CSK vs SRH, IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets to stay alive in the playoff race. Kamindu Mendis and Nitish Kumar Reddy stitched together a half-century stand for 6th wicket to chase down 155 after Ishan Kishan scored 44. CSK were bowled out for 154 as Harshal Patel bagged 4/28. Dewald Brevis was the star for CSK with 25-ball 42. But Kamindu Mendis’s wonder catch dismissed him. Ayush Mhatre once again gave CSK a good start with 19-ball 30. However, as the other batters failed, CSK gave away that advantage. Earlier, Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bowl first at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. CSK dropped Rachin Ravindra for Dewald Brevis, making three changes to their Playing XI.
CSK vs SRH LIVE Commentary
Match Details
- Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 43, IPL 2025
- Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Broadcast: Star Sports Network (TV) and JioHotstar (Streaming)
CSK vs SRH Match Preview
The playoff battle heats up in the Indian Premier League as both teams are desperate to revive their faltering campaigns, languishing at the bottom of the IPL points table with just two wins each from eight matches. CSK, led by the legendary MS Dhoni, will rely on their spin-heavy attack and home advantage. Despite recent struggles, SRH, under Pat Cummins, boast a formidable batting lineup. The loser of this clash will all but bow out of the playoff race, as they won’t be able to get to 16 points.
Chennai and Hyderabad enter this contest on the back of disappointing campaigns. CSK, with a net run rate of -1.392, have struggled to find consistency. They suffered a nine-wicket thrashing against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians in their last match. Their batting has lacked intent in the middle overs, and injuries have disrupted their combinations. However, the spin trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Noor Ahmad could exploit Chepauk’s conditions. CSK’s recent home form has been poor, losing three of four matches at Chepauk. That could add additional pressure to perform in front of their loyal “Yellow Army”.
SRH, ninth in the standings, have failed to capitalise on their explosive batting potential. Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma have both scored a century each, but as a unit, SRH have not been able to perform to expectations. SRH have never beaten CSK at Chepauk, making this an uphill battle. However, their top order—Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen—has the firepower to challenge CSK’s spinners if they adapt to the slow surface.
Both teams are at a critical juncture, with the next few matches likely to define their season. CSK will aim to leverage their spin dominance and home crowd, while SRH must address their bowling woes and find a way to counter Chepauk’s challenges. Expect a tactical battle where patience and adaptability will be key.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch is renowned for assisting spinners, especially as the match progresses. The surface tends to slow down, offering grip and turn, which makes stroke-making difficult. Fast bowlers may find some bounce early on, but spinners are likely to dominate. Dew could play a role in the second innings, potentially aiding the chasing team. A score above 160 is considered competitive, with the average first-innings total at Chepauk around 164 in the IPL. Captains might prefer to bat first to set a defendable total, given the increasing difficulty of batting in the second innings.
CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head Records
- Total Matches Played: 21
- CSK Wins: 15
- SRH Wins: 6
- At MA Chidambaram Stadium: CSK have won all encounters against SRH at Chepauk.
- Recent Form: CSK have dominated this fixture, winning four of the last five meetings, including a 78-run victory in IPL 2024 in Chennai. SRH’s last win over CSK was in 2024 at Hyderabad.
Playing 11s
CSK Playing 11
Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Deepak Hooda, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Subs: Anshul Kamboj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Jamie Overton
SRH Playing 11
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami
Impact Subs: Travis Head, Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder
CSK vs SRH Live Streaming
- Live Streaming: The CSK vs SRH match will be available on the JioCinema app and website in India.
- TV Broadcast: The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network channels in India.
- International Streaming: In the USA, viewers can stream the match on platforms like Fubo and Sling via Willow TV. Local broadcasters in other regions will provide coverage.
