CSK vs SRH: Struggling Teams Face Off in Match 43 of IPL 2025
CRICKETNEWS
Match 43 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday, April 25. The match will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and will begin at 7:30 PM (IST).
CSK vs SRH: Struggling Teams Face Off in Match 43 of IPL 2025
Both teams have had a tough season so far and are currently at the bottom of the points table. CSK, led by MS Dhoni, has played eight matches but won only two. Their recent performance has been disappointing, especially after a big nine-wicket loss to rivals Mumbai Indians. With a negative Net Run Rate (NRR) of -1.392, their chances of making it to the playoffs are nearly over.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are also in a similar situation. They too have only two wins from eight matches. Last season’s finalists have struggled to find their rhythm and have been stuck in the lower half of the table since the beginning. Like CSK, SRH’s hopes for the playoffs are also very slim, making this match a dead rubber with little impact on the standings.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Chepauk (MA Chidambaram Stadium) usually favors spinners. As the match goes on, the surface tends to slow down, making it harder for batters. Dew might affect the match in the later stages, possibly helping the team that bats second. A score of more than 160 runs would be considered competitive here.
Predicted Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
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: Anshul Kamboj
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
Impact Player: Abhinav Manohar