Overview

• Pat Cummins, SRH captain, won the toss and chose to bowl first on a dry, spin-friendly pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
• MS Dhoni marks his 400th T20 appearance, a significant milestone in his illustrious cricket career.
• Chennai Super Kings have struggled this season with just two wins in eight matches and are under pressure to revive their campaign.
• Sunrisers Hyderabad aim to bounce back after a home loss to Mumbai Indians, looking to exploit favorable spin conditions.
• CSK and SRH have announced their playing XIs, with both teams making strategic adjustments for this critical encounter.