Chennai Super Kings take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in a bottom-of-the-table clash. Both teams have managed just two wins from eight outings, making this fixture critical for their playoff aspirations. Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Pitch Report
- Balanced surface: Good for both pacers and spinners; chasing teams have an edge.
- Batting early: The ball comes nicely onto the bat, aiding stroke-play in the first half.
- Spin later: The track slows down, offering more grip to spinners as the match progresses.
- Dew factor: Expect some dew under lights, which may ease scoring in the final overs.
Key Stats
- Average first-innings score: 166
- Runs per wicket: 23.2 (lowest in IPL 2025)
- Scoring rate: 8.1 runs per over
- Pace vs. spin split: 50% pacers, 50% spinners
Conclusion
With both teams under pressure, the toss-winning captain’s decision and how well spinners exploit the surface in the second half could decide the match. A first-innings total around 170–180 looks defendable given the pitch behaviour.
