What is the significance of 25th April for CSK and why is history against SRH in must-win IPL 2025 clash?

What is the significance of 25th April for CSK and why is history against SRH in must-win IPL 2025 clash?
What is the significance of 25th April for CSK and why is history against SRH in must-win IPL 2025 clash?

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League is in full flow, and Match number 43 of the IPL 2025 will feature two teams from the lower end of the table. Chennai Super Kings are going to take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in a mouthwatering clash on 25th April 2025.

Dhoni’s struggling CSK are sitting at the 10th spot in the table with just 2 wins in 8 matches. On the other hand, SRH are placed at the number 9, also with just 2 wins in 8 games.

This game will be played at CSK’s den, the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where Sunrisers Hyderabad have never tasted victory in IPL history. From 2013 to 2024, SRH have played five matches at this venue and lost all of them. In their most recent clash here, Chennai Super Kings posted a mammoth total of 212 and went on to win the game by a huge margin of 78 runs.

Adding to SRH’s challenge is the date of the match – April 25, which has favoured CSK over the years. The Super Kings have won some iconic matches on this date, including the 2010 IPL final against Mumbai Indians and the unforgettable 70 off 34 by MS Dhoni while chasing 206 against RCB in 2018.

In 2021, Ravindra Jadeja smashed 37 runs in an over against Harshal Patel. Overall, CSK have played nine matches on April 25, winning seven, losing one (against PBKS in 2022), and one being washed out in 2012 against RCB.

Here are all the results of CSK’s matches when they played an IPL match on 25th April

2010: CSK won their maiden IPL title by defeating Mumbai Indians in the final. They secured a 22-run victory.

2011: CSK defended a low total of 142 and defeated Pune Warriors India by 22 runs.

2012: The match between RCB and CSK was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain.

2013: CSK chased 160 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. MS Dhoni led the team with a powerful 67 off 37 balls, winning by 5 wickets with 2 balls to spare.

2014: CSK comfortably chased down 142 against Mumbai Indians, winning by 7 wickets with one over remaining.

2015: CSK dominated Punjab Kings with a 97-run win. While chasing 192, Punjab was restricted to just 95 at the end of 20 overs.

2018: In a thrilling match, CSK chased 206. MS Dhoni scored an unbeaten 70 off 34 balls, guiding the team to a thrilling victory with 2 balls left.

2021: CSK beat RCB by 69 runs. Ravindra Jadeja stole the show by smashing 37 runs against Harshal Patel in the final over, taking the team total from 154 to 191 in just 1 over.

2022: CSK lost to Punjab Kings by 11 runs in a closely contested match.

 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), both struggling in IPL 2025, clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 25th. This match presents a fascinating encounter, with CSK’s home advantage and historical data heavily favouring them.  Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today