Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad lock horns in a do-or-die Indian Premier League 2025 fixture on Friday, April 25 in Match No. 43 at Chepauk, Chennai.
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The face-off at the MA Chidambaram Stadium may have the onus of two giants, but both teams are struggling at the bottom of the table with an equal record, two victories from eight matches.
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CSK, led by MS Dhoni, are fresh off a humbling nine-wicket loss to arch-rivals Mumbai Indians and sit on a negative net run rate of -1.392. The five-time champions have looked completely out of sorts, especially at their fortress, where they’ve now lost three games in a row.
Their bowlers have only managed 11 wickets in those matches; a brutal stat for a team that once relied on spin to choke opponents at Chepauk.
SRH haven’t fared much better. Last year’s runners-up have stumbled all season, never managing to climb out of the bottom half. With Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen their only consistent threats, Sunrisers, too, are staring at a lost campaign.
Playoffs? Probably not. But expect a fight; just not for a spot in the top four.
The Sporting News takes a look at the details ahead of the game at Chepauk.
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CSK vs SRH: Predictions
Chennai Super Kings have looked completely off-colour at home, dropping three straight games at Chepauk, a venue that once gave them a fortress-like advantage. Their batting unit has failed to fire, and the bowling attack hasn’t found any rhythm. It’s clear CSK will need a full-scale turnaround with both bat and ball if they’re to stand a chance on Friday.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, while far from perfect, have shown more spark in the batting department. Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen have stepped up, and if the middle order clicks, SRH could pile on the pressure early. Their bowling still leaves questions, but with CSK’s current form, it may be enough.
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There’s plenty at stake — pride, momentum, and a mathematical shot at revival. But in a battle between two misfiring units, SRH come in with a slightly more stable foundation. Expect a tight contest, but one that tilts the Sunrisers’ way.
CSK vs SRH: Betting odds
According to Dafabet, who have the best odds for sporting events across the globe, the visitors, SRH are heavy favorites to win the match.
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