SRH Make History by Beating CSK at Chepauk

In a thrilling encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) outclassed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by five wickets on April 25, 2025. This victory was historic for SRH, as they defeated CSK in Chennai for the very first time, strengthening their race for the playoffs in IPL 2025.

SRH Make History by Beating CSK at Chepauk

CSK's Batting Woes Continue

Opting to bat first, CSK struggled to build momentum right from the start. Despite decent efforts from Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis, who stitched together brief partnerships, the team kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Deepak Hooda added some late runs, but CSK ultimately collapsed for 154 runs in 19.5 overs — a total that looked below par on a good batting surface.

SRH Bowlers Dominate the Game

The Sunrisers’ bowling attack was clinical throughout the innings. Harshal Patel led the charge with an impressive four-wicket haul, breaking crucial partnerships. He was well-supported by Pat Cummins and Jaydev Unadkat, both picking up two wickets each, while Kamindu Mendis and Mohammed Shami chipped in with one wicket apiece. Their disciplined bowling effort ensured CSK couldn't get away at any stage.

SRH's Calm and Steady Chase

Chasing 155, SRH built their innings smartly without taking unnecessary risks. Ishan Kishan anchored the chase with a composed 44 runs off 34 balls, while Kamindu Mendis played a handy all-rounder’s role, contributing valuable runs after his bowling exploits. Although CSK bowlers tried to create pressure, SRH crossed the finish line with ease, wrapping up the game in 18.4 overs.

Captain's Take: Dhoni Reflects on the Defeat

After the match, CSK skipper MS Dhoni admitted that his team fell short by 15–20 runs and needed to address their batting struggles, especially in the crucial middle overs. He emphasized that better strike rotation against spinners could have made a difference in setting a more competitive total.

What's Next for CSK and SRH?

This win propelled SRH higher on the points table, keeping their playoff dreams alive and kicking. On the other hand, CSK, after suffering their fourth consecutive defeat at home — a rare occurrence in their IPL history — now find themselves at the bottom of the table, needing a near-perfect run in the upcoming matches to stay alive in the tournament.