Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Scorecard
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The Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad rivalry is pure IPL drama wrapped in yellow and orange. From SRH’s gritty debut in 2013 to CSK’s early stranglehold, through the 2018 final masterpiece, and SRH’s explosive resurgence breaking Chepauk’s jinx in 2025, every clash delivers fireworks, tactical chess, and raw emotion. Experience battles fearless aggression in one of the league’s most underrated yet thrilling head-to-heads.
Latest Matches
Tournament
Venue
Date
CSK Score
SRH Score
Result
Series
Player of the Match
IPL 2025
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Apr 25, 2025
154 (19.5 overs)
155/5 (18.4 overs)
SRH won by 5 wickets
Indian Premier League 2025
Harshal Patel (SRH)
IPL 2024
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Apr 28, 2024
212/3 (20 overs)
134 (18.5 overs)
CSK won by 78 runs
Indian Premier League 2024
Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)
IPL 2024
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Apr 5, 2024
165/5 (20 overs)
166/4 (18.1 overs)
SRH won by 6 wickets
Indian Premier League 2024
Abhishek Sharma (SRH)
IPL 2023
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Apr 21, 2023
138/3 (18.4 overs)
134/7 (20 overs)
CSK won by 7 wickets
Indian Premier League 2023
Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)
IPL 2022
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
May 1, 2022
202/2 (20 overs)
189/6 (20 overs)
CSK won by 8 wickets
Indian Premier League 2022
Ruturaj Gaikwad
IPL 2022
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai
Apr 9, 2022
154/7 (20 overs)
155/2 (17.4 overs)
SRH won by 8 wickets
Indian Premier League 2022
Abhishek Sharma
IPL 2021
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Sep 30, 2021
139/4 (19.4 overs)
134/7 (20 overs)
CSK won by 6 wickets
Indian Premier League 2021
Josh Hazlewood
IPL 2021
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Apr 28, 2021
173/3 (18.3 overs)
171/3 (20 overs)
CSK won by 7 wickets
Indian Premier League 2021
Ruturaj Gaikwad
IPL 2020
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Oct 13, 2020
167/6 (20 overs)
147/8 (20 overs)
CSK won by 20 runs
Indian Premier League 2020
Ravindra Jadeja
IPL 2020
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Oct 2, 2020
157/5 (20 overs)
164/5 (20 overs)
SRH won by 5 wickets
Indian Premier League 2020
Priyam Garg
IPL 2019
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Apr 23, 2019
176/4 (19.5 overs)
175/3 (20 overs)
CSK won by 6 wickets
Indian Premier League 2019
Shane Watson
IPL 2019
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Apr 17, 2019
132/5 (20 overs)
137/4 (16.5 overs)
SRH won by 6 wickets
Indian Premier League 2019
David Warner
IPL 2018
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
May 27, 2018
181/2 (18.3 overs)
178/6 (20 overs)
CSK won by 8 wickets
Indian Premier League 2018
Shane Watson
IPL 2018
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
May 22, 2018
140/8 (19.1 overs)
139/7 (20 overs)
CSK won by 2 wickets
Indian Premier League 2018
Faf du Plessis
IPL 2018
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
May 13, 2018
180/2 (19 overs)
179/4 (20 overs)
CSK won by 8 wickets
Indian Premier League 2018
Ambati Rayudu
Most Memorable Matches in CSK vs SRH History
Date
Stage
Venue
CSK Score
SRH Score
Result
Memorable Moment
27 May 2018
IPL 2018 Final
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
181/2 (18.3 overs)
178/6 (20 overs)
CSK won by 8 wickets
Shane Watson’s historic 117* (57 balls, 11 fours, 8 sixes) — highest score in an IPL final ever! CSK clinched their 3rd title in style.
22 May 2018
IPL 2018 Qualifier 1
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
140/8 (19.1 overs)
139/7 (20 overs)
CSK won by 2 wickets
CSK were reeling at 92/7 chasing 140… then Faf du Plessis + Shardul Thakur smashed 48 off last 3 overs. Six off the last ball!
28 Apr 2024
IPL 2024
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
212/3 (20 overs)
134 (18.5 overs)
CSK won by 78 runs
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s explosive 108* powered the highest total in this rivalry. SRH collapsed spectacularly!
25 Apr 2025
IPL 2025
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
154 (19.5 overs)
155/5 (18.4 overs)
SRH won by 5 wickets
SRH’s FIRST-EVER win at Chepauk fortress! Harshal Patel’s 4/28 spell broke the spell.
01 May 2022
IPL 2022
MCA Stadium, Pune
202/2 (20 overs)
189/6 (20 overs)
CSK won by 13 runs
Ruturaj Gaikwad (99) & Devon Conway (85) in a 391-run run-fest. Pure batting masterclass!
24 Apr 2013
IPL 2013
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
160/5 (19.4 overs)
159/6 (20 overs)
CSK won by 5 wickets
MS Dhoni’s legendary last-over finish — 15 runs needed off 6 balls. Thala magic!
23 Apr 2019
IPL 2019
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
176/4 (19.5 overs)
175/3 (20 overs)
CSK won by 6 wickets
Super-close chase of 176 with just 1 ball to spare. Heart-pounding finish at home!
02 Oct 2020
IPL 2020
Dubai International Stadium
157/5 (20 overs)
164/5 (20 overs)
SRH won by 7 runs
Low-scoring nail-biter. Priyam Garg’s 50* from nowhere rescued SRH, then they defended brilliantly.
28 Apr 2021
IPL 2021
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
173/3 (18.3 overs)
171/3 (20 overs)
CSK won by 7 wickets
344 runs in one match! Faf du Plessis & Ruturaj Gaikwad chased 172 with ease under lights.
13 May 2018
IPL 2018
MCA Stadium, Pune
180/2 (19 overs)
179/4 (20 overs)
CSK won by 8 wickets
Another 179+ chase sealed in 19 overs. CSK’s middle-order fireworks in a high-pressure league match.
CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head Summary
Statistic
CSK
SRH
Key Insight
Total Matches
22
22
All T20 IPL encounters
Wins
15
7
CSK dominates 68% of clashes
Wins Batting First
7
2
CSK loves setting big totals
Wins Chasing
8
5
CSK are the kings of successful chases
Home Wins (Chepauk)
5
1
SRH’s historic 2025 breakthrough
Away Wins
10
6
CSK unstoppable on the road
Highest Team Total
223 (2024)
192
Ruturaj’s 212/3 masterclass
Lowest Team Total
132
134
Low-scoring thrillers galore
Average 1st Innings Score
172+
162
High-voltage run-fests
Top Run-Scorers
Rank
Player
Team
Innings
Runs
Average
Strike Rate
Highest Score
1
Kane Williamson
SRH
12
417
41.70
132.80
84
2
David Warner
SRH
9
405
45.00
142.60
90
3
Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK
7
394
56.28
153.30
99
4
Suresh Raina
CSK
–
434*
–
–
–
5
MS Dhoni
CSK
22
430*
–
–
–
Top Wicket-Takers
Rank
Player
Team
Innings
Wickets
Economy
Average
Best Figures
1
Dwayne Bravo
CSK
13
18
8.05
21.77
3/25
2
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
SRH
17
11
6.94
40.00
2/23
3
Deepak Chahar
CSK
12
10
8.50
31.40
3/15
4
Rashid Khan
SRH
–
10
–
–
–
5
T Natarajan
SRH
–
10
–
–
–
The Dawn: SRH’s Entry and CSK’s Early Dominance (2013-2015)
Sunrisers Hyderabad burst into the IPL in 2013, facing Chennai Super Kings’ seasoned might. CSK dominated early clashes, showcasing tactical depth and star power. In their debut encounter at Chepauk, SRH posted 159/6, but Dhoni’s calm chase sealed a 5-wicket win. Hyderabad’s revenge waited, but CSK’s 223/3 thrashing by 77 runs highlighted Raina’s 99*. Tensions rose in 2014-15 with SRH upsets, like Warner’s blistering 90. Fans felt the pressure as spin battles and explosive batting defined the era. Key moments included McCullum’s century and Dhoni’s finishes, building a respectful rivalry.
Match
Date
Venue
SRH Score
CSK Score
Winner
Margin
MoM
Highest Scorer
Best Bowling
Key Moment
Interesting Fact
1
Apr 25, 2013
Chennai
159/6 (Dhawan 63*, Ashish 36*)
160/5 (19.4) (Hussey 45, Dhoni 67*)
CSK
5 wkts
Dhoni
Dhoni 67*
Mohit 2/18 (CSK)
Dhoni’s winning six
Dhawan retired hurt after 63, adding drama
2
May 8, 2013
Hyderabad
146/8 (Parthiv 44)
223/3 (Raina 99*, Hussey 67)
CSK
77 runs
Raina
Raina 99*
Morris 2/19 (CSK)
Raina’s near-ton blitz
CSK’s highest total vs SRH then, record partnership
3
Apr 27, 2014
Sharjah
145/5 (Finch 44, Warner 34)
146/5 (19.3) (Smith 66*)
CSK
5 wkts
Smith
Smith 66*
Sharma 4/51 (SRH)
Smith’s chase heroics
Neutral venue due to elections, low-scoring thriller
4
May 22, 2014
Ranchi
189/4 (19.4) (Warner 90, Dhawan 64*)
185/3 (Hussey 50*, Smith 47)
SRH
6 wkts
Warner
Warner 90
Hastings 2/29 (CSK)
Warner’s 45-ball 90
SRH’s first win vs CSK, aggressive chase
5
Apr 11, 2015
Chennai
164/6 (Warner 53, Bopara 32*)
209/4 (McCullum 100*, Smith 27)
CSK
45 runs
McCullum
McCullum 100*
Nehra 3/40 (CSK)
McCullum’s unbeaten ton
Fastest CSK century vs SRH, fan frenzy at Chepauk
6
May 2, 2015
Hyderabad
192/7 (Warner 61, Morgan 32)
170/6 (McCullum 32, Raina 23)
SRH
22 runs
Warner
Warner 61
Boult 1/27 (SRH)
SRH’s death bowling clamp
Warner’s captaincy masterclass, ending CSK streak
Rising Tension: SRH’s Breakthrough Wins and the 2018 Final Epic (2016-2018)
After CSK’s two-year ban, the rivalry reignited in 2018 with high stakes. SRH, riding their 2016 title momentum, brought aggressive bowling, but CSK’s tactical nous prevailed. In Hyderabad, Rayudu’s blistering 79 helped CSK defend 182 against Williamson’s 84, winning by 4 runs amid tense death overs. Pune witnessed Rayudu’s unbeaten century in a smooth chase. The Mumbai Qualifier was nail-biting Faf’s resilient 67 guided CSK to a 2-wicket win. The final epic saw Watson’s explosive 117 dismantle SRH, securing CSK’s title. Fan passions flared with captaincy duels and pressure moments.
Match
Date
Venue
SRH Score
CSK Score
Winner
Margin
MoM
Highest Scorer
Best Bowling
Key Moment
Interesting Fact
1
Apr 22, 2018
Hyderabad
178/6 (Williamson 84, Pathan 45)
182/3 (Rayudu 79, Raina 54*)
CSK
4 runs
Rayudu
Williamson 84
Chahar 3/15 (CSK)
Bravo’s yorkers in final over
CSK’s triumphant return match post-ban
2
May 13, 2018
Pune
179/4 (Dhawan 79, Williamson 51)
180/2 (19) (Rayudu 100*, Watson 57)
CSK
8 wkts
Rayudu
Rayudu 100*
Bravo 2/25 (CSK)
Rayudu-Watson 134-run stand
Rayudu’s maiden IPL century
3
May 22, 2018
Mumbai
139/7 (Brathwaite 43*, Williamson 24)
140/8 (19.1) (Faf 67*, Bravo 20)
CSK
2 wkts
Faf
Faf 67*
Rashid 2/11 (SRH)
Faf’s two sixes off Kaul in 19th
Dramatic chase, Bravo hits winning boundary
4
May 27, 2018
Mumbai
178/6 (Williamson 47, Pathan 29*)
181/2 (18.3) (Watson 117*, Raina 43)
CSK
8 wkts
Watson
Watson 117*
Sharma 2/35 (CSK)
Watson’s 11 sixes onslaught
Watson’s second IPL final century, CSK’s third title
Recent Shifts: SRH’s Resurgence and Breaking Chepauk Jinx (2023-2025)
The rivalry tilted as SRH found new bite with explosive top-order hitters and sharp pace. In 2023, CSK crushed SRH by 7 wickets in Chennai, Conway’s steady hand and Jadeja’s 3/22 proving too much. 2024 saw SRH strike first in Hyderabad, chasing 166 comfortably thanks to Head and Abhishek’s fireworks. Back at Chepauk, CSK hammered 212/3, bowling SRH out for 134 in a 78-run rout. But 2025 changed everything on April 25 at Chepauk, Harshal Patel’s 4/28 skittled CSK for 154; SRH chased it down by 5 wickets, Mendis’ unbeaten 32 sealing their historic first win there. Fan shock turned to SRH joy, signaling real resurgence.
Match
Date
Venue
CSK Score
SRH Score
Winner
Margin
MoM
Highest Scorer
Best Bowling
Key Moment
Interesting Fact
1
Apr 21, 2023
Chennai
138/3 (18.4) (Conway 47*, Moeen 34*)
134/7 (20) (Markram 37)
CSK
7 wkts
Jadeja
Conway 47*
Jadeja 3/22
Jadeja’s middle-over choke
CSK’s clinical chase, SRH middle order collapsed
2
Apr 5, 2024
Hyderabad
165/5 (20) (Gaikwad 98*, Dube 45)
166/4 (18.1) (Head 102, Abhishek 37*)
SRH
6 wkts
Head
Head 102
Cummins 2/26
Head’s blazing ton chase
SRH’s aggressive powerplay dominance
3
Apr 28, 2024
Chennai
212/3 (20) (Gaikwad 98, Conway 30, Dube 66*)
134 (18.5) (Klaasen 29)
CSK
78 runs
Gaikwad
Gaikwad 98
Deshpande 4/27
Massive total thrashing
CSK’s highest vs SRH at Chepauk then
4
Apr 25, 2025
Chennai
154 (19.5) (Brevis 42, Jadeja 19)
155/5 (18.4) (Mendis 32*, Nitish 19*)
SRH
5 wkts
Harshal Patel
Brevis 42
Harshal 4/28
Mendis’ finishing cameo
SRH’s first-ever Chepauk win vs CSK after 5 losses
Fan Emotions and Aggression
Aspect
Key Examples
Fan Reaction Highlights
On-Field/Player Aggression
Interesting/Social Media Moment
Emotional Impact
CSK Dominance Era (2013-2018)
Early wins, 2018 Final Watson 117*
Yellow Army chants “Dhoni! Dhoni!” post-title; SRH fans call it “scripted”
CSK shock/debate aging squad; SRH massive bragging rights
Overall Rivalry Heat
Warner-Dhoni stares, Jadeja run-outs
Online wars: trolls, memes after losses
Player rivalries add spice without fights
Rare fan arguments in public reviews
Passionate but respectful—more thrill than toxicity
Social Media Peaks
Post-2025 win reactions
Fans roast “worst CSK team ever” or celebrate “Orange rising”
No major fights, focus on banter
Fancams show honest heartbreak/joy
Builds hype for next clash
Where It Stands Now
As of February 2026, CSK maintains a commanding lead in the IPL head-to-head with SRH, winning 15-16 of around 22-23 encounters (exact tallies vary slightly by source, but CSK edges 15-7 or 16-7). SRH’s resurgence shines through recent breakthroughs, notably ending the Chepauk jinx in 2025 with a gritty 5-wicket chase. Explosive batting from Head, Abhishek, and Klaasen challenges CSK’s spin-heavy tactics, while CSK counters with Gaikwad’s consistency, Jadeja’s all-round magic, and death-over mastery. The rivalry has evolved from CSK dominance to thrilling contests SRH’s aggression meets CSK experience. With IPL ongoing, every clash promises fireworks, records, and fan drama.
Aspect
Overall Stats
CSK Strengths
SRH Strengths
Record Highlights
Interesting Fact/MoM Moments
Current Narrative
Head-to-Head
Matches: ~22-23; CSK Wins: 15-16; SRH Wins: 7
Chepauk fortress (mostly unbeaten until 2025); Spin choke in middle overs
Aggressive powerplay chases; Pace variations in death
In the end, CSK still leads the scorecard battle, but SRH’s recent breakthroughs signal a shift—proving no fortress lasts forever. This rivalry thrives on mutual respect, fan passion, and the promise of more epic moments ahead. Whether it’s Gaikwad’s anchors or Head’s blitzes, the next CSK vs SRH chapter will keep fans hooked, hearts racing, and the IPL spirit alive.
