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CSK vs SRH Match Analysis

The 43rd match of IPL 2025 will take place at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The clash is scheduled for April 24, promising an electrifying encounter under the lights.

Chennai Super Kings, known for their consistency and experience, continue to be one of the most strategically strong sides in the IPL. Under the leadership of MS Dhoni, they combine veteran calm with young energy.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have displayed a mixed bag this season but remain a team that can spring surprises on any given day. With Pat Cummins at the helm, they bring a disciplined approach to both bowling and fielding.

Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Team Preview & Squads

Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings

The great CSK captain MS Dhoni still leads the side with tactical nous and unprecedented calmness. With his background as a keeper, and finisher he is the confidence the team needs. Dhoni’s captaincy is based on reading the game, and using his bowling options accordingly.

CSK’s batting continues to build the run-making consistency with a flexible batting group, strong top order and middle order players in the the addition of Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra and Shivam Dube, and MS Dhoni and Sam Curran available as some lower down hitters.

With Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Choudhary and Matheesha Pathirana in CSK’s bowling attack, CSK have a balanced attack that has pace and spin options whilst experimenting with match conditions.

CSK batted first and had a good score of 176/5, led by Shivam Dube and Rachin Ravindra. However, CSK did not bowl well against MI’s aggressive batting approach and MI chased down the 176 runs to finish on 177/1 in only 15.4 overs. The heavy 9 wicket loss highlighted a clear weakness in CSK’s bowling strength at the top of the batting order.

Chennai Super Kings Squads

MS Dhoni (C, Wk), Khaleel Ahmed, C Andre Siddarth, Ravichandran Ashwin, Vansh Bedi, Dewald Brevis, Devon Conway, Sam Curran, Shivam Dube, Nathan Ellis, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Anshul Kamboj, Ayush Mhatre, Mukesh Choudhary, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Noor Ahmad, Jamie Overton, Matheesha Pathirana, Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Pat Cummins, the Australian pacer, takes charge of SRH with a clear action plan and a calm head. Cummins is known for his control and consistency, and even has some useful skills at the lower order with the bat.

SRH has explosive top-order batters in Travis Head and Ishan Kishan who will provide explosive starts. Heinrich Klaasen is a good middle-order batter because he is a power-hitter/finisher.

With players such as Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, and Pat Cummins, SRH has a strong pace attack. Rahul Cahrar provides spin variety during the middle overs. Overall, their bowling unit has been consistent only to be let down once or twice in pressure situations, costing them tight matches.

Despite a solid start, SRH were never any real chance of posting a competitive score in their innings and finished at 143/8. Their top order could not convert a good start and the middle order failed to accelerate at all. MI chased easily 146/3 in just 15.4 overs. This 7 wicket defeat with 26 balls remaining highlighted very little underlining effectiveness from their bowling unit.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Squads

Pat Cummins (C), Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen (Wk), Eshan Malinga, Abhinav Manohar, Kamindu Mendis, Mohammed Shami, Wiaan Mulder, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshal Patel, Sachin Baby, Simarjeet Singh, Ravichandran Smaran, Atharva Taide, Jaydev Unadkat, Aniket Verma, Zeeshan Ansari

CSK vs SRH Outfield Report

MA Chidambaram Stadium

The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch is known to be spin-friendly with low bounce, especially as the match progresses. Batsmen who settle early can score, but spinners often dictate terms in the middle overs. Chasing can be tricky on this surface, particularly under lights.

On match day, Chennai is predicted to have hot and humid conditions. The daytime temperature is expected to be about 33 degrees Celsius, whereas it is predicted to be about 28 degrees Celsius by the evening. Dew may be a factor for the bowlers in the second innings, and the grip on the ball especially for spinners.

In recent seasons, first-innings scores at Chepauk have typically ranged between 150-170. The highest score batting first has hovered around 210, while the lowest defended score has been around 130.

Chennai Super Kings vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five encounters, Chennai Super Kings have had the upper hand, winning 3 out of the 5 matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

CSK vs SRH Prediction

According to cricket analysts Chennai Super Kings have a 52% chance of Winning.