Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 46 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, April 28.
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CSK vs SRH: Match Preview
Chennai suffered a setback in their last game against Lucknow Super Giants, failing to defend a target of 211 at their home ground. Marcus Stoinis’ remarkable century led to the Men in Yellow’s defeat, as KL Rahul and his team won by six wickets with three balls to spare. The defending champions are currently positioned at No. 5 on the points table with four wins and four losses from eight games. They will aim to return to winning form against Sunrisers on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, have emerged as the most formidable batting lineup in IPL 2024. After securing four consecutive wins, the Orange Army faced a defeat in their last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore by 35 runs while chasing a target of 207. The former champions hold the No. 3 spot on the points table, and a victory on Sunday could propel them to second place, displacing Kolkata Knight Riders. Presently, Hyderabad has five wins and three losses from eight matches.
Chennai Super Kings began a series of three consecutive home games with a loss against Lucknow Super Giants. Having also lost the reverse fixture in Lucknow just prior to that, they now risk slipping down the table. Their next challenge is against Sunrisers Hyderabad, who were in top form until stumbling in a 207-run chase against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their last match.
If CSK seeks to regain their home form, they historically have a favorable record against SRH. They have emerged victorious in 14 out of their 20 encounters and maintain a 100% win rate against them at Chepauk.
However, this season has seen a departure from historical trends, particularly for SRH. Records have been broken, especially in terms of run-scoring, with SRH leading the charge. Thus, facing them after witnessing their total of 210 being chased down in the last game could be a formidable challenge.
RCB demonstrated a strategy to counter SRH’s formidable opening pair by introducing spin early in the innings, which proved effective in stifling Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma and securing their dismissals in the powerplay. Will CSK consider deploying Moeen Ali early in the attack? Or will they rely on Deepak Chahar to dismiss Abhishek for the third consecutive innings?
Regardless of their approach, CSK understands the importance of dominating the powerplay with the ball.
In Terms Of Recent Form:
Chennai Super Kings LLWWL (last five matches, most recent first)
Sunrisers Hyderabad LWWWW
CSK vs SRH: Pitch Report & Conditions
Four matches have taken place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL 2024. The average first innings score stands at 182. Among these games, three have been won by chasing teams, while one victory went to the team batting first. Considering this trend, the captain winning the toss might opt to bowl first. The nature of the pitch awaiting the teams on Sunday remains a point of intrigue. Sunrisers would welcome a high-scoring pitch akin to the one used in the Chennai versus Lucknow encounter.
Chepauk has witnessed the 200-run mark being surpassed thrice in four matches this season, with two of those instances occurring in the most recent game. However, apart from these high-scoring affairs, the pitch hasn’t been particularly conducive to free-flowing batting and could pose a challenge to SRH’s typical approach. Nevertheless, if the pitch resembles the conditions of the previous match, the batsmen could be in for a fruitful outing.
CSK vs SRH: Head-to-head
- Matches Played: 20
- Chennai Super Kings won: 14
- Sunrisers Hyderabad Won: 06
- No Result: –
- First Played: April 25, 2013
- Last Played: April 05, 2024
In their previous encounter on April 5, the two teams clashed in Hyderabad, a time when the IPL had not yet turned into a six-hitting extravaganza. Dube’s quickfire 45 off 24 deliveries wasn’t enough as SRH managed to limit CSK to 165 for 5. Abhishek’s blistering 37 off 12 balls laid the foundation for the chase, with Aiden Markram’s composed 50 off 36 deliveries guiding SRH to victory.
CSK vs SRH: Team News and Impact Player Strategy
Chennai Super Kings
CSK is expected to stick with the same lineup from their last match, with Shardul Thakur and Ajinkya Rahane serving as the respective Impact Players depending on the team’s batting or bowling first. Despite a recent niggle affecting his batting, Ajinkya Rahane is anticipated to be fit and continue his role as an opener.
Predicted XII:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Daryl Mitchell
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Shivam Dube
- Moeen Ali
- MS Dhoni (wk)
- Deepak Chahar
- Tushar Deshpande
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Shardul Thakur
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Despite a minor setback, SRH are unlikely to make any changes to their lineup. Jaydev Unadkat’s impressive performance in the last game, where he claimed a three-for, is expected to secure his position in the team.
Predicted XII:
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Aiden Markram
- Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
- Abdul Samad
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Pat Cummins (capt)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Mayank Markande
- T Natarajan
CSK vs SRH: Players Under The Spotlight
Chennai Super Kings – Ajinkya Rahane:
After making waves with a dynamic, six-hitting performance last season, Ajinkya Rahane has struggled to replicate the same form in IPL 2024. His strike rate stands at 127.78, with an average of 23, compared to a strike rate of 172.49 in the previous season. In the last encounter between these two teams, he managed a 30-ball 35, but CSK will be eager for him to produce a more substantial contribution on Sunday. Despite his moderate performances, CSK has persisted with him, even promoting him to open in the last three matches, yet to unlock his full potential.
Sunrisers Hyderabad – Aiden Markram:
While Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen have dominated the spotlight, Aiden Markram has operated somewhat quietly for SRH this season. However, he showcased his value by scoring a crucial fifty in a low-scoring chase in the previous meeting between these teams, underscoring his pivotal role in the side. While the power hitting responsibilities have largely fallen on others, Markram’s task is to stabilize the innings and prevent early collapses. Nevertheless, with Glenn Phillips waiting in the wings, SRH will be eager for Markram to deliver stronger performances.
CSK vs SRH: Match Prediction
Scenario 1:
- Chennai Super Kings win the toss and bowl.
- Power Play score: 60-70.
- First Innings Score: 200-210.
- Prediction: Chennai Super Kings win the match.
Scenario 2:
- Sunrisers Hyderabad win the toss and bowl.
- Power Play score: 50-60.
- First Innings Score: 180-190.
- Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad win the match.
CSK vs SRH: Dream 11 Fantasy Prediction
Team 1:
- Keeper: MS Dhoni
- Batsman: Ruturaj Gaikwad (VC), Shivam Dube, Travis Head (C), Abhishek Sharma
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Shahbaz Ahmed
- Bowlers: Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Mustafizur Rahman, Pat Cummins
Team 2:
- Keeper: MS Dhoni, Heinrich Klaasen
- Batsman: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Shivam Dube, Travis Head (VC), Abhishek Sharma
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Aiden Markram
- Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, T Natarajan, Pat Cummins
When and Where to Watch the Match: Streaming & Broadcast Details
What: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), IPL 2024
When: 7:30 PM IST, Saturday – April 28
Where: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Where to watch CSK vs SRH Live Streaming: JioCinema app for FREE
Where to watch CSK vs SRH Live Telecast: Star Sports
