IPL 2025: Dhoni faces Cummins in CSK vs SRH battle

Chennai Super Kings are set to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 43rd match of IPL 2025 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai today at 7:30 PM. The match is significant not just because both teams are struggling at the bottom of the points table, but also because it will be MS Dhoni’s 400th T20 appearance.

CSK vs SRH: Both teams eyeing a comeback

Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have each won only 2 matches out of the 8 they’ve played this season. CSK are currently at the bottom of the table, while SRH sit just one spot above at ninth. Both sides are under pressure to deliver, making this match an important turning point. Chennai will once again rely on their spin attack, while Hyderabad will look to use their power hitters to counter the conditions.

Chepauk favors spin, but SRH might have the edge

The MA Chidambaram Stadium, known for supporting spin bowlers, has been CSK’s fortress historically. CSK have never lost to SRH at this venue in the five matches they’ve played here. However, the 2025 season has seen a shift—teams batting second have won half the matches here so far. This could influence the toss strategy, with captains potentially choosing to chase. SRH's strength lies in their batting, with players like Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, and Abhishek Sharma being comfortable against spin. If SRH can handle CSK’s spin attack, they stand a good chance of breaking their Chepauk jinx.

A battle of captains and strategies

With Pat Cummins leading SRH and MS Dhoni captaining CSK, fans are excited to witness a rare toss moment between two World Cup-winning leaders. SRH’s bowling, especially Harshal Patel’s variations, could be useful on the slowing surface of Chepauk. If SRH’s batters manage to navigate the spin challenge in the middle overs, their power-hitting might tilt the game in their favor.

Fans react to the build-up

Fans are already buzzing online. One user joked, “Nah bro I want CSK to win their next 2 matches vs SRH and PBKS. Need RCB to knock them out on 3rd May.” 

Nah bro I want csk to win their next 2 matches vs SRH and PBKS

Need RCB to knock them out on 3rd May.

— Mel (@MythicalMelmet1) April 25, 2025

Another posted, “CSK fans we are reviving Abhishek Sharma's away form tonight!” A third added, “These CSK fans still think their team can win all of the remaining games and pull off a comeback, just like RCB did in 2024 using this clown squad. lmao I can't control my laugh neyyy.”

These CSK fans still think their team can win all of the remaining games and pull off a comeback, just like RCB did in 2024 using this clown squad.lmao I can't control my laugh neyyy😭😭🤣🤣🤣

— ⚡︎𝘿𝙆 𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩‏࿐ (@dhinu_18) April 25, 2025

 A fourth fan said, “Just imagine the aura at the toss today—MS Dhoni and Pat Cummins, both World Cup-winning captains facing off.”

Just imagine the aura at the toss today MS Dhoni and Pat Cummins, both World Cup winning captains facing off 🥶 pic.twitter.com/x0bUbWB8PB

— 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@91_79Wankhede_) April 25, 2025

With both teams desperate for a win and legends at the helm, the match promises high entertainment tonight at Chepauk.

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