Match Report: CSK vs SRH – IPL 2025
🏟 MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 🏆 Match 46 | 📅 May 1, 2025
🎯 CSK: 157/9 (20) | SRH: 158/5 (18.4)
✅ Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad win by 5 wickets (8 balls remaining)
⭐ Player of the Match: Harshal Patel (3/24)
CSK’s Batting Collapse Continues at Home
Chennai Super Kings’ struggles at Chepauk hit a new low as they posted a below-par 157/9—their fourth home loss this season. Harshal Patel (3/24) and Pat Cummins (2/18) dismantled CSK’s top order, reducing them to 45/4 before Dewald Brevis (48 off 32) staged a brief recovery.
But MS Dhoni’s late cameo (22 off 15) wasn’t enough, as CSK’s middle-order woes persisted.
SRH’s Chase: Nervy But Effective
Despite early jitters against Ravindra Jadeja & Noor Ahmad, SRH’s Nitish Reddy (38) and Kamindu Mendis (27) held their nerve in a match-winning 58-run stand. CSK’s bowlers leaked 15 extras, making SRH’s job easier.
The winning moment came when Mendis smashed Jadeja for back-to-back twos, sealing SRH’s first-ever win over CSK in Chennai!
Key Moments
🔥 Harshal’s Mastery – Removed Dhoni & Jadeja in a game-changing spell.
🎯 Brevis’ Lone Fight – His 48 was CSK’s only resistance.
💥 Mendis’ Finishing Touch – Ice-cool under pressure.
What This Means
✔ SRH’s Playoff Hopes Alive – A must-win secured.
❌ CSK’s Home Woes Deepen – 4th loss at Chepauk this season.
Post-Match Reactions
🎤 Harshal Patel (POTM): “Tried to bowl length, happy it worked. Family support keeps me grounded.”
🎤 Pat Cummins: “Clinical bowling. Needed this win against CSK!”
🎤 MS Dhoni: *”15-20 runs short. Middle-order needs fixing.”*
CSK’s Alarming Home Record in 2025
- Lost to RCB at Chepauk after 17 years
- First-ever home defeat vs SRH
- Lowest total (108) vs KKR at Chepauk
- 4 home losses in a season – First time in 13 years!
Final Verdict
SRH finally conquer the Chepauk fortress, while CSK’s playoff hopes hang by a thread. Can Dhoni’s men bounce back?
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