Final result
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets
Player of the match: HV Patel
Result · Indian Premier League
Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · CSK 15–7 SRHVenue par · 192Chase success · 46%POTM · HV Patel
Match preview & overview
SRH chase down 155 at Chepauk to leave CSK in deep trouble
Sunrisers Hyderabad travelled to Chepauk on 25 April 2025 and left with a 5-wicket win, chasing down Chennai Super Kings' total of 154 with something to spare. CSK were bowled out in their innings, and a death-overs collapse. 4 wickets for just 27 runs in the final phase. Left them with a target that SRH's batters found manageable. HV Patel was the standout performer, taking the Player of the Match award for a bowling contribution that kept CSK well below the venue's average first-innings score of 192. For CSK, it was a fourth defeat in five 2025 IPL matches, and a home loss at a ground where they have historically been very difficult to beat.
SRH's chase was not without early nerves. They lost 2 wickets in the powerplay for 37 runs, a slightly more cautious start than the target required. The middle overs steadied things: 77 runs and 3 wickets across that phase kept the equation under control. Then, in the death, Sunrisers were clinical. They scored 41 runs without losing a wicket in the final stretch, which settled the result well before the last over arrived.
Pitch report & venue insights
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai — 127-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
127
T20 matches hosted
192
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
46%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
42%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Chennai Super Kings lead the series 15–7 from 22 completed matches
Seasons 2013–2025
Series standing
Chennai Super Kings
Sunrisers Hyderabad22
Total meetings
0
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102025SRH won by 5 wickets
2024CSK won by 78 runs
2024SRH won by 6 wickets
2023CSK won by 7 wickets
2022CSK won by 13 runs
2022SRH won by 8 wickets
2021CSK won by 6 wickets
2021CSK won by 7 wickets
2020CSK won by 20 runs
2020SRH won by 7 runs
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
CSK bowled out for 154, well below venue average
Chennai Super Kings were dismissed for 154, a total that fell 38 runs short of the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium's average first-innings score of 192. The death overs were particularly damaging: CSK scored only 27 runs while losing 4 wickets in the final phase, effectively handing SRH a manageable target.
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SRH's death overs sealed the chase comfortably
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Toss advantage used well: SRH chose to field
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HV Patel named Player of the Match
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CSK's form in 2025 has become a serious concern
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Death-overs markets may have offered value on SRH given CSK's vulnerability in that phase, where they lost 4 wickets for 27 runs.
- Top bowler markets could be worth monitoring in CSK vs SRH fixtures at Chepauk, where spin and conditions can produce standout individual performances.
- First-innings total lines at Chepauk are worth considering in context: the venue averages 192 but CSK fell well short, suggesting team-form factors can override venue history.
- With both sides carrying patchy 2025 form, match-winner and player performance markets may offer more nuance than outright result lines in close-fought IPL fixtures.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Who won the CSK vs SRH IPL match on 25 April 2025?
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. They chased down a target of 155, reaching it with 5 wickets in hand. HV Patel was named Player of the Match.
What did Chennai Super Kings score against Sunrisers Hyderabad?
Chennai Super Kings were bowled out for 154. Their innings struggled particularly in the death overs, where they managed only 27 runs while losing 4 wickets. The total was well below the Chepauk average first-innings score of 192.
What is the head-to-head record between CSK and SRH?
Across 22 IPL meetings, Chennai Super Kings lead with 15 wins to Sunrisers Hyderabad's 7. CSK have historically dominated at Chepauk, though SRH have now won two of the last five encounters between the sides.
Where can I watch CSK vs SRH IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can also stream via Sky Go or a NOW TV day pass if you don't have a full Sky subscription. Check Sky Sports' schedule for UK broadcast times, which are typically in the early-to-mid afternoon for evening matches in India.
How has Chennai Super Kings' 2025 IPL season been going?
CSK's 2025 season has been difficult. Heading into this match they had lost four of their last five IPL fixtures, with wins only against Lucknow Super Giants in that run. The defeat to SRH at their home ground deepened those concerns.
Who won the toss in CSK vs SRH on 25 April 2025?
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and chose to field first. The decision proved correct as SRH's bowlers restricted Chennai to 154 all out, a below-par total on a ground that averages 192 in the first innings.
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- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Anil Kumble — photo by shrivsa from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source