The 43rd match(CSK vs SRH) of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 saw Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 5 wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
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This was a crucial do-or-die game for both teams, who were struggling to keep their playoff hopes alive. Here’s a detailed overview:
Match Summary
- Toss: SRH won the toss and elected to bowl first.
- CSK Innings: CSK posted a total of 154/10 in 19.5 overs.
- SRH Innings: SRH chased the target, finishing at 155/5 in 18.4 overs, winning with 8 balls to spare.
- Result: SRH won by 5 wickets.
CSK Batting
CSK struggled to build momentum on a challenging Chepauk pitch, which favored spinners and required patience. Key contributions included:
- Ayush Mhatre: Scored 30 runs off 19 balls, setting a positive tone early.
- Dewald Brevis: Played a brave knock of 42 runs off 25 balls, stabilizing the innings.
- Shivam Dube: Contributed with a quick cameo, including two boundaries in an over.
- Despite these efforts, CSK’s batting faltered in the middle overs, with SRH’s bowlers, particularly Harshal Patel, who took a four-wicket haul, keeping the scoring in check.
- The final four overs saw CSK push to 154, but the total was considered below par for the venue.
SRH Bowling
SRH’s bowling unit was clinical, with Harshal Patel earning the Player of the Match award for his 4 wickets.
- Spinners and pacers alike exploited the conditions, restricting CSK’s aggressive intent.
- Pat Cummins led the attack well, ensuring tight lines and key breakthroughs.
SRH Batting
SRH’s chase was anchored by a mix of grit and composure:
- Early Setback: SRH lost Abhishek Sharma for a golden duck, putting them under pressure.
- Ishan Kishan: Played a vital knock of 44 runs, stabilizing the innings after early wickets.
Kishan in control 💪pic.twitter.com/Rsdh5QwrMp
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 25, 2025
- Travis Head: Scored 19 off 16 before falling, adding some stability.
- Kamindu Mendis: The Sri Lankan all-rounder proved to be the difference, scoring an unbeaten 32 and guiding SRH to victory with composure.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy: Supported Mendis with an unbeaten contribution, ensuring SRH crossed the line comfortably.
- Key moments included Mendis and Reddy’s calm partnership in the middle overs, which neutralized CSK’s spin threat led by Noor Ahmad and Ravindra Jadeja.
CSK Bowling
CSK’s bowlers fought hard but couldn’t defend the modest total:
- Khaleel Ahmed struck early, continuing his streak of taking wickets in the first over, finishing with figures of 2-0-14-1.
- Matheesha Pathirana bowled fiery yorkers, keeping SRH’s aggressive batsmen like Heinrich Klaasen in check (Klaasen scored only 7*).
- Ravindra Jadeja and Deepak Hooda combined for a crucial wicket, but SRH’s middle order held firm.
- A no-ball by Noor Ahmad in the 15th over proved costly, easing SRH’s path to victory.
Key Highlights
- Historic Win for SRH: This victory marked SRH’s first-ever win against CSK at Chepauk, ending a long-standing jinx.
- CSK’s Home Struggles: CSK suffered their fourth consecutive home loss, a first in their IPL history, and are now on the brink of elimination with only two wins in eight matches.
- Playoff Implications: SRH kept their playoff hopes alive, while CSK’s campaign is all but over.
- Dhoni’s Milestone: The match was MS Dhoni’s 400th T20 game, but he couldn’t inspire a turnaround as captain.
- Pitch and Conditions: The Chepauk surface was slow and spin-friendly, with 27 of the 50 wickets at the venue this season taken by spinners. CSK’s failure to adapt to these conditions was evident.
