The IPL 2025 continues, and Match 43 features the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) facing the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 25, 2025, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST, where CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad battles against SRH captain Pat Cummins in an important match for both teams to gain valuable points.

 Chepauk Stadium Stats and Records 

• Total Matches: 89
• Batting 1st Won: 51
• Batting 2nd Won: 38
• Highest Total: 246/5 by Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals in 2010
• Lowest Total: 70 all out by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings in 2019
• Highest Run-chase: 213/4 in 19.3 overs by Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings in 2024
• Lowest Total Defended: 126/8 by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings in 2008
• Average 1st Innings Score: 164
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 150

The Chepauk pitch has traditionally produced a spinner-friendly pitch, and there has been some grip and turn, especially during the second innings of the chase. Spinners have performed strongly in Chennai (an average of 26.8 and 6.9 economy) compared to average pacers (an average of 29.4 and 8.0 economy).

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Weather & Pitch Report

The weather in Chennai on April 25 is expected to be hot and humid, with temperatures ranging broadly between 35 and 40 degrees Celsius (95 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit), with humidity expected to be 70–80% during the evening. The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is dry, which would help spinners. However, the pitch slows down as the match progresses, and batting becomes difficult for any batsman in the later stage. Dew has more of an effect later in the second innings, which may be seen to help the team batting second.

CSK vs SRH: Match Preview 

Chennai Super Kings, under the captaincy of MS Dhoni for IPL 2025, after the injury to Ruturaj Gaikwad, will look to continue their perfect record against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk. CSK includes a veteran batting group, and Shivam Dube, with Rachin Ravindra, Sam Curran, and Jadeja, provides extra all-round depth. Their spin-heavy bowling attack with Jadeja, Ashwin, and Noor Ahmed helps take advantage of Chennai's conditions. Their pace attack, which includes Pathirana and Kahleel Ahmed, will be looking to attack the Sunrisers Hyderabad batting unit. Although they have a great head-to-head record (15 wins, 21), Chennai Super Kings are not in great form lately. Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, has a plethora of explosive players, including Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen. Sunrisers Hyderabad's pace attack includes Cummins, M. Shami, and Harshal Patel, alongside Zeeshan Ansari's spin group, and will need to adapt to the turn at Chepauk.