The match number 43 of the IPL 2025 will be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Since the playoff competition is getting hot, both the teams will want to gain important points from this game. Fortunately, the weather forecast is good for an untainted game. The weather will most likely be between 28 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius with no rain, although the humidity can play a role as the game progresses.
CSK Vs SRH: Pitch Report
The Chepauk pitch has been making the headlines this season due to its inconsistency. In contrast to the previous seasons when it used to be extremely friendly to spinners, this season’s strip has been acting erratically. In the first innings, the pitch has generally been bowler-friendly, especially in the middle overs when the ball gets harder and older and less easy to score boundaries off. The batsmen have struggled to score boundaries during this phase and have typically had to make do with strike rotation to keep the scoreboard moving.
But the second innings have seen a noticeable difference. With lights, the pitch plays just a shade even, and the ball comes on well onto the bat. It has allowed the batsmen to play more aggressively and search for scoring opportunities, and hence the chasing has somewhat been an even better option here in recent matches.
CSK Vs SRH: Toss Strategy
With the conditions, the toss could be decisive. The victorious team will likely opt to bowl first and attempt to take advantage of any early movement and seam on offer for the bowlers. With the surface becoming easier towards the latter part of the match, chase under lights could be a tactical bonus. Middle overs will need to be managed wisely by teams, as bowlers tend to dominate this phase, particularly in the first innings.
