On April 25, 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) achieved a historic 5-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025 Match 43 at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, their first-ever win at Chepauk against CSK. CSK, batting first after SRH won the toss and chose to bowl, were bowled out for 154 in 19.5 overs, with Dewald Brevis and Ayush Mhatre leading the batting. SRH chased 155 in 18.4 overs, guided by Ishan Kishan and Kamindu Mendis, ending CSK’s unbeaten home record against them. CSK remained at the bottom with two wins in nine games, their net run rate at -1.392. SRH’s third win in nine games lifted them to eighth with six points, boosting their playoff chances. The match highlighted SRH’s sharp bowling and steady chase on a slow Chepauk pitch.
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Toss and Team Lineups
SRH captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bowl, expecting dew to help the chase on Chepauk’s spin-friendly pitch. CSK’s XI was Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Ayush Mhatre, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni (captain & wk), Jamie Overton, R Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, and Matheesha Pathirana, with impact subs like Khaleel Ahmed and Deepak Hooda. SRH’s XI included Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, and Mohammed Shami, with impact subs like Travis Head and Rahul Chahar. Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad relied on their top players in this critical match.
CSK’s Innings: A Struggle for Momentum
Opting to bat first, CSK faced early setbacks, losing Shaik Rasheed for a duck in the very first ball. Despite a promising 30-run knock from Ayush Mhatre and a brisk 42 off 25 balls by Dewald Brevis, CSK couldn’t build substantial partnerships. Harshal Patel’s exceptional bowling (4 wickets for 28 runs) dismantled the middle order, leading to CSK being bowled out for 154 in 19.5 overs.
SRH’s Chase: Composure Amidst Pressure
Chasing 155, SRH had a shaky start, losing Abhishek Sharma for zero. However, Ishan Kishan’s steady 44 and Kamindu Mendis’s unbeaten 32 anchored the innings. Nitish Kumar Reddy’s quick 19* ensured SRH reached the target comfortably in 18.4 overs, finishing at 155/5.
Key Performances
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Harshal Patel (SRH): 4 wickets for 28 runs in 4 overs
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Ishan Kishan (SRH): 44 runs off 34 balls
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Kamindu Mendis (SRH): 32* runs off 22 balls
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Dewald Brevis (CSK): 42 runs off 25 balls
Implications for the Tournament
This victory propels SRH closer to the playoff spots, showcasing their resilience and adaptability. For CSK, the loss is a significant blow, pushing them to the brink of elimination and raising questions about their strategy and form in the remaining matches.
