The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are stuck in the IPL 2025 basement, and tonight’s match is a desperate scrap for survival. With just four points each after eight games, both teams need a win badly. But here’s the twist: CSK never lose to SRH at Chepauk. Can Dhoni’s men break their five-match losing streak, or will Cummins’ squad finally crack the Chennai code?
Match Details
- When: Friday, April 25, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Where: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Streaming: JioCinema, Star Sports
CSK vs SRH: The Ugly Truth
Let’s be real—both teams are having a nightmare season. CSK’s batting looks shaky without Gaikwad (injured), and SRH’s bowling leaks runs like a sieve. But history favors CSK big time:
- Head-to-Head: CSK lead 15-6.
- At Chepauk: CSK have a 5-0 clean sheet against SRH.
- Recent Form: CSK lost 5 straight; SRH are barely hanging on.
Prediction: CSK’s home turf + Dhoni’s clutch gene = slight edge for Chennai. But don’t bet your paycheck on it.
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Pitch Report: Spin to Win
Chepauk’s pitch is dry, slow, and a spinner’s paradise. Expect:
- First-innings avg. score: 160-170 (batting first = safer).
- Key Players: Jadeja, Noor Ahmad, Rahul Chahar.
- Dew Factor: Minimal—spinners won’t get screwed in the 2nd innings.
Dream11 Top Picks
Wicketkeepers:
- Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): Hits sixes for fun.
- MS Dhoni (CSK): Vintage Dhoni > logic.
Batsmen:
- Travis Head (SRH): Explosive but inconsistent.
- Shivam Dube (CSK): Chepauk’s short boundaries = Dube’s playground.
All-rounders:
- Abhishek Sharma (SRH) C: High-risk, high-reward captain pick.
- Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) VC: Safe bet with bat + ball + fielding.
Bowlers:
- Matheesha Pathirana (CSK): Death-over yorkers = gold.
- Pat Cummins (SRH): Expensive but takes wickets.
Probable XIs
CSK: Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube, Jadeja, Dhoni (c/wk), Pathirana, Noor Ahmad.
SRH: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Klaasen, Cummins (c), Harshal Patel.
Note: Check toss updates—last-minute changes happen!
Final Verdict
CSK’s home dominance vs SRH’s nothing-to-lose vibe makes this a toss-up. But if you’re forcing an answer: CSK by a whisker.
Dark Horse: Nitish Reddy (SRH)—young gun with firepower
