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SRH vs CSK Head-to-head, IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad during their next IPL match on Friday. The upcoming clash is quite important for both teams as they are desperate to win it to stay alive for the race to the playoffs. Both the teams have scored just four points after playing in eight matches and if they lose any other match then their playoff hopes would then depend on the results of other matches.

Speaking about the performances of both the teams, they have struggled with both bat and ball and this is something they would try to fix during the upcoming clash.

Chepauk Stadium, Chennai: Pitch report for CSK vs SRH IPL 2025

The pitch in Chennai had become quite tough for the batters in the ongoing season. After four matches being held at the Chepauk stadium, runs have been scored at a below-par average of 23.2 and a strike rate of 8.1 and that is the least of all the 12 stadiums, where matches are being held for this season.

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The pitch has been slow and it has offered turn to the spinners. Spinners have performed brilliantly here as compared to the fast bowlers as they have been quite consistent and are able to pile pressure during the middle overs. Although the batters do struggle to score runs, the teams that have stitched partnerships and can analyze the conditions well have been successful.

The average first innings score on this surface is 160-170 runs if the dew doesn't play a huge role.

Key cricket 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 times in 13 matches

Average sixes per match: 13

Bowling stats:

Pace bowlers:

Overs %: 63%

Wickets: 93

Average: 27.2

Economy rate: 8.8

Spinners:

Overs %: 37%

Wickets: 45

Average: 28.8

Economy rate: 7.6

Winning trends by 1st 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

CSK vs SRH: Head-to-head stats

Both the teams have faced each other 22 times, where CSK has an upper edge as they have won 16 matches whereas SRH has won just six.

At the same time, the MS Dhoni-led side also has a brilliant record as their backyard as they have won 51 matches of the 75 that they have played till now and have lost 23 matches.

Chennai weather report:

The temperature in Chennai will range between 29 to 37 degrees Celsius according to Accuweather.com. There is just 1% of rainfall in the day and 25% at the time of the match.