The 43rd match of IPL 2025 is between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and is scheduled to take place on April 25, 2025, at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Ahead of the match, we will discuss the head-to-head record, exciting contests, and rivalry leading into IPL 2025.

Head-to-Head Record

In the IPL, CSK and SRH have confronted each other 21 times since SRH's IPL debut in 2013.

• CSK Wins: 15
• SRH Wins: 6
• No Result: 0

CSK leads in this rivalry, winning 71.43% of their encounters. At Cheppauk (M.A. Chidambaram Stadium), CSK has won all 4 matches against SRH. Matches at Chepauk are usually very competitive matches, as CSK's bowling (heavy on spin) and batting (balanced) are strong on the slower surface, while SRH's aggressive batting usually fails to adjust.

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Most Memorable CSK vs SRH Matches

The CSK-SRH match-up has delivered exciting encounters, characterized by excellent individual performances and strategic battles. Below are some of the most memorable games:

IPL 2024, Match 46 (April 28, 2024) – Chennai

• CSK Score: 212/3 (20 overs)
• SRH Score: 134 all out (18.5 overs)
• Result: CSK won by 78 runs

CSK set a dominating 212/3, thanks to Ruturaj Gaikwad's 98 off 54 (10 fours, 3 sixes) and Daryl Mitchell's 52 off 32. SRH was reduced to 134, courtesy of Tushar Deshpande's 4/27 and Matheesha Pathirana's 2/17, as CSK bowlers took charge. Ravindra Jadeja also contributed a disciplined 1/22. Gaikwad was awarded the Player of the Match for his match-winning contribution. CSK's win confirmed their dominance at Chepauk and put them in line for the playoffs.

IPL 2024, Match 18 (April 5, 2024)—Hyderabad

• CSK Score: 165/5 (20 overs)
• SRH Score: 166/4 (18.1 overs)
• Result: SRH won by 6 wickets

CSK restricted to 165/5, with Shivam Dube making 45 off 24 and Ajinkya Rahane making 35. SRH chased 166 easily, thanks to Aiden Markram's 50 off 36 and Abhishek Sharma's firecracker 37 off 12 (3 fours, 3 sixes). Pat Cummins' 1/29 and Jaydev Unadkat's 1/29 restricted CSK. Abhishek Sharma was awarded Player of the Match for his scintillating beginning, as SRH won an important home match.

IPL 2018, Final (May 27, 2018)—Mumbai

• SRH Score: 178/6 (20 overs)
• CSK Score: 181/2 (18.3 overs)
• Result: CSK won by 8 wickets

SRH scored 178/6, with Kane Williamson making 47 and Yusuf Pathan contributing 45. CSK chased 181 with ease, led by Shane Watson's unbeaten 117 from 57 (11 fours, 8 sixes) and Suresh Raina's 32. Lungi Ngidi took 1/26, and Dwayne Bravo took 2/46 for CSK in their victory. Watson was Match Player of the Match for his winning hundred, securing CSK's third IPL title.

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IPL 2023, Match 29 (April 21, 2023) – Chennai

• SRH Score: 134/7 (20 overs)
• CSK Score: 138/3 (18.4 overs)
• Result: CSK won by 7 wickets

SRH were reduced to 134/7, Abhishek Sharma's 34 the highest. CSK's all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja (3/22) and Maheesh Theekshana (1/19) throttled SRH. CSK knocked off 138 with ease courtesy of Devon Conway's unbeaten 77 from 57 balls and Ruturaj Gaikwad's 35. Jadeja was Player of the Match for his all-round efforts, consolidating CSK's Chepauk fortress.