CSK vs SRH

The IPL CSK vs SRH fixture is also known as South Indian Derby is one of the most exciting two games in the tournament. Chennai Super Kings have won the IPL thrice, and they have also been runners-up on four occasions.

CSK vs SRH Head to Head

The rivalry is a much-celebrated one, CSK have embarked their dominance all over the SRH vs CSK Head to Head winning 15 out of 22 games played. SRH have managed only 7 wins against CSK so far.

Last 5 Meetings

SRH have won only 1 game and lost 4 out of the previous 5 games between the two IPL teams. they have played against CSK. Out of the last 5 games, 3 games have been played at neutral venues and one game each at the respective homes of both sides. While both sides have registered a win at their respective homes, all 3 games on the neutral venues have been won by CSK.

IPL 2019 meetings

In IPL 2019, the first of the two games of the fixture was played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. CSK won the toss and opted to bat first. CSK openers Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis made sure the decision to bat first is right as they added 79 runs for the first wicket inside 10 overs. As soon as they were looking to launch, CSK lost both openers in successive overs and lost the plot completely. They could not recover as SRH vs CSK live score was a below-par total of 132/5 in 20 overs in. While Watson scored 31 runs, Faf was the top-scorer with 45 runs. Rashid Khan finished with 2 wickets for 17 in his 4 overs.

Chasing the target, openers David Warner (50 off 25 deliveries) and Jonny Bairstow (61 not out of 44 deliveries) took the game away from CSK pretty early. Bairstow finished the game alongside Yusuf Pathan with 19 balls to spare. SRH registered a 6 wickets win over CSK. Imran Tahir finished with 2 for 20 in his 2 overs.

In CSK vs SRH 2019, MS Dhoni got lucky with toss and invited SRH to bat first during. The decision proved to be a right one as the veteran Harbhajan removed Bairstow for 0 in the 2nd over. However, David Warner and Manish Pandey did not bother and built a partnership of 115 runs before Warner was dismissed for 57 runs off 45 deliveries. Manish Pandey remained not out at a score of 83 off 49 deliveries and put up a commanding CSK vs SRH live score total of 175/3 after 20 overs. Bhajji emerged the best bowler for CSK as the off-spinner ended with 2 wickets for 39 runs.

Chasing the target during CSK vs SRH scoreboard, CSK lost Faf du Plessis early in the 3rd over. From there, Shane Watson and Suresh Raina took over and built a strong partnership of 77 runs of 45 deliveries before Raina was dismissed at a score of 38. Watson kept going for his business and played a knock of 96 runs off 53 deliveries before getting out and putting CSK in the driver’s seat. Kedar Jadhav and Dwayne Bravo gave the finishing touch to the chase to complete a 6 wickets win for CSK.

Top Batsmen for Chennai Super Kings

Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni are at the top of the batting charts against SRH among active players of CSK. Suresh Raina has scored 641 runs in 22 innings while MS Dhoni has scored a total of 549 runs in 19 innings at an average of 42.23. Former Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis is 3rd in the list with 267 runs in 10 innings, Ambati Rayudu follows him with 241 runs in 6 innings against SRH averaging 80.33.

Top Bowlers for Chennai Super Kings

Dwayne Bravo is the leading wicket-taker for CSK against SRH. Suresh Raina is a wild-card entry in the list as he sits at the 2nd place with 10 wickets. Ravindra Jadeja is 3rd highest-wicket taker among the active players with 8 wickets.