IPL 2025: Chepauk Stadium Pitch Report, Highest Score, and Key Stats for CSK vs SRH Match

On Friday, April 25, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai for Match 43 of IPL 2025. With both teams struggling in the league, this match is crucial for both sides to stay alive in the playoff race. At present, both CSK and SRH have just four points from 8 matches. A loss for either team would likely end their chances of qualifying for the playoffs, as 16 points are required to progress without depending on other results.

Team Performance: Struggling for Consistency

Both CSK and SRH have been inconsistent with their performances in the 2025 season. Their batting and bowling departments have not been up to the mark, and both teams will be looking to change their fortunes as they take the field for this high-stakes match.

Chepauk Stadium Pitch Report for CSK vs SRH

Chepauk Stadium, known for its challenging pitch conditions, has proven to be one of the toughest surfaces for batsmen in IPL 2025. In the four matches played so far, the average score has been just 23.2 runs per wicket, with a scoring rate of 8.1 runs per over – the lowest among all the venues used in this year’s tournament.

The pitch at Chepauk has been slow and grippy, with significant turn for the spinners. As expected, spin bowlers have had the upper hand over pacers, consistently applying pressure in the middle overs. Batters have had to work hard for every run, and only those who build partnerships and adapt to the conditions have found success. A score of 160-170 could be competitive, especially if dew doesn't play a role in the second innings.

Key Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium (T20s Since 2024 IPL)

• Total Matches: 13

• Batting 1st Wins: 5

• Batting 2nd Wins: 8

• Average 1st Innings Score: 172/7

• Lowest Total Defended: 175

• Highest Target Chased: 211

• 200+ Totals: 4 in 13 matches

• Average Sixes Per Match: 13

Bowling Stats at Chepauk Stadium

• Pace Bowlers:

  • Overs Percentage: 63%

  • Wickets: 93

  • Average: 27.2

  • Economy Rate: 8.8

• Spinners:

  • Overs Percentage: 37%

  • Wickets: 45

  • Average: 28.8

  • Economy Rate: 7.6

Winning Trends by First Innings Score

• When 1st Innings Score is 190 or Above:

  • Matches: 4

  • Batting 1st Wins: 3

  • Batting 2nd Wins: 1

• When 1st Innings Score is Below 190:

  • Matches: 9

  • Batting 1st Wins: 2

  • Batting 2nd Wins: 7

Recent IPL Match at MA Chidambaram Stadium

The most recent match at Chepauk was IPL 2025’s Match 25, where Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). KKR invited CSK to bat first, and despite being historically dominant at home, CSK faltered and posted a disappointing total of 103/9 in 20 overs. KKR chased down the target easily in just 10.1 overs, winning by 8 wickets.

Other Key Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium

Chepauk Stadium has hosted 89 IPL matches in total. Out of these:

• Teams Batting First Wins: 51 (57.3%)

• Teams Chasing Wins: 38 (42.7%)

The highest total at the venue is 246/5, set by Chennai Super Kings against Rajasthan Royals in 2010, while the lowest total is 70 all out by Royal Challengers Bangalore against CSK in 2019. In terms of successful run chases, Lucknow Super Giants chased down a massive 213/4 against CSK in 2024, which remains the highest successful chase at the ground.

• Highest Successful Total Defended: 126/8 (RCB vs CSK, 2008)

• Average First Innings Score: 164

• Highest Individual Score at the Venue: Murali Vijay – 127 off 56 balls for CSK against RR in 2010

• Most Runs at the Venue: Suresh Raina – 1,498 runs in 55 innings

• Most Sixes at the Venue: MS Dhoni – 77 sixes in 63 innings

Conclusion: A Crucial Game for CSK and SRH

This IPL 2025 encounter between CSK and SRH at the Chepauk will be a critical fixture for both teams. With both sides fighting to stay in contention for the playoffs, the conditions at Chepauk will make it a challenging contest. Spinners are expected to play a pivotal role, and teams will need to adapt quickly to the slow, turning track if they are to succeed.