Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Date: April 25, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Live Streaming: Star Sports & JioCinema

 

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CSK vs SRH Preview – IPL 2025

The TATA IPL 2025 continues to thrill fans, and Match 43 brings a classic contest as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face off against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Chepauk. Both teams are looking to gain momentum in the race for the playoffs.

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Chepauk Pitch Report – Spin to Win

The surface at MA Chidambaram Stadium is known for its turn and bounce, favoring spinners, especially in the second innings. Batting first could be the key to success on this tricky pitch.

• Average First Innings Score: 165
   

• Weather: Warm and dry with minimal dew
   

• Toss Tip: Win the toss, bat first
   

 

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Head-to-Head – CSK vs SRH

Matches Played	CSK Wins	SRH Wins
21	15	6

At Chepauk, SRH has never managed a victory against CSK — can they break the curse this time?

 

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Probable XIs

These Tata IPL 2025 match predictions should suggest a close contest, with CSK slightly ahead owing to form and balance.

CSK Predicted 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 Predicted XI

• Abhishek Sharma
   

• Travis Head
   

• Ishan Kishan
   

• Nitish Reddy
   

• Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
   

• Aniket Verma
   

• Pat Cummins (C)
   

• Harshal Patel
   

• Jaydev Unadkat
   

• Zeeshan Ansari
   

• Eshan Malinga
   

 

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Top Fantasy Picks

• Travis Head – Reliable opener
   

• Abhishek Sharma – Dynamic all-rounder
   

• Shivam Dube – Game-changer in the middle order
   

• Noor Ahmad – Wicket magnet on turning tracks
   

Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

• Captain: Abhishek Sharma / Pat Cummins
   

• Vice-Captain: Ravindra Jadeja / Shivam Dube
   

 

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Player Form Tracker

• Travis Head – 242 runs in last 8 matches
   

• Shivam Dube – 230+ runs this season
   

• Abhishek Sharma – Averaging 30+ with the bat
   

• Noor Ahmad – 12 wickets, key death-overs bowler
   

 

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Final Thoughts

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