Match Prediction
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings are level on four points, separated by net run rate. A win for SRH can strengthen their position near the top four, while CSK can move from eighth into the top four with a third consecutive victory. CSK face this match without Khaleel Ahmed, who is ruled out for the season, while SRH continue with a young bowling attack awaiting Pat Cummins’ return.
Toss & Conditions
The match will be played on the same surface where SRH scored 216 against Rajasthan Royals. The pitch is expected to favor batting but may behave slightly differently due to heat, possibly prompting changes in team combinations.
Head-to-Head
In the last three meetings, Sunrisers Hyderabad have won two matches while Chennai Super Kings have won one.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad are fifth in the IPL regular season with four points from five matches (2 wins, 3 losses) and a net run rate of +0.576. They won their last match against Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs.
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings are eighth in the IPL regular season with four points from five matches (2 wins, 3 losses) and a net run rate of -0.846. They have won their last two matches against Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Playing XI
News & Facts
- Khaleel Ahmed has been ruled out for the season, forcing CSK to adjust their bowling attack.
- Gerald Coetzee has joined SRH as an injury replacement for David Payne, who was ruled out with an ankle injury.
- Brydon Carse is unavailable for SRH due to a hand injury and has been replaced by Dilshan Madushanka.
- Pat Cummins has been cleared to rejoin SRH after back scans and could return later in the season.
- CSK’s catching efficiency of 63.6% is the lowest among all teams this season, with three drops in their last match.
Key Stats
Verdict
Key stats favor SRH 6–0, with advantages in net run rate, Elo rating, head-to-head record, and bowling economy across all phases. Model predictions are split: ML and both AI models back SRH (58–59%), while the Math model gives CSK a 52% edge. The bookmaker odds slightly favor SRH at 1.81 versus CSK’s 2.02. Overall, SRH’s superior NRR and bowling efficiency contrast with CSK’s recent winning momentum, making execution in powerplay and death overs decisive.
PBKS
5
4-0
9
RCB
5
4-1
8
RR
5
4-1
8
GT
5
3-2
6
SRH
5
2-3
4
DC
4
2-2
4
LSG
5
2-3
4
CSK
5
2-3
4
MI
5
1-4
2
KKR
6
0-5
1
PBKS
5
4
0
1
+1.067
9
RCB
5
4
1
—
+1.503
8
RR
5
4
1
—
+0.889
8
GT
5
3
2
—
+0.018
6
SRH
5
2
3
—
+0.576
4
DC
4
2
2
—
+0.322
4
LSG
5
2
3
—
-0.804
4
CSK
5
2
3
—
-0.846
4
MI
5
1
4
—
-1.076
2
KKR
6
0
5
1
-1.149
1
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