SRH vs CSK IPL 2025 Match 43 Highlights

 SRH vs CSK IPL 2025 Match 43 Highlights and Details

In a thrilling encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 25, 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured a historic five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 43 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, marking their first-ever win at Chepauk. This crucial match, a do-or-die clash for both teams languishing at the bottom of the points table, saw SRH keep their playoff hopes alive while virtually eliminating CSK from the tournament. The game was also significant as it coincided with MS Dhoni’s milestone 400th T20 match, making him the fourth Indian to achieve this feat.

Match Overview and Toss

SRH captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bowl first, citing dew observed during practice and a dry-looking pitch. CSK, led by Dhoni in the absence of the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, struggled with form, having won only two of their eight matches. SRH, equally inconsistent with six losses in eight games, aimed to capitalize on their bowling strength to restrict CSK.

CSK Innings: 154/10 in 19.5 Overs

CSK’s batting lineup faltered early. Mohammed Shami struck on the first ball, dismissing Shaik Rasheed for a golden duck. Young Ayush Mhatre counter-attacked with a brisk 30 off 18 balls, but lacked support as Sam Curran (9) fell to Cummins. Harshal Patel dismissed Mhatre, and Ravindra Jadeja (21) was bowled by Kamindu Mendis, leaving CSK at 68/4. Debutant Dewald Brevis provided a spark, smashing 42 off 25 balls, including four sixes in nine balls, but his dismissal by Mendis’ sensational catch shifted momentum. Deepak Hooda’s late 23 helped CSK reach 154 before they were bowled out in 19.5 overs. Harshal Patel was the standout bowler for SRH, claiming 4/28, while Cummins and Jaydev Unadkat took two wickets each.

SRH Chase: 155/5 in 18.4 Overs

Chasing 155, SRH faced early trouble when Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a duck by Khaleel Ahmed. Ishan Kishan anchored the innings with a composed 44 off 34 balls, supported by Travis Head (19) and Heinrich Klaasen (7). However, Noor Ahmad’s spin triggered a mini-collapse, dismissing Kishan and Aniket Verma (19), leaving SRH at 106/5. Kamindu Mendis (32* off 22) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (19* off 13) then stitched an unbeaten 49-run partnership, guiding SRH to victory with eight balls to spare. Mendis’ all-round performance, including 1/26 and a stunning catch, earned him praise, while Reddy’s big hits, including a crucial four, sealed the chase. Noor Ahmad took 2/42 for CSK, but their bowling lacked penetration in the death overs.

Key Moments and Impact

Harshal Patel was named Player of the Match for his four-wicket haul, which restricted CSK to a below-par total. Mendis’ catch to dismiss Brevis and his unbeaten knock were game-changers. CSK’s fourth straight home loss highlighted their batting and bowling inconsistencies, with their playoff hopes now nearly extinguished, sitting at the bottom with two wins in nine matches. SRH climbed to eighth with a net run rate of -1.103, keeping their campaign alive.