IPL 2025: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Pitch Report & Stats Ahead of CSK vs SRH Match

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 43 of the IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 25. With both teams eyeing a crucial win in the latter half of the season, expect a tactical battle at a venue that demands both skill and patience.

The Chepauk pitch has traditionally favored the bowlers, especially spinners, and this season has been no different. With an average first innings score of just 163, teams have had to work hard for their runs. The slow, abrasive nature of the surface often makes stroke-making difficult, particularly in the second half of the innings. Add to that the uneven ground dimensions, and the venue poses a unique challenge for batters.

Conditions are expected to be hot and humid, further sapping energy and making the chase physically demanding. Historically, teams batting first have enjoyed greater success here, winning 49 out of 89 games, suggesting that setting a target and defending it with spin could be the way to go.

Given their long-standing dominance at home and their depth in spin-bowling resources, Chennai Super Kings have a definite edge at this venue. While Sunrisers Hyderabad have the firepower to counterattack, especially with their explosive top order, overcoming CSK in their fortress will be a stiff challenge.

IPL Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

• Matches Played: 89
• Matches Won Batting First: 49
• Matches Won Batting Second: 38
• Matches With No Result: 0
• Matches Tied: 2
• Average First Innings Score: 163
• Highest Team Total: 246
• Highest Total Successfully Chased: 211