Chennai-Hyderabad rivalry has produced some of the finest games of IPL 2018, as reflected in the Chennai Super Kings Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Scorecard. From MS Dhoni’s patient masterclasses to David Warner’s thrilling scores, these fixtures showcase tactical awareness and pitch adaptation.
At Chepauk’s Chepauk Stadium, CSK have enjoyed an overwhelming 15-7 advantage against SRH over 22 encounters, and these numbers hold true across venues: Hyderabad offers more balanced records.
| Match | Date / Season | Venue | CSK Score | SRH Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 43 | IPL 2025 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 154 (19.5 ov) | 155/5 (18.4 ov) | SRH won by 5 wickets |
| Match 46 | IPL 2024 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 212/3 (20 ov) | 134 (18.5 ov) | CSK won by 78 runs |
| Match 18 | IPL 2024 | Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium, Hyderabad | 165/5 (20 ov) | 166/4 (18.1 ov) | SRH won by 6 wickets |
| Match 29 | IPL 2023 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 138/3 (18.4 ov) | 134/7 (20 ov) | CSK won by 7 wickets |
| Match 46 | IPL 2023 | Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium, Hyderabad | 202/2 (20 ov) | 189/6 (20 ov) | CSK won by 13 runs |
CSK vs SRH Prediction
Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have struggled this season and find themselves at the bottom of the points table with only two wins out of eight matches played.
On April 25, they will look to right their fortunes against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) when they face off in Chepauk – former Indian coach Sanjay Bangar predicts CSK will prevail due to their strong spin attack making SRH vulnerable with bat.
Last time out, Sunrisers Hyderabad were bowled out for only 154 runs and will look to improve on this performance when playing at home in front of their fans. Their squad boasts some top talent like Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Ishan Kishan Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Kumar Reddy but have struggled to live up to their full potential.
CSK have been in good form with both bat and ball, yet need to find stability between these two areas. They will likely retain their current batting lineup against SRH who possess experience and quality to score runs at Chepauk.
MA Chidambaram Stadium pitches generally favour spinners when dew is factored into their play, so those winning the toss should opt to chase. A total between 160-170 runs should usually be defendable on this surface.
CSK may introduce some fresh bowling talent like Shaik Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre as replacements for Ramakrishna Ghosh and Vansh Bedi who have not performed as expected in previous games against Mumbai Indians.
Meanwhile SRH could employ similar strategies from their last match against MI – giving more experience to their young bowlers while looking ahead to next season – Mohammad Shami, Jaydev Unadkat as well as Rahul Chahar, Smaran Ravichandran and Vijay Shankar will all feature heavily alongside Mohammad Shami and Jaydev Unadkat being the key bowlers from their side alongside some specialist slow bowlers such as Rahul Chahar Smaran Ravichandran and Vijay Shankar being included alongside these guys
CSK vs SRH Betting Tips
Both CSK and SRH remain locked in an intense battle to avoid relegation, with wins for either team likely putting them back in contention – though the home side are currently favored in this matchup. Here are our betting tips for this game.
Small edges can make an enormous difference, as CSK have experience and spin control at Chepauk, while SRH boast a power-hitting top order which could make their run-control tougher than expected. Furthermore, the toss will play an integral role in this contest.
Odds on players and teams change quickly when live cricket betting, making it essential to monitor the market and adjust your stakes accordingly.
Pay attention to pitch conditions – slow surfaces tend to favor spinners while faster surfaces suit big-hitting batters; keep tabs on captains with busy calendars who may rest some players for future matches.
CSK have struggled to find an effective top-order this season, yet Heinrich Klaasen looks like an assured bet to lead them in run scoring terms. With five 30+ scores under his belt and BetOnline offering him at +195 to hit most runs this tournament he could well prove decisive.
Shivam Dube has also impressed recently and should help complement him in their middle order.
SRH have struggled this season, averaging only 14 runs per over on the road. They possess strong overseas players capable of scoring many runs so selling runs may be an option here; Sportsbook currently has an over/under line for 176.5 SRH runs and betting against it would likely result in success.
SRH have an excellent chance at qualifying for the playoffs; they must defeat all remaining opponents while hoping that other teams slip up.
Their four-point gap to second-placed Kolkata Knight Riders means that in order to reach the top four they must win their last round-robin match against Punjab and hope KKR loses to KXIP; should this occur then their top two will meet each other at Whankede for their semi-final clash.
CSK vs SRH Live Streaming
After their dismal start to the Indian Premier League campaign, Chennai Super Kings will look to redeem themselves at MA Chidambaram Stadium during match 43 of IPL at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
While both sides currently lie near the bottom of their respective tables, this game may not offer high stakes action but still serve as a battle for survival.
Last year’s runners-up, Pat Cummins’ SunRisers have gone downhill since last season’s runners-up; winning only two out of eight matches so far and being humiliated by Mumbai in an eight wicket defeat only compounding their problems further and diminishing any hopes they had of reaching the playoffs.
Although Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen have produced some spectacular innings for Hyderabad, their batsmen have had difficulty maintaining consistency throughout their innings.
A combination of subpar bowling by their spinners, poor lower order performances, and an overall lack of urgency has hindered Sunrisers.
CSK’s hopes for turnaround rest with their bowlers, led by Khaleel Ahmed and Jamie Overton. Both must find early breakthroughs to prevent SRH top order from disintegrating further, while Matheesha Pathirana and Ravichandran Ashwin must also elevate their performances if CSK are to make 200 runs or beyond.
Since they were thoroughly outplayed by Mumbai in their previous game, CSK bowlers must show significant improvements.
Their pace and bouncers have not been effective enough at restricting runs against opposition batting lineups – something which must change dramatically this time around.
MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch should offer both batsmen and bowlers plenty of opportunities. A touch of green should add another element that should make conditions ideal for cricket; consequently, the team who wins the toss should opt to bat first.
CSK vs SRH Live Score
Sunrisers Hyderabad have kept their playoff hopes alive with this critical win over Chennai Super Kings. The defending champions may have been disappointed in their effort with the ball, particularly during middle overs when too many runs were conceded which allowed SRH to build up an impressive total on board. Khaleel Ahmed and Anshul Kamboj bowled well but were not able to contain SRH batters for enough overs.
MS Dhoni expressed displeasure with his team’s performance, lamenting their inability to avoid losing wickets when chasing and failing in the batting department.
Dhoni added that dew’s damp conditions made gripping the ball difficult and may have contributed to their downfall.
Harshal Patel stood out as the shining light for SRH as he claimed four wickets and reduced CSK to 154 all out. Pat Cummins and Jaydev Unadkat contributed two wickets each; Kamindu Mendis made an impressionful contribution with one wicket and an excellent catch, cementing victory for SRH and setting them on their path toward further victories this season.
With this win SRH have now won 15 matches while losing only seven – an excellent record going into later matches this year.
