The Indian Premier League heats up and another thrilling clash awaits fans. Chennai Super Kings will take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 43rd Match of the season on April 25. The match will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai and will begin at 7:30 PM.
With the group stage slowly moving to the end and playoffs coming near, both teams are on the verge of being knocked out of the Playoffs race. Both teams are struggling hard this season and are sitting next to each other at the bottom of the points table. Hosts CSK have only managed to secure two wins this season and are currently in tenth spot. Meanwhile, the visitors, the Sunrisers, are in the same boat, placed at the second last spot, and have lost 6 of the 8 outings so far.
Heading into this clash, both teams will seek to gain some pride with a win and hope to end the tournament on a satisfactory note. As both teams prepare to lock horns in Match 43, expect nothing short of a high-voltage showdown. Below is the detailed analysis and match breakdown for both teams.
CSK vs SRH Match Overview
| League | Indian Premier League 2025 |
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 43 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST, Friday, April 25, 2025 |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Both teams preview
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings’ campaign has been underwhelming so far, with just 2 wins out of 8 matches, as they are sitting at the bottom of the points table with a negative run rate of -1.392. Despite a strong start to the campaign against Mumbai Indians, Chennai have failed to maintain the momentum at their home and away matches. With almost no hopes for the playoffs, the team will face Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Chepauk and will seek a win to at least end the league group stage on a respectable note. With playoff team standings taking shape, this clash becomes crucial for them to turn things around and gain a tight grip on the rankings.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Last seasons’ finalists are struggling this time. After starting strong against Rajasthan Royals, the orange army couldn’t carry the momentum for long and suffered back-to-back defeats against LSG, DC, KKR, GT. They finally bounced back against Punjab Kings thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s explosive innings. However after that win, they faced Mumbai Indians , and once again fell short , losing to them twice.
Currently they are sitting at the number ninth spot and are sitting with just 2 wins of their 8 matches for the season and a negative run rate.
With poor starts and inconsistent outings, SRH is struggling hard this season and have secured just two wins. Coming this match against the Chennai Super Kings, SRH will look to redeem themselves.
CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches played | 22 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK ) Won | 16 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Won | 06 |
| No Result/ Tied | 00 |
CSK vs SRH Last 5 Match Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK ) | L, W, L, L, L |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | L, L, L, W, L |
Indian Premier League 2025, Ground Stats
| MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | |
| Total | 144 |
| Team Bat 1st | 74 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 68 |
| Tied | 02 |
| Average First Innings Score | 159 |
| Highest Score | Chennai Super Kings 246/5 |
| Lowest Score | Royal Challengers Bengaluru 70/10 |
Pitch Report
Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad– The 43rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The surface in Chepauk heavily favors batters, and high-scoring scores can be expected here. Besides batters, the pitch at the ground also provides some assistance to spinners as the game progresses, providing them with a good bounce. Bowlers on this ground will be comparatively less effective and will find it hard to pick wickets on this flat ground. The team that wins the toss should elect to bowl first, as batting can be easier in the second innings.
CSK vs SRH Playing 11s (Predicted)
CSK Probable Playing XI:
Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Ayush Mhatre, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
SRH Probable Playing XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga
CSK vs SRH, IPL 2025 Match 43: Key Players to watch out
| Team | Players |
| CSK | Rachin Ravindra, Ayush Mhatre, Noor Ahmed, Khaleel Ahmed |
| SRH | Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga |
CSK vs SRH Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and squad of these two teams, CSK is expected to win this match. However, the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and records. As per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting second are high, so the Batting first team will likely win Match 43 of the Indian Premier League 2025.
However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and SRH ’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So please analyze on your part and then invest.
Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Prediction Today Match: Injury Updates
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