IPL 2025, Match 43: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Preview

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will clash WITH the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 25 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, in the 43rd match of IPL 2025. CSK and SRH are at bottom of the points table and are having one of their worst seasons in the league. 

The five-time champions, CSK, have lost five back-to-back games and seems to have lost all confidence despite the return of MS Dhoni as captain after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out with an injury. They still have six games left, but each and every encounter, including the upcoming match against SRH, is a do-or-die affair for them as they only have four points as of now.

Speaking about SRH, they are also in a similar position, with only four points to their name after eight games. Despite having some prominent names in the team, the Pat Cummins-led team has struggled to score runs and take wickets. The upcoming game is important for both the teams to bounce back and stay alive in the qualification race of IPL 2025.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The MA Chidambaram Stadium's pitch has always favoured the bowlers more, especially the spinners. However, in the recent past, the pacers have found more success at the venue. The captain who wins the toss will look to bowl first. 

Head-to-Head Record

CSK and SRH have played 21 matches against each other so far, with the former winning 15 and the latter 6. 

Predicted Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings:

Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Ayush Mhatre, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

Impact Player: Ravichandran Ashwin

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

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

Impact Player: Abhinav Manohar