CSK remains in contention but needs some miraculous circumstances in order to make the playoffs. Meanwhile, SRH have improved their standing with their win and can close down any gaps between themselves and the top four teams. The chennai super kings vs sunrisers hyderabad standings have become crucial in determining which team can secure a playoff berth as the season reaches its final stages.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Score (Winner) | Score (Loser) | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | Chennai | SRH | 155/5 (18.4 ov) (ESPN Cricinfo) | 154/10 (19.5 ov) (Hindustan Times) | 5 wickets |
| 28 Apr 2024 | Chennai | CSK | 212/3 (20 ov) (NDTV Sports) | 134 (18.5 ov) (Business Standard) | 78 runs |
| 05 Apr 2024 | Hyderabad | SRH | (Data) SRH won by 6 wickets (Sportskeeda) | (CSK score) | 6 wickets |
| 21 Apr 2023 | Chennai | CSK | (CSK won by 7 wickets) (AiScore) | (SRH score) | 7 wickets |
| 01 May 2022 | Neutral / Pune | CSK | (CSK won by 13 runs) (Sportskeeda) | (SRH score) | 13 runs |
1. CSK
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have proven themselves the most successful Indian Premier League franchise with 12 titles won since 2014. Based out of Chennai, India and playing home matches at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium; owned by Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited which was formed in 2014. They also own Joburg Super Kings from SA20 cricket as well as Texas Super Kings from Major League Cricket (MLS).
MS Dhoni, CSK’s captain, enjoys an enormous fan following and an intimate emotional connection to fans, making the brand highly identifiable among supporters. CSK stands out as an IPL team due to its emphasis on authentic cricket rather than flashy display; CSK has built strong ties between itself and Chennai through community outreach programs; these contributions have contributed towards tourism growth as well as economic development.
In 2024, the Super Kings captured their first championship since 2025 thanks to Dhoni and Raina leading with bat and bowlers contributing a dominant performance that saw them finish second in league stage before crushing Kings XI Punjab in the final. Unfortunately, their next season proved more inconsistent as they finished near the bottom of table before Dhoni made an unexpected comeback and won another title by defeating Rajasthan Royals decisively in 2021’s final matchup.
The 2025 season was a disappointment for the franchise, however. They lost key players such as Harbhajan Singh and Raina and struggled to find replacements. Their bowlers struggled away from Chepauk while their batting looked weak without Dhoni on the field.
CSK pulled through with eight wins out of 11 matches to finish with an excellent record and are on track for playoff qualification. Their opponent this match-up will be crucial, with CSK needing only to maintain their current form to clinch their spot in the semi-finals while SRH must quickly find solutions if their playoff hopes are alive.
2. SRH
CSK need only win against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday to close in on the top four, but have struggled so far this season, garnering just two victories out of eight matches and falling well behind title favorites Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). They possess all of the firepower but collectively they haven’t been producing results as Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan haven’t been performing as they should.
SRH’s struggles this year stand in stark contrast to their start in the competition. Once considered one of the favourites to take home the title, they have since managed just two wins out of eight matches this campaign; their batting has also been disorganized throughout much of it.
Defending champions have had difficulty with their batting this season, yet their bowling has been consistently strong. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rashid Khan have been reliable members of their attack while Dale Steyn has also played an essential part.
However, Delhi Capitals was an eye-opener. Their loss at Chepauk Stadium was their worst defeat since 2008 and came as an embarrassment to a side that has made three out of four finals of this competition in that period.
Even after their disappointing loss, SRH remain confident and determined to get back to form quickly. Their roster features both young and experienced players; as such, these next few weeks will be crucial for the franchise.
Kane Williamson will look to build on last season’s runner-up finish and add another IPL trophy to his resume as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Their squad boasts quality talent like Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma; Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami provide potency with their bowling attack; their strong legacy and drive make them major contenders in this year’s IPL tournament – so watch out fans! The 2025 Indian Premier League season promises to be exciting!
3. SRH vs CSK
SRH may not lag far behind CSK in terms of skill & experience, but they need to improve their overall performance. Their batsmen & bowlers possess talent in both departments but don’t always put up an effective show on the field, which has hurt them this season. If they want to close any gaps between themselves and top two teams they must step up their game significantly.
SRH kept their hopes alive of qualifying for the playoffs alive by beating CSK at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday night. Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, and Jaydev Unadkat all played their parts to restrict CSK to 154 before Ishan Kishan and Kamindu Mendis provided late heroics that saw SRH chase it down with eight balls left on the clock.
CSK delivered another dismal performance, losing seven of nine matches this season and falling into the bottom four. If they want any hope of making the playoffs at all, all remaining fixtures must be won to stay alive.
CSK got off to an awful start as Shaik Rasheed was dismissed on the very first ball by Khaleel Ahmed. Incorporating poor middle order performance, their innings collapsed as it reached 74-4 after 9.3 overs. Injury replacement Dewald Brevis attempted to rally them but eventually was dismissed after scoring 42 off 25 balls.
Khaleel bowled Abhishek Sharma early, but Travis Head and Ishan Kishan attempted to rebuild with some clever cricket until Noor Ahmad struck again to leave SRH at 107/6. That is when Kamindu Mendis took charge and took control with his bat, playing some excellent cricket that included rotating strike, finding gaps, and punishing anything loose that came their way.
4. CSK vs SRH Schedule
CSK’s campaign has hit a standstill; though not officially eliminated from contention, they require miracles to reach the playoffs going forward. Four straight losses at home is an alarming trend and to avoid relegation they must start winning on the road more consistently.
CSK will look to rebound against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium and have played 22 times, with CSK winning 15 of those encounters despite originally meeting on April 6, but due to India-Pakistan tensions it had to be moved.
SRH are currently eighth on the points table and have won three out of their nine games so far, boasting an excellent net run rate which makes them dangerous opponents. Their strong bowling attack boasts Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishant Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan; all known for being great bowlers themselves! Since 2013 when participating in IPL competition they have won one championship title while reaching three finals and have an interesting mix of experienced players as well as young talents making them difficult opponents to beat.
