CSK vs SRH is a blockbuster match between two of the most exciting teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Chennai Super Kings (CSK), playing their third match at home, will be eyeing a fourth win this season. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lost to Mumbai Indians (MI) by 14 runs in their last game and are ninth in the points table.
The iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium will host the match on Friday. The IPL Match 29 will begin at 7:30 PM.
CSK vs SRH Preview | Team Analysis & Squad Details
We look at both teams – team analysis, squad, head-to-head record, and prediction.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
CSK has been setting the pitch on fire thanks to its explosive top order, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway. The CSK opening duo has scored 381 runs between them in five innings. The New Zealand left-handed batter made a brilliant 83 against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Also, Mumbai duo Shivam Dube and Ajinkya Rahane have made their bats do the talking this season.
Tushar Deshpande has been the star performer in the CSK bowling attack. The 27-year-old, the leading pacer in the absence of Deepak Chahar and Mukesh Choudhary, has taken ten wickets in five outings. He will be working on improving his economy, which is above 11. Spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Maheesh Theekshana are crucial for CSK’s playoff hopes.
Ben Stokes is still unavailable, and the England Test captain is expected to return to the playing 11 in CSK’s home fixture against Punjab Kings on April 30. South Africa’s Sisanda Magala is also unlikely to feature against SRH.
CSK Squad
- MS Dhoni (captain)
- Ben Stokes
- Mukesh Choudhary
- Nishant Sindhu
- Devon Conway
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Moeen Ali
- Subhranshu Senapati
- Bhagath Varma
- Tushar Deshpande
- Prashant Solanki
- Ajay Mandal
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Shaik Rasheed
- Ambati Rayudu
- Kyle Jamieson
- Mitchell Santner
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Shivam Dube
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar
- Sisanda Magala
- Akash Singh
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
SRH’s top-order failed to find runs against MI on Tuesday. Harry Brook, Rahul Tripathi, and Aiden Markram were dismissed for single-digit scores. Meanwhile, Mayank Agarwal and Heinrich Klaasen made runs but couldn’t steer the franchise home. The young Abhishek Sharma hasn’t been prolific with the bat, scoring just 33 runs in three innings.
Marco Jansen and Mayank Markande top the wickets chart for SRH. Both players picked up six wickets each and haven’t leaked runs. The most-experienced pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has struggled to take wickets but has been economical so far. T Natarajan had a forgettable outing in SRH’s recent outings, conceding more than 50 runs in the last two games.
SRH Squad
- Aiden Markram (captain)
- Umran Malik
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- T Natarajan
- Sanvir Singh
- Abdul Samad
- Harry Brook
- Glenn Phillips
- Vivrant Sharma
- Mayank Dagar
- Mayank Agarwal
- Kartik Tyagi
- Mayank Markande
- Upendra Singh Yadav
- Adil Rashid
- Marco Jansen
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Akeal Hosein
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Washington Sundar
- Rahul Tripathi
- Abhishek Sharma
- Samarth Vyas
- Anmolpreet Singh
Head-to-Head- CSK vs SRH
CSK has won 13 times in the 18 meetings against SRH in IPL. In the last meeting between the two franchises, the four-time champions claimed a 13-run win. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 99, while Devon Conway struck an unbeaten 85.
IPL 2023 Stats – CSK & SRH
- Most Runs: Ruturaj Gaikwad – 200 runs (CSK); Harry Brook – 138 runs (SRH)
- Highest Wickets: Tushar Deshpande – 10 wickets (CSK); Mayank Markande & Marco Jansen – 6 wickets (SRH)
- Most Sixes: Ruturaj Gaikwad – 14 sixes (CSK); Aiden Markram – 6 sixes (SRH)
Winner Prediction – CSK vs SRH
SRH is no pushover, but CSK has won two of its three games at home this season. The Yellow Army will likely pick up another win at home.
Final Thoughts on CSK vs SRH
The last time CSK played at home, it was a thrilling finish to the game. CSK and SRH fans won’t want the match to go down to the wire, but the neutrals will hope it will be another nail-biting finish.
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