In Match 43 of IPL 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in a must-win clash for both sides, languishing at the bottom of the points table. CSK, with just two wins from eight games, are desperate to turn things around after a crushing nine-wicket loss to the Mumbai Indians.
Ravindra Jadeja’s 53 was the only bright spot in an otherwise dismal outing for the five-time champions. Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves in a similar boat, sitting just one spot above CSK, also with two wins in eight matches. Their previous match saw them fall to Mumbai as well, despite a fighting 71 from Heinrich Klaasen.
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Both teams are under pressure to perform with the bat and ball as the season enters a crucial phase. Historically, CSK have dominated this rivalry, winning 16 of the 22 encounters. But with both teams out of form, tonight’s contest could go either way.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK )
CSK are weighing their options ahead of a crucial match, with questions lingering over Rachin Ravindra’s place in the XI. Bowling consultant Eric Simons was seen having a detailed chat with the struggling left-hander during training. Meanwhile, young wicketkeeper-batter Vansh Bedi impressed in the nets and intra-squad games, and could be in line for a debut. If picked, it might allow CSK to bring in Sam Curran as the fourth overseas player.
On the bowling front, CSK may look to Matheesha Pathirana, who has had the better of Heinrich Klaasen in T20s—dismissing him three times in 22 balls for just 26 runs.
Probable XII: Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra/Vansh Bedi, Ayush Mhatre, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar/Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni (c, wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, R Ashwin
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s spin woes continue, with their spinners collectively managing just eight wickets at an economy of 9.80—the worst among all teams. However, they might find some relief against CSK, who have struggled against spin this season, losing 25 wickets while scoring at just 6.61 per over.
Probable XII: 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, Rahul Chahar
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, MS Dhoni, Travis Head, Shivam Dube, Rachin Ravindra (vc), Abhishek Sharma (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Noor Ahmad, Pat Cummins, Khaleel Ahmed
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Travis Head (c), Shivam Dube, Rachin Ravindra, Abhishek Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja (vc), Harshal Patel, Noor Ahmad, Pat Cummins, Khaleel Ahmed
