Chennai Super Kings’ struggle in the IPL 2025 season continues as they suffered a crushing five-wicket defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The match, held as part of the ongoing league stage, saw Hyderabad comfortably chase down the 155-run target set by Chennai, reaching the mark in the 19th over.
Batting first, CSK posted a total of 155 runs, with Dewald Brevis leading the scoreboard with 42 runs off 25 balls. Ayush Matre also played a supportive knock, contributing 30 runs from 18 deliveries. However, the rest of the batting lineup failed to build momentum, resulting in a below-par total.
In response, Sunrisers Hyderabad displayed a calm and calculated chase. Ishan Kishan emerged as their top scorer with a steady 44-run knock. The match-winning partnership came from Kamindu Mendis and Nitish Reddy, who stitched an unbeaten 49-run stand that sealed the victory for Hyderabad.
With this win, Hyderabad notched their third victory of the season, while CSK’s woes deepened. Having lost seven out of nine matches, Chennai now finds itself at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table. Even if CSK manages to win all its remaining five matches, their qualification for the playoffs is far from guaranteed and would depend on the outcomes and net run rates of other competing teams. The pressure is mounting as the former champions struggle to revive their campaign.
