The 43rd match of IPL 2025 brings a crucial contest as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 25 at 7:30 PM IST. With both teams losing six out of eight games this season, their playoff hopes are hanging by a thread, making this clash a must-win encounter for either side.
CSK are reeling from a heavy nine-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians, while SRH too suffered a setback against the same opposition, losing by seven wickets. Both teams have failed to click as units this season and sit firmly in the bottom half of the points table with just 4 points each. Net run rates are also concerning—CSK at -1.392 and SRH at -1.361.
Historically, CSK have dominated this matchup. Out of 21 encounters, they’ve won 15, including an unblemished 5-0 record at Chepauk against SRH. With home advantage and a superior head-to-head record, CSK will look to capitalise and gain momentum.
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All eyes will be on Heinrich Klaasen, SRH’s explosive middle-order batter, who has struggled against CSK. In four IPL appearances versus Chennai, Klaasen has managed just 54 runs at an average of 18, with a strike rate under 100. At Chepauk, those numbers dip slightly further.
As the Chennai Super Kings prepare to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in a critical IPL 2025 clash, several intriguing individual battles could shape the contest.
#1 Mohammed Shami vs MS Dhoni
Mohammed Shami hasn’t had the most impactful season so far, picking up just 5 wickets in 7 games at an economy that reflects his struggle. However, Dhoni could walk in during the death overs, and Shami will be eyeing redemption. In IPL encounters, Dhoni has scored 37 runs off 21 balls against Shami, striking at an impressive 176.19, with the pacer dismissing him only once.
#2 Ravindra Jadeja and Heinrich Klaasen
Ravindra Jadeja’s record at Chepauk is formidable, and his left-arm spin could be key against the aggressive South African. However, Klaasen has been cautious against him, scoring 16 runs from 15 balls without losing his wicket. Jadeja has managed to keep Klaasen relatively quiet, with just one six and no fours conceded.
#3 Travis Head vs Khaleel Ahmed
The explosive Aussie opener, Travis Head, has taken a liking to Khaleel Ahmed’s left-arm pace, smashing him for 15 runs off just 5 balls in their only IPL encounter. While Khaleel hasn’t dismissed him, he’ll need early breakthroughs to contain Head’s momentum.
