CSK vs SRH: The 43rd match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Taking on each other, the arch rivals will be against one another for the first time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on April 25.
The iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, is set to host one of the most thrilling clashes of the season. Chennai Super Kings will welcome the Sunrisers Hyderabad to their home turf for this high-stakes encounter. The group stage of this season is taking turns, and now the teams are all in the revenge week and will face each other for the revenge of previous clashes.
The season hasn’t been great for Sunrisers Hyderabad so far. They have started strong against RR but then couldn’t build the momentum and faced back-to-back defeats in their next clashes, with the recent one against the Mumbai Indians. On the other hand, the Chennai Super Kings, the five-time champions, are also struggling with form, internal team struggles, and are placed at the bottom of the points table.
Let’s take a look at today’s cricket CSK vs SRH, Match 43 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Chennai and Hyderabad
CSK vs SRH: Match Preview
| Match Info | Details |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 43rd match |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| City | Chennai |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST – Friday, 25 April, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports & Sports18 Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
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 Weather Report:
The weather at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, is expected to remain sunny and clear during the start of the match but as the match progresses further the weather will become more pleasant ensuring an uninterrupted game. No, Rain showers are expected during the match hours as the rain probability is 1% along with it there are 59% chances of humidity. Fans can look forward to a full 40-over contest match. The temperature at the ground is likely to be around 36.81°celsius.
| Weather Parameter | Details |
| Condition | Clear and sunny |
| Rain Probability | 1% |
| Humidity | 59% |
| Temperature | 36.8°C |
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai stats: CSK vs SRH
| Total Matches Played | 144 |
| Batting First Won | 74 |
| Batting Second Won | 68 |
| Tied Matches | 02 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 159 |
| Highest Score | Chennai Super Kings 246/5 |
| Lowest Score | Royal Challengers Bengaluru 70/10 |
CSK vs SRH Predicted Playing XI
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
