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<p>Both sides have endured a turbulent season, notching just four points from eight games, and must now win all remaining fixtures to keep their slim qualification hopes alive. Known to make the most of home conditions, five-time champions CSK find themselves in unchartered territory as they haven&rsquo;t been able to read the wickets well at the Chepauk.</p>
<p>Head coach Stephen Fleming has also voiced frustration over the Chepauk surface, which has offered more to seamers than CSK&rsquo;s usual spin-heavy attack.&nbsp;<br />CSK have lacked firepower in the batting department and captain <a href="https://mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ipl-2025-high-hopes-voiced-by-mother-for-ruturaj-gaikwad-resurgence-23518008" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Ruturaj Gaikwad</strong></a>&rsquo;s absence due to an injury has only made it worse for the storied outfit. MS Dhoni has returned as full-time captain. While his knee continues to limit mobility. SRH, meanwhile, have endured an equally erratic campaign. A bright start gave way to inconsistency, with their ultra-aggressive, attack-at-all-costs strategy falling flat.</p>
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Both sides have endured a turbulent season, notching just four points from eight games, and must now win all remaining fixtures to keep their slim qualification

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Both sides have endured a turbulent season, notching just four points from eight games, and must now win all remaining fixtures to keep their slim qualification hopes alive

IPL 2025: Struggling CSK to face SRH at Chepauk

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