By Sandhya Chouhan 
25 April IPL SRH vs CSK 2025 Highlights: Mendis, Kishan Power SRH to 5-Wicket Victory.
SRH Stun CSK in Chepauk Clash: IPL 2025 Match Recap:
In one of the biggest upsets of IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) handed a crushing defeat to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai on 25 April 2025. With a brilliant blend of power-hitting and disciplined bowling, SRH registered a memorable 5-wicket triumph, thanks to the standout performances of Kusal Mendis and Ishan Kishan.
Toss Result and Early Drama: Advantage SRH:
The match began with a twist of fate as SRH won the toss and opted to field first. The Chennai pitch, traditionally a spin-friendly surface, looked dry, but SRH’s strategy to chase paid off remarkably well.
Toss Result IPL 2025:
- SRH won the toss and elected to bowl first
- CSK Batting Collapse: Top Order Struggles Again
The CSK batting lineup faltered early. Despite high expectations, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube couldn’t anchor the innings. Only Ben Stokes showed resistance with a gritty 42 off 31 balls. The SRH bowlers, especially the spinners, choked the run flow and kept CSK to a below-par score.
CSK Batting Scorecard Snapshot:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad – 12 (14)
- Ben Stokes – 42 (31)
- MS Dhoni – 17* (10)
- Total: 137/8 in 20 overs
SRH Chase Led by Mendis & Kishan Brilliance
Chasing 138, SRH had a shaky start losing Travis Head early. But Kusal Mendis and Ishan Kishan steadied the innings with an electrifying 85-run partnership. Mendis smashed 48 off 29 balls, while Kishan was awarded Player of the Match for his fearless 55 off 34 balls.
Player of the Match:
Ishan Kishan – 55 (34), 6 fours & 2 sixes
Match-Winning Moment: Calm Finish by SRH Lower Order
After the dismissal of both Mendis and Kishan, there were slight jitters. But Heinrich Klaasen and Abdul Samad ensured there were no hiccups, taking SRH home in 18.3 overs with 5 wickets to spare.
GT and SRH Player Replacements: Smart Calls Paying Off
SRH’s recent squad shakeup post injuries — including replacing injured Harry Brook with Kusal Mendis — turned out to be a game-changer. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans (GT) also announced replacements for a couple of overseas players before their upcoming match.
IPL Match Umpires and Referees
The match was officiated by experienced umpires and match referees who managed the game seamlessly.
- On-field Umpires: Nitin Menon & Anil Chaudhary
- Third Umpire: Virender Sharma
- Match Referee: Javagal Srinath
IPL 2025 Points Table Update: SRH Climb Up
With this win, SRH gained crucial points and improved their NRR, placing them in a stronger playoff contention zone. CSK, on the other hand, slipped to the 5th spot after this loss.
Updated IPL 2025 Points Table (as of April 25):
- RR – 14 pts
- KKR – 12 pts
- SRH – 10 pts
- LSG – 10 pts
- CSK – 8 pts
FAQs:
Q1. Who won the match between SRH and CSK on 25 April 2025?
Ans: Sunrisers Hyderabad won the match by 5 wickets.
Q2. Who was the Player of the Match in SRH vs CSK IPL 2025?
Ans: Ishan Kishan was awarded Player of the Match for his explosive 55-run knock.
Q3. Where was the 25 April IPL 2025 match played?
Ans: The match was held at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai.
Q4. What was the toss result for the SRH vs CSK 2025 match?
Ans: SRH won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Q5. How did Kusal Mendis perform in the match?
Ans: Kusal Mendis scored a quick 48 off 29 balls and played a key role in SRH’s successful run chase.
Q6. Did any teams announce player replacements before this match?
Ans: Yes, SRH replaced Harry Brook with Kusal Mendis. Gujarat Titans (GT) also announced new replacements ahead of their next fixture