Two underperforming teams of this IPL, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), meet at Chepauk to perhaps determine who will end up at the bottom of the table. With playoff contention out of sight, these former champions will play for pride and look to be a spoilsport to the other contenders.
As always, we’ve got you covered with our expert fantasy tips, match details, team lineups, and in-depth predictions of the match 43 between CSK and SRH at Chennai.
Match Details
- Date: April 25, 2025
- Time: 7.30 PM
- Venue: M.A. Chidhambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Teams: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
[Read the complete IPL 2025 schedule here]
Head-to-Head: CSK vs SRH
- Matches Played: 21
- Chennai Super Kings won: 15
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: 6
- Key Statistical Insights:
- Average first-innings score at venue: 163.69 (89 matches)
- Chennai Super Kings have won all 5 games that they played against SRH at this venue
- In the last 5 games, CSK has had an upper hand,d winning 3
- Chasing team win percentage: 42.70% (38 matches)
- Predicted Winner: Chennai Super Kings (55% probability)
Pitch and Weather Report
Wankhede Stadium characteristics
- Pitch Characteristics:
- The surfaces here tend to be on the slower side
- Spinners will get some help, and batters might have to work hard for their runs
- Potential for a score between 160 and 170
- Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 30°C
- Humidity: 82%
- Evening match with hot and humid conditions
- Minimal wind interference
Playing XI Probables & Impact Subs: CSK vs SRH (IPL 2025)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Probable XI
- Shaik Rasheed
- Ayush Mhatre
- Dewald Brevis
- Shivam Dube
- Vansh Bedi
- Vijay Shankar
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni (WK)
- Noor Ahmad
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Anshul Kamboj
Team news: Dewald Brevis could make his CSK debut at the expense of underperforming Rachin Ravindra. Impressive Ayush Mhatre might open along with Rasheed in this Southern derby. Kambhoj looks set to be back, and Ashwin might sit out.
Team Strategy: Nothing has clicked for CSK, much like their opponents.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Probable XI
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan
- Nitish Reddy
- Aniket Verma
- Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
- Abhinav Manohar/Rahul Chahar
- Jaidev Unadkat
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Zeeshan Ansari
- Harshal Patel
- Eshan Malinga
Team Strategy: SRH batting sans Klaasen once again failed to live up to the expectations in their previous home game against MI
They would likely go with an unchanged XI that played against MI or include someone like Rahul Chahar on what could be a spin-friendly surface at Chepauk.
Dream11 Fantasy Insights
Top Captain Choices
- Heinrich Klaasen (CSK)
- Leading run-scorer for SRH this season with 281 runs in 8 innings
- Struck a brilliant 44-ball 71 in SRH’s last game
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Shivam Dube (CSK)
- Leading run-scorer for CSK with 230 runs this season
- Made 50 in the last game and strikes at 155.19 per 100 balls in this venue (478 runs)
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Noor Ahmad (CSK)
- One of the few bright spots for CSK this season
- 12 scalps at an average of 17.25 with ER 7.67
- Potential Points: 80-100
IPL 2025 Records
Key match-ups that should impact the fantasy picks
- Pat Cummins vs Shivam Dube
- Travis Head vs Khaleel Ahmed
- Noor Ahmad vs Heinrich Klaasen
Fantasy Tips for CSK vs SRH (IPL 2025)
- Has been a typical Chepauk surface this IPL
- Spinners found a great deal of success, especially during the KKR-CSK game
- Toss hasn’t mattered here since the sides batting and bowling first have won twice each
- Better to choose captains on form
- Keep an eye out for last-minute team changes.
Our Winning Dream11 Team
Dream11 Team Building Strategy
- 2-3 Batters
- 1-2 Wicket-Keepers
- 2-3 All-Rounders
- 3-4 Bowlers
Team Composition: CSK 5 – SRH 6
- Wicket-Keepers: Heinrich Klaasen (C), Ishan Kishan
- Batters: Travis Head, Shivam Dube (VC)
- All-rounder: Ravindra Jadeja, Ayush Mhatre, Abhishek Sharma
- Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Pat Cummins
Match Outcome Predictions
- Predicted Score: 170+ runs
- Toss Factor: Batting first has been advantageous here
- Winning Probability:
- Chennai Super Kings: 55%
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: 45%
Disclaimer: Fantasy predictions are speculative. Actual performance may vary.
Good Luck, Fantasy Cricketers!
