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The Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad rivalry has delivered pure IPL drama since 2013. From CSK’s early dominance and playoff sweeps to SRH’s explosive upsets, Warner’s fireworks, Dhoni’s calm finishes, and that historic 2025 Chepauk breakthrough, every Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match scorecard tells a tale of tactics, aggression, heartbreaks, and unbreakable fan passion. CSK lead 15-7 overall, but momentum shifts keep the fire alive.
Thrilling Clash: CSK vs SRH – IPL 2025 Match 43 Recap
Match Details: Umpires: Mohit Krishnadas, Nitin Menon; TV Umpire: KN Ananthapadmanabhan
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Toss: Sunrisers Hyderabad won and elected to field
Result: SRH won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
Player of the Match: Harshal Patel (4/28)
Chennai Super Kings Innings: 154/10 (19.5 overs)
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaik Rasheed | c Abhishek Sharma b Mohammed Shami | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ayush Mhatre | c Ishan Kishan b Cummins | 30 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 157.89 |
| Sam Curran | c Verma b Patel | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90.00 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | b Mendis | 21 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 123.52 |
| Dewald Brevis | c Mendis b Patel | 42 | 25 | 1 | 4 | 168.00 |
| Shivam Dube | c Abhishek Sharma b Unadkat | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Deepak Hooda | c Abhishek Sharma b Unadkat | 22 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 104.76 |
| MS Dhoni (c)† | c Abhishek Sharma b Patel | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Anshul Kamboj | c †Klaasen b Cummins | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Noor Ahmad | c Mohammed Shami b Patel | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Khaleel Ahmed | not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 2.5 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 7.41 |
| Harshal Patel | 4 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 7.00 |
| Zeeshan Ansari | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.66 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings: 155/5 (18.4 overs)
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | c Mhatre b Ahmed | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Travis Head | b Kamboj | 19 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 118.75 |
| Ishan Kishan | c Curran b Noor Ahmad | 44 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 129.41 |
| Heinrich Klaasen † | c Hooda b Jadeja | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.50 |
| Aniket Verma | c Hooda b Noor Ahmad | 19 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 100.00 |
| Kamindu Mendis | not out | 32 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 145.45 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | not out | 19 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 146.15 |
Chennai Super Kings Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khaleel Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 3 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 5.33 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.50 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 3.4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Sam Curran | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9.00 |
Head-to-Head: Last 15 Matches Between CSK and SRH
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Apr-2025 | SRH | 5 wickets | Chennai |
| 28-Apr-2024 | CSK | 78 runs | Chennai |
| 5-Apr-2024 | SRH | 6 wickets | Hyderabad |
| 21-Apr-2023 | CSK | 7 wickets | Chennai |
| 1-May-2022 | CSK | 13 runs | Pune |
| 9-Apr-2022 | SRH | 8 wickets | Mumbai |
| 30-Sept-2021 | CSK | 6 wickets | Sharjah |
| 28-Apr-2021 | CSK | 7 wickets | Delhi |
| 13-Oct-2020 | CSK | 20 runs | Dubai |
| 2-Oct-2020 | SRH | 7 runs | Dubai |
| 23-Apr-2019 | CSK | 6 wickets | Chennai |
| 17-Apr-2019 | SRH | 6 wickets | Hyderabad |
| 27-May-2018 | CSK | 8 wickets | Mumbai |
| 22-May-2018 | CSK | 2 wickets | Mumbai |
| 13-May-2018 | CSK | 8 wickets | Pune |
Best Player Analysis Table – Match MVPs Ranked
| Rank | Player | Team | Key Stats | Impact Breakdown (Why LEGENDARY) | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harshal Patel | SRH | 4/28 (4 overs) | Broke the backbone – Brevis, Dhoni, Noor & Curran. Middle-overs magician! Purple Cap climber | ★★★★★ |
| 2 | Kamindu Mendis | SRH | 32* (22) + 1/26 + Catch | All-round HERO: Bowled Jadeja, took flying catch of Brevis, then unbeaten cameo to win it! | ★★★★★ |
| 3 | Dewald Brevis | CSK | 42 (25) – 1×4, 4×6 | CSK’s only hope – explosive debut knock with three monster sixes. Pure entertainment! | ★★★★ |
| 4 | Ishan Kishan | SRH | 44 (34) – 5×4, 1×6 | Stabilized shaky start, two sixes under pressure. Calm anchor in chase | ★★★★ |
| 5 | Ayush Mhatre | CSK | 30 (19) – 6×4 | Debut fire! Smashed boundaries all around. Showed why CSK backed him | ★★★★ |
| 6 | Pat Cummins | SRH | 2/21 (4 overs) + Captain | Smart leadership + lethal seam. Set the tone with early breakthroughs | ★★★ |
| 7 | Noor Ahmad | CSK | 2/42 (4 overs) | Turned the chase with two big wickets (Kishan & Verma). Spin wizardry! | ★★★ |
The Birth of a One-Sided Saga: Early Clashes (2013-2015)
The rivalry sparked in IPL 2013 when SRH debuted. CSK asserted dominance early. In their first clash on April 25 at Chepauk, SRH posted 159/6, but CSK chased 160/5 with Dhoni’s calm finish. SRH’s only 2013 win? None against CSK. By May 8 in Hyderabad, CSK smashed 223/3, Raina’s 99* shining, thrashing SRH by 77 runs. 2014 saw mixed results: CSK won in Sharjah by 5 wickets chasing 146/5, but SRH triumphed in Ranchi chasing 186 with Warner’s explosive 90. In 2015, CSK crushed SRH by 45 runs at home with McCullum’s 100*, though SRH retaliated in Hyderabad winning by 22 runs. Fans felt the pressure as spinners strangled batsmen, building CSK’s edge.
| Category | Highlight | Details | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Score | CSK 223/3 | Raina 99*, Hussey 67; massive partnerships overwhelmed SRH bowlers | May 8, 2013, Hyderabad |
| Highest Individual Score | Brendon McCullum 100* (56 balls) | 7 fours, 9 sixes; record-breaking knock with power-hitting frenzy | April 11, 2015, Chennai |
| Best Run Chase | SRH 189/4 (chasing 186) | Warner 90 (45), Dhawan 64*; aggressive opening stand turned the game | May 22, 2014, Ranchi |
| Best Bowling Figures | Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4/32 | Dismantled CSK middle order in death overs, key to SRH’s defense | May 2, 2015, Hyderabad |
| Most MoM Awards | David Warner (2) | 90 in 2014 chase; 61 in 2015 win – aggressive batting shifted momentum | 2014 Ranchi & 2015 Hyderabad |
| Key Partnership | Hussey-Raina 133 (2013) | Built CSK’s 223/3; flawless against Steyn, Mishra | May 8, 2013, Hyderabad |
| Iconic Moment | Dhoni’s Finishing in Debut Clash | Unbeaten 18* under pressure; helicopter shots ignited Chepauk crowd | April 25, 2013, Chennai |
| Fan Emotion Peak | SRH’s Rare Upset | Warner’s blitz ended CSK streak; Hyderabad fans erupted in joy | May 22, 2014, Ranchi |
| Tactical Highlight | CSK Spin Strangle | Ashwin-Jadeja combo took 5 wickets across era; choked SRH at Chepauk | Multiple, 2013-2015 |
| Record Breaker | Raina’s Near-Century | 99* off 52; highest unbeaten IPL score then for CSK vs SRH | May 8, 2013, Hyderabad |
The Peak of CSK Dominance: 2016-2019 – Warner’s Arrival and Playoff Fireworks
The peak of CSK dominance hit in 2018 upon their IPL return, sweeping SRH in four clashes including playoffs. April 22 in Pune: CSK posted 182/3, held SRH to 178/6 for a 4-run win, Bravo’s death bowling crucial. May 13: SRH made 179/4, but CSK chased with 8 wickets via Rayudu’s 100*. Qualifier 1 in Mumbai: SRH 139/7, CSK edged 140/8 on du Plessis’ 67*. Final: SRH 178/6, Watson’s 117* powered CSK to 181/2. 2019 split: SRH won in Hyderabad by 6 wickets chasing 133, Warner’s 50 blazing. CSK retaliated at Chepauk, Watson’s 96 sealing 6-wicket chase of 176. Aggression peaked in playoffs, fans electric.
| Category | Highlight | Details | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Score | SRH 179/4 | Williamson 84*, Pandey 57*; strong middle-order partnerships against CSK spin | May 13, 2018, Pune |
| Highest Individual Score | Shane Watson 117* (57 balls) | 11 fours, 8 sixes; epic final century after slow start, dismantling SRH attack | May 27, 2018 Final, Mumbai |
| Best Run Chase | CSK 181/2 (chasing 179) | Watson 117*, Raina 32; flawless power-hitting in final under lights | May 27, 2018 Final, Mumbai |
| Best Bowling Figures | Dwayne Bravo 2/25 | Defended tight in death, key to 4-run thriller; variations foxed SRH tail | April 22, 2018, Pune |
| Most MoM Awards | Shane Watson (2) | 117* in final; 96 in 2019 league win – match-winning knocks under pressure | 2018 Final & April 23, 2019, Chennai |
| Key Partnership | Williamson-Pandey 117 (2018) | Stabilized SRH innings; countered CSK’s Jadeja-Ashwin duo effectively | May 13, 2018, Pune |
| Iconic Moment | Du Plessis’ Rescue in Qualifier | 67* from 31/5; reverse sweeps turned game, ignited Chepauk-like roars in Mumbai | May 22, 2018 Qualifier 1, Mumbai |
| Fan Emotion Peak | Watson’s Final Century | CSK fans erupted as sixes rained; redemption arc post-ban symbolized comeback | May 27, 2018 Final, Mumbai |
| Tactical Highlight | CSK Death Bowling Mastery | Bravo, Sharma restricted SRH in close games; field placements choked boundaries | Multiple, 2018 Season |
| Record Breaker | Rayudu’s Unbeaten 100* | Fastest CSK ton vs SRH (62 balls); anchored chase with flair | May 13, 2018, Pune |
Recent Highs and Lows: Explosive Totals and Chepauk Heartbreaks (2022-2024)
The period from 2022 to 2024 brought explosive highs and crushing lows for both sides in this rivalry. In 2022 at Navi Mumbai, SRH chased CSK’s 154/7 with ease, winning by 8 wickets via Abhishek Sharma’s 75 off 50. CSK struck back in Pune, posting 202/2 (Conway 85*, Gaikwad 73) and defending against SRH’s 189/6 by 13 runs, Bravo’s clutch death overs shining. IPL 2023 saw CSK dominate at Chepauk, restricting SRH to 134/7 before chasing with 7 wickets via Conway’s 77. 2024 delivered fireworks: SRH chased 166 in Hyderabad by 6 wickets, Head and Abhishek blazing. Then CSK’s revenge at home: 212/3 (Gaikwad 98, Dube power) crushed SRH to 134, a 78-run thrashing. Heartbreaks at Chepauk lingered until SRH’s breakthroughs later.
| Category | Highlight | Details | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Score | CSK 212/3 | Gaikwad 98 (58), Dube explosive; massive powerplay and death hitting | April 28, 2024, Chennai |
| Highest Individual Score | Ruturaj Gaikwad 98 (58 balls) | 9 fours, 3 sixes; anchored innings with flair against SRH pace-spin | April 28, 2024, Chennai |
| Best Run Chase | SRH 166/4 (chasing 165) | Head 31 off 24, Abhishek 37 off 12, Markram 50*; aggressive top-order blitz | April 5, 2024, Hyderabad |
| Best Bowling Figures | T Natarajan / Pathirana variants tight | But SRH collapse in 2024 Chennai; CSK pacers + spinners dismantled | April 28, 2024, Chennai (78-run win) |
| Most MoM Awards | Ruturaj Gaikwad / Abhishek Sharma | Gaikwad’s 98 MoM in thrashing; Abhishek’s 75 in 2022 chase | 2024 Chennai & 2022 Navi Mumbai |
| Key Partnership | Gaikwad-Dube 100+ stand (2024) | Turned Chepauk into fortress; countered Cummins, Markande effectively | April 28, 2024, Chennai |
| Iconic Moment | CSK’s 78-Run Demolition | SRH bundled for 134 after 212; crowd roared as bowlers dominated | April 28, 2024, Chennai |
| Fan Emotion Peak | SRH’s Hyderabad Chase Joy | Orange Army erupted with Head-Abhishek fireworks; ended CSK momentum | April 5, 2024, Hyderabad |
| Tactical Highlight | CSK Spin + Pace in Death (2023/24) | Jadeja, Theekshana choked SRH middle; defended low totals effectively | April 21, 2023, Chennai |
| Record Breaker | CSK’s Highest vs SRH at Chepauk | 212/3 set new benchmark; Gaikwad’s near-century highlighted aggression | April 28, 2024, Chennai |
The Shift: SRH’s Breakthrough in Chennai (2025 Onwards)
The shift came dramatically in IPL 2025 at Chepauk on April 25. SRH finally conquered Chennai’s fortress, chasing 155 with 5 wickets in hand (18.4 overs). CSK managed only 154 all out in 19.5 overs after opting to bat. Harshal Patel’s 4/28 dismantled the top and middle order, with Cummins (2/21) and Unadkat supporting tightly. SRH’s chase stuttered early Abhishek 0, Head low but Ishan Kishan (44) steadied, and Kamindu Mendis’ unbeaten 32 off 22 plus Nitish Reddy’s 19* sealed an unbeaten 49-run stand. This historic first win at MA Chidambaram Stadium stunned the Yellow Army, marking SRH’s breakthrough and shifting momentum in the rivalry from 2025 onwards.
| Category | Highlight | Details | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Score | SRH 155/5 (chasing) | Clinical chase in 18.4 overs; overcame early wickets with composure | April 25, 2025, Chennai |
| Highest Individual Score | Ishan Kishan 44 | Top-scored in chase; aggressive knocks stabilized SRH innings | April 25, 2025, Chennai |
| Best Run Chase | SRH 155/5 (target 155) | Historic first win at Chepauk; Mendis-Reddy partnership clinched it | April 25, 2025, Chennai |
| Best Bowling Figures | Harshal Patel 4/28 (4 overs) | Wrecked CSK batting; variations and yorkers earned Player of the Match | April 25, 2025, Chennai |
| Most MoM Awards | Harshal Patel (1) | Match-defining spell; 4/28 turned low total into winnable | April 25, 2025, Chennai |
| Key Partnership | Mendis-Reddy 49* (unbeaten) | Sixth-wicket rescue; calm under pressure sealed breakthrough victory | April 25, 2025, Chennai |
| Iconic Moment | SRH’s First Chepauk Win | Fortress breached after years; Orange Army celebrated wildly | April 25, 2025, Chennai |
| Fan Emotion Peak | Chepauk Stunned Silence to SRH Joy | Yellow sea quieted as SRH chased; historic upset shifted rivalry vibe | April 25, 2025, Chennai |
| Tactical Highlight | SRH Bowling Discipline | Cummins’ field placements + Harshal’s death skills restricted CSK | April 25, 2025, Chennai |
| Record Breaker | SRH’s Maiden Victory at MA Chidambaram | Ended long drought vs CSK in Chennai; milestone in rivalry history | April 25, 2025, Chennai |
Conclusion
This epic clash between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad endures as one of IPL’s most captivating stories blending legacy experience with fearless flair. Through dominant eras, thrilling chases, and emotional turning points like SRH’s first Chepauk win, it reminds fans why cricket captivates: raw emotion, unbreakable loyalty, and endless hope for the next chapter in this timeless rivalry.