH slipped to 131/3 and still required 50 runs from 33 balls.

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Soon after the decision, Sanju celebrated aggressively with his teammates. During the celebrations, Klaasen appeared to say something furiously to the CSK wicketkeeper while walking back to the pavilion.

Watch the video here:

THE CHEPAUK STUMPING HERITAGE IS IN SAFE HANDS! 💛🔥

– MS Dhoni to Sanju Samson 👑🫡 pic.twitter.com/EMPzUfFGBv

— Shariq (@CricBhakt7380) May 18, 2026

Earlier, Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and chose to bat as Chennai Super Kings posted 180/7 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sanju Samson gave CSK a quick start with 27 off 13 balls before Pat Cummins dismissed him in the third over. Sakib Hussain removed Urvil Patel for 13 and later sent back Shivam Dube for 26 off 23 balls. Dewald Brevis scored 44 off 27 before Ehsan Malinga broke the partnership. Cummins finished with three wickets, including Gaikwad’s dismissal for 15 off 21 balls.

In reply, SRH lost Travis Head for 6 off 6 balls to Mukesh Choudhary. Akeal Hosein dismissed Abhishek Sharma for 26 off 21. Heinrich Klaasen smashed 47 off 26 before falling in the 15th over, while Ishan Kishan has completed a crucial fifty during the ongoing chase.

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