Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL tips | Match 43

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Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match preview

The race to the IPL 2025 playoffs is heating up — but for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), it’s more of a last-ditch effort than a confident sprint.

Both teams sit at the foot of the table with just two wins each from eight games and will need a miracle to sneak into the top four.

That journey continues on Friday at Chepauk, where Chennai host Hyderabad in what’s shaping up to be a desperation derby.

Chennai have been inconsistent at home this season, while Sunrisers are winless on the road — and it’s the Super Kings who have the better head-to-head record at this venue.

CSK are blooding younger players like Shaik Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre, while Sunrisers are dealing with a misfiring bowling attack and a batting line-up that’s more hype than substance.

Travis Head has been out of touch, and injuries to key bowlers like Mohammad Shami have left SRH scrambling for answers.

Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad predictions

While both sides are underperforming, Chennai’s spin strength on a slowing Chepauk deck gives them the edge. Add in their historically dominant record over SRH at this venue, and our prediction is Chennai Super Kings to win at even money with top cricket betting sites.

Heinrich Klaasen has quietly been one of the most consistent batters in the tournament, with five 30+ scores already. Against a vulnerable CSK bowling unit, he’ll be a key figure again — especially if promoted up the order. The +195 for Klaasen to cross 50 looks a great play.

Shivam Dube has emerged as a dependable middle-order presence for CSK, with scores of 42, 31*, 43*, and 50 in his last four. With Ravindra Jadeja and Ayush Mhatre ahead of him not setting the world alight, Dube offers serious value with BetOnline to be CSK’s top runscorer.

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