IPL 2025 Match 43 Preview: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Match Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Dream11 Team & More

Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Date: April 26, 2025 Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Time: 7:30 PM IST

Introduction

As we enter the business end of the IPL 2025, Match 43 brings an intense battle between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Both teams are eyeing a playoff spot and know the importance of every single point from now on.

This match will be played at the fortress of CSK – the Chepauk Stadium, where spin dominates and the crowd roars yellow. SRH, on the other hand, will be looking to break CSK’s home dominance with their aggressive batting and sharp bowling.

In this article, we provide a complete match preview, pitch report, weather conditions, head-to-head stats, top fantasy picks, Dream11 team suggestions, match prediction, and much more.

Pitch Report: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Chepauk has always been known for its slow and turning track. Spinners usually come into play during the middle overs and restrict batters from scoring freely.

Average 1st Innings Score: 160-170

Chasing Teams Win %: 45%

Spinners' Economy: 6.5 - 7.0

Pacers with cutters & variations excel

Fantasy Tip: Always pick at least 2 frontline spinners from both sides when matches are played in Chennai.

Weather Report

Temperature: 31°C

Humidity: 78%

Chance of Rain: 0%

Dew Factor: Light dew expected in 2nd innings

Head-to-Head Record (CSK vs SRH)

Total Matches: 20

CSK Wins: 14

SRH Wins: 6

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches):

CSK: W, L, W, W, L

SRH: L, W, W, L, W

CSK has a clear edge historically, especially when playing at home.

CSK Team News & Probable XI

Strengths: Strong top-order, experienced middle order, deep spin attack Weaknesses: Pace bowlers under pressure in death overs

Probable Playing XI:

Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)

Devon Conway

Shivam Dube

Moeen Ali

Ben Stokes

MS Dhoni (WK)

Ravindra Jadeja

Maheesh Theekshana

Deepak Chahar

Mukesh Choudhary

Matheesha Pathirana

SRH Team News & Probable XI

Strengths: Explosive batting, strong pace attack Weaknesses: Middle order inconsistency, spin vulnerability

Probable Playing XI:

Travis Head

Abhishek Sharma

Rahul Tripathi

Aiden Markram

Heinrich Klaasen (WK)

Abdul Samad

Washington Sundar

Pat Cummins (C)

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

T. Natarajan

Mayank Markande

Key Players to Watch (Top Fantasy Picks)

Chennai Super Kings

Shivam Dube – Clean striker of the ball, consistent middle-order batter

Moeen Ali – Useful all-rounder in Chennai conditions

Ravindra Jadeja – Game-changer with both bat and ball

MS Dhoni – Finisher, fan favorite & key behind the stumps

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Heinrich Klaasen – Dominant against spin, best SRH batter this season

Abhishek Sharma – Powerplay attacker

Pat Cummins – Leading from the front

Mayank Markande – In-form spinner, valuable on Chennai pitch

Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction

Dream11 Team 1: Safe Grand League

Wicket-Keeper:

H Klaasen (C)

MS Dhoni

Batters:

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Abhishek Sharma

Shivam Dube

Rahul Tripathi

All-rounders:

Moeen Ali

Ravindra Jadeja (VC)

Bowlers:

T Natarajan

Deepak Chahar

Mayank Markande

Dream11 Team 2: Small League Team

Wicket-Keeper:

H Klaasen

Batters:

R Gaikwad

A Sharma (VC)

D Conway

S Dube

All-rounders:

R Jadeja

B Stokes

Bowlers:

P Cummins

M Markande

M Theekshana

D Chahar (C)

Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

Top C/VC Picks:

Heinrich Klaasen – Consistent big-hitter

Shivam Dube – Dream11’s surprise pick

Ravindra Jadeja – Wickets + runs + catches

Abhishek Sharma – Powerplay striker

Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match?

Both CSK and SRH are stacked with match-winners, but playing at Chepauk gives Chennai a slight advantage due to their spin strength and home support. If SRH bat well against spin, they can upset CSK.

Prediction: Chennai Super Kings to win in a tight contest.

Fantasy Tips & Strategy

Pick more spinners in your fantasy team

If CSK bats first, back their all-rounders

Captain picks from top-order batters or spinners

Stack your Dream11 with middle-order hitters and death bowlers

Avoid fast bowlers who rely on pace only

Final Words

This CSK vs SRH encounter in IPL 2025 Match 43 is a high-stakes game with huge fantasy potential. Whether you’re building a Dream11 team or looking for the best match prediction, the edge might just lie with the team that plays spin better under pressure.

Stay tuned to our site Hayee IPL for live updates, post-match analysis, fantasy cricket tips, and more. Don’t forget to share your Dream11 teams and predictions in the comments below!