IPL 2025 CSK vs SRH Preview: Head-to-Head, Pitch Report, Probable XIs, Fantasy Picks And Prediction. The IPL 2025 season progresses with Match 43 featuring the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams are languishing at the bottom of the table and must win every game for the playoffs. Hence, they are extremely desperate to win this match to strengthen their positions on the points table amidst an intensifying race for the playoff spots.
Match Details
Date: 25 April, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Streaming/Broadcast: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar.
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Head-to-Head Record
Total Number of Matches Played: 21
Chennai Super Kings Wins: 15
Sunrisers Hyderabad Wins: 6
Last Match: April 5, 2024—SRH won by 6 wickets in Hyderabad.
Pitch Overview of MA Chidambaram Stadium
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is conventionally known for a balanced nature, extending assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. Batsmen may expect some value for their shots in the powerplay overs. But as the match goes on, spinners might find some turn with the pitch slowing down. The average first-innings total at this venue is nearly 160-170, indicating that any total around that could be a winning score.
Weather Conditions: The weather forecast predicts clear skies in Chennai on match day, with the temperature expected to be around 30 degrees Celsius during the evening. Humidity will be in check, making it comfortable for players. There is no substantial chance of rain, suggesting that the match is going to be uninterrupted.
IPL 2025 CSK vs SRH Probable Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Ravichandran Ashwin, Shaik Rasheed, Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Matheesha Pathirana, Ayush Mhatre, Ravindra Jadeja, Noor Ahmad, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (c & wk).
Impact Player: Shivam Dube
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Travis Head, Jaydev Unadkat, Abhishek Sharma, Harshal Patel, Ishan Kishan, Zeeshan Ansari, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Eshan Malinga.
Impact Player: Rahul Chahar
Top Fantasy Picks
Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen (VC), MS Dhoni
Batters: Shivam Dube, Travis Head, Ayush Mhatr, Aniket Verma, Abhishek Sharma
All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja (C), Pat Cummins,
Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Mathisha Pathirana.
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IPL 2025 CSK vs SRH Match Prediction
CSK’s home advantage and head-to-head record will come into play somewhat, and it suggests that the SRH team will make this contest very close. For sure, CSK will hold an edge, at least by familiarity with Chepauk conditions, whereas SRH’s explosive batting line-up might decide in their favor.
Prediction: CSK will win this match.
