Last Updated on 4 weeks by Charbel Coorey

The two most disappointing teams in IPL 2025 clash in the 43rd match of the tournament. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had aspirations of a strong season, but both have significantly struggled in their first eight games. Their level of performance has been poor, with their weaknesses exposed ruthlessly by teams across the competition.

Both teams are coming off thumping defeats to Mumbai Indians. CSK huffed and puffed their way to 176/5, but that total was nowhere near enough on a flat Wankhede pitch. SRH were blown away in the powerplay at home, eventually doing well to reach 143/8, but that was never going to be enough either.

So, which team will step up here? SRH can do damage if at least one of Travis Head or Abhishek Sharma get going. For CSK, Ayush Mhatre showed plenty of promise last game, and it feels a lot depends on him already for the team to get off to a quick start. Also, both bowling attacks have lacked impact throughout the season, so here is a chance to get it right.

This match is simply a must-win. CSK and SRH each sit six points outside the top four, with even Punjab Kings (fifth) and Lucknow Super Giants (sixth) also on ten points. In this article, we will look at the possible playing XIIs, Chepauk pitch report, fantasy cricket tips and Dream11 Prediction for the 43rd match of IPL 2025.

IPL 2025 43rd Match: CSK vs SRH Possible Playing XIIs

Dewald Brevis could make his CSK debut.

Chennai Super Kings: 1. Shaik Rasheed, 2. Rachin Ravindra/Dewald Brevis, 3. Ayush Mhatre, 4. Shivam Dube, 5. Ravindra Jadeja, 6. MS Dhoni (c & wk), 7. Jamie Overton, 8. R Ashwin, 9. Noor Ahmad, 10. Khaleel Ahmed, 11. Matheesha Pathirana, 12. Anshul Kamboj/Vijay Shankar

Abhinav Manohar came in as an impact player as SRH collapsed badly against MI. This meant Mohammed Shami was not able to be substituted.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Travis Head, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan, 4. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 5. Heinrich Klaasen (wk), 6. Aniket Verma, 7. Pat Cummins (c), 8. Harshal Patel, 9. Jaydev Unadkat, 10. Zeeshan Ansari, 11. Eshan Malinga, 12. Mohammed Shami

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai Pitch Report and Weather

CSK batted terribly in their last home game on April 12. They managed just 103/9, which KKR chased easily with eight wickets and 59 balls to spare.

Incredibly, both spinners and pacers have taken 23 wickets each at Chepauk this season. The CSK-KKR surface did assist spinners, so they should be a factor again.

Teams who have scored over 180 have won both games. Scores of 155/9 and 103/9 were chased with ease. Chasing could be the way to go here on a hot and clear evening.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for CSK vs SRH: Top Picks/Key Players to Watch

Top wicket-keeper picks:

• Heinrich Klaasen was the shining light against MI (71 off 44 balls). Since the start of 2024, Klaasen has smashed 339 runs against spin in the IPL at an average of 48.4 and strike rate of 168.7.

Key batter picks:

• Travis Head has struggled for rhythm in the past few weeks, but a CSK side low on confidence can be the catalyst for a return to form.
• Shivam Dube has struck 42, 31*, 43* and 50 in his past four innings. For CSK against SRH, Dube has scored 87 runs in three innings at an average of 43.50 and strike rate of 177.55.

Top all-rounder picks:

• Ravindra Jadeja provides all-round potential for Dream11 fantasy, but he has taken just nine wickets in 21 innings for CSK against SRH (avg. 50.44). He also has 185 runs at an average of 30.83 and strike rate of 125.85.
• Abhishek Sharma has only had the one standout innings this season, but he does have a solid record against CSK: 7 inns, 249 runs, avg. 35.57, SR 157.59.

Key bowler picks:

• Noor Ahmad has taken nine wickets in four matches at Chepauk this season. CSK may look to use him early against Travis Head, whom he has dismissed twice in five balls in the IPL.
• Khaleel Ahmed is CSK’s second-highest wicket-taker this season with 11. He will be key against an SRH side that has struggled in the powerplay. Khaleel has dismissed Abhishek Sharma once in four balls in the IPL.
• Harshal Patel has taken 11 wickets in five matches at Chepauk. His slower deliveries can be effective on these surfaces.

Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Dewald Brevis can be a strong pick in fantasy cricket. Brevis, who recently joined CSK, smashed 291 runs in the 2025 SA20 at an average of 48.50 and strike rate of 184.18.
• Youngster Ayush Mhatre looked in superb touch on debut against MI (32 off 15 balls). He is worth considering here as he brings the nothing-to-lose approach to the CSK batting.
• Eshan Malinga can offer good fantasy value as he bowls in the death overs. Plus, he can get the ball to tail into the right-handers which can bring about wicket-taking opportunities.
• Watch out for Pat Cummins and his cutters into the pitch with fielders positioned on the legside boundary.

Stats and Other Important Matchups

• Head-to-head: Matches 22, CSK 16, SRH 6.
• Heinrich Klaasen has smashed 44 off 17 balls without dismissal against Noor Ahmad.
• Khaleel Ahmed vs Travis Head: 5 balls, 15 runs, no dismissal.
• Ravindra Jadeja vs Abhishek Sharma: 27 balls, 35 runs, one dismissal.
• Khaleel Ahmed vs Ishan Kishan: 28 balls, 49 runs, no dismissal.

IPL 2025 43rd Match: CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

IPL 2025 43rd Match: CSK vs SRH Match Prediction – Who will win?

A game that can go either way given how poor both sides have been. SRH, with their more powerful batting, will prevail in this game.