IPL 2024 CSK vs SRH: Match 45 Toss Update Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Pick

CSK vs SRH, IPL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for the 45th Match [AP Photos]

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 45th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 20th at 7:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

CSK vs SRH Toss Update

SRH win the toss and they will field first

Chennai Super Kings Changes: No changes.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Changes: Mayank Markande misses out.

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CSK vs SRH Head-to-head Stats

The Chennai Super Kings and the Sunrisers Hyderabad have played 21 matches against each other. The Super Kings have their noses way ahead in the face-off, as they have won 15 of these matches, while SRH have won only six. 

The last time these two teams faced off in the 18th match of the IPL 2024. The Super Kings batted first in the game and scored 165/5 in their 20 overs. Shivam Dube was the star of the CSK batting as he scored 45 runs off 24 deliveries. 

Aiden Markram starred in the chase for SRH and scored a half-century of 36 balls. SRH ended up winning the game by six wickets as they chased down the target in 18.1 overs. 

The Super Kings will be looking to win this game and avenge their defeat from that game. Ruturaj Gaikwad and his boys will be desperate for a win as it is needed for them to stay in the top four. On the other hand, SRH will be looking to get back into their winning rhythm after their defeat against RCB. 

CSK vs SRH Pitch Report

The wicket at the MA Chidambaram has not been the traditional and slowish and sluggish surface this year. Although 200 plus total have not been as frequent as it had been at some other venues, the batters have enjoyed the surface than in other seasons. We can expect a close competition between the bat and the balls in this game. 

MA Chidambaram Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 4
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 3

Average first innings total: 181
Average second innings total: 168
Highest total recorded: 213/4 by Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings
Lowest total recorded: 137/9 by Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings

Fantasy Value From the Pitch Report

• The wicket will be good for batting. It will be a truer surface than what we have seen here traditionally. The skipper winning the toss will look to field first as 75% of the games have been won by the chasing team at this venue in IPL 2024. Lower middle-order batters from the team chasing could be the decisive picks for the fantasy contests. 
• Opening bowlers from the team bowling first could be the best choices for your fantasy XIs. 

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CSK vs SRH Fantasy Cricket Tips

Chennai Super Kings Heavy Fantasy XI

• In the CSK batting department, Ruturaj Gaikwad is the man inform. He has been in great form in the last couple of games and is one of the safest C or VC choices for the game. Barring Gaikwad, Shivam Dube will be a good C or VC choice from the CSK side. 
• Matheesha Pathirana and Deepak Chahar could be beneficial choices as the C or VC of the match from the CSK side. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad Heavy Fantasy XI

• SRH have been a brilliant defending side in the tournament. Despite the ground stats titling heavily in favour of the chasing side, the SRH skipper might look to bat first on winning the toss. Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen will be prime picks from SRH batting irrespective of the outcome of the toss. 
• T Natarajan has been in a decent form and has done a good job in the death overs with the ball. The wicket at Chepauk might suit his style of bowling and hence he could be a good choice as the C or VC of the game. 

CSK vs SRH Winner Prediction

The Chennai Super Kings have a great record at their home ground. But they have a lost a bit of momentum after losing the last two games to LSG, both home and away. On the other hand, SRH have been playing powerful cricket and will be desperate to bring their campaign back on track. So, there are chances that SRH might outclass the home team in this game. 

CSK vs SRH Top Player Picks

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)

•  IPL 2024 Stats: 349 Runs in 8 Matches
• The CSK skipper had a quiet start to the tournament. But in the last few games he has picked up his pace and is looking in good rhythm. Gaikwad will be a must-pick for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Shivam Dube (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 311 Runs in 8 Matches
• This Indian middle-order batter has been the biggest strength of the CSK batting in IPL 2024. He has looked a more complete player this season maintaining a high strike rate against both pacers and spinners. Dube will be a safe choice for the fantasy contests. 

Travis Head (SRH)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 325 Runs in 7 Innings
• The Aussie opener has been in a destructive from in IPL 2024. Travis Head has torn apart most of the bowling attacks in the tournament. The form he his carrying makes him a hot pick for the game. 

Heinrich Klaasen has been in good form in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

Heinrich Klassen (SRH)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 275 Runs in 8 Innings
• The South African batter has added solidity to the destruction of Travis Head. Klaasen was having a great time in the tournament until the last couple of matches. He will be eager to regain his form and could be a decisive factor in the fantasy contests of this game. 

CSK vs SRH Differential Picks

Ravindra Jadeja will play a crucial role for CSK in the match [AP Photos]

Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 157 Runs and 4 Wickets in 8 Matches
• The Indian all-rounder's form has blown hot and cold with both the bat and the ball. However, he has the ability to change the complexion of a match with both of his trades and that makes him one of the decisive choices in the fantasy contests. 

Aiden Markram (SRH)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 167 Runs in 8 Matches
• The South African middle-order batter has struggled with his form in the tournament. However, Aiden Markram has the ability to emerge as a game changer in the middle-order and hence could be a differential factor in the fantasy contests of the match. 

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CSK vs SRH Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the nature of the pitch and the form of the players in the two teams a 1-4-2-4 or a 1-3-2-5 combination could be beneficial for the match. 

CSK vs SRH Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Mustafizur Rahman, T Natarajan, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vice-captain: Matheesha Pathirana

Chennai Super Kings: 6 Players; Sunrisers Hyderabad: 5 Players

CSK vs LSG Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Travis Head, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Pat Cummins, T Natarajan, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesa Pathirana

Captain: Heinrich Klaasen
Vice-captain: T Natarajan

Chennai Super Kings: 5 Players; Sunrisers Hyderabad: 6 Players