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CSK vs SRH Match Preview: Chennai Hosts Hyderabad in Must-Win IPL 2025 Clash at Chepauk

CSK face SRH in a must-win battle at Chepauk on April 25. With both teams desperate for points, expect spin to dominate. Here’s what to watch out for.

CSK vs SRH Match Preview: Struggling Titans Face Off in IPL 2025

In Match 43 of IPL 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 25, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams are at the bottom of the points table, each with two wins from eight matches, making this encounter crucial for their playoff aspirations.


Team Form and Head-to-Head

CSK and SRH have both struggled this season, each securing only two victories in their eight matches. Historically, CSK has dominated this fixture, winning 16 out of 22 encounters against SRH.


Pitch and Weather Report

The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium has been a balanced one, offering assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. Spinners are expected to play a crucial role in the middle overs. The weather forecast predicts a hot and humid evening with temperatures around 32°C and no rain interruptions expected.


Probable Playing XIs

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

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
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


Key Players to Watch

  • Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): With 281 runs in eight matches, Klaasen has been a consistent performer and will be crucial in anchoring the SRH innings.
  • Noor Ahmad (CSK): The young spinner has taken 12 wickets in eight matches and will be vital in the middle overs to contain the SRH batting lineup.

What to Expect

Both teams are desperate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. CSK will look to capitalize on their home advantage and the experience of MS Dhoni, while SRH will rely on their batting firepower to turn their fortunes around. Given the pitch conditions, spinners are expected to play a significant role, and a total above 160 could be competitive.


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