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CSK vs SRH Top Dream11 Predictions: 3 Players Who Can Be High-Risk High-Reward Picks

Jatin

CSK will face SRH tonight [Source: @iplt20.com]CSK will face SRH tonight [Source: @iplt20.com]

The heat is cranking up at Chepauk both literally and figuratively as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) prepare to throw down in Match 43 of IPL 2025. With both sides sitting pretty much in the same sorry boat (2 wins, 6 losses), Friday night’s clash is all about survival, pride and a shot at redemption.

And in fantasy cricket, this kind of pressure-cooker game is exactly where the wild picks can turn out to be goldmines. So if you are building your CSK vs SRH Dream11 team and feeling a bit adventurous, here are 3 high-risk, high-reward players who could be high-risk, high-reward picks.

1. Abhishek Sharma - SRH

Why would Abhishek Sharma be a risky pick?

Boom or bust form: Abhishek Sharma’s recent form has been unpredictable. He hammered a ton against Punjab Kings but since then, it’s been all downhill. Just 8 runs in his last outing tells you he is far from consistent.

Struggles at Chepauk: His record at MA Chidambaram Stadium is not doing him any favours either with just 70 runs in 6 innings at an average of 11.7. That is not just underwhelming, that’s dodgy.

Weakness against wide lines: CSK bowlers like Khaleel and Pathirana love hanging it wide and Abhishek has shown he is prone to chasing them. One mistimed swing and he will be walking back.

Why could picking Abhishek Sharma be worth the risk?

Explosive upside: He is aggressive, he plays his shots and when he gets going, bowlers disappear. All it takes is a few balls for him to change the game.

Spin-hitter: Chepauk loves spin and so does Abhishek. He has smashed 576 runs off just 330 balls vs spin in IPL at a whopping strike rate of 174.5.

Strong record vs CSK: Against CSK last season, he scored 52 off 21 across two games. That’s not just promising, it is a warning sign for Dhoni & Co.

2. Matheesha Pathirana - CSK

Why would Matheesha Pathirana be a risky pick?

Leaky bowling this season: 7 wickets in 6 matches is okay, but not when your economy is 10.43. Matheesha Pathirana has been leaking runs at the death, where he is supposed to be CSK’s main weapon.

Wayward lines: His radar has been off more than on. From slot balls to wides, Pathirana hasn’t been the precision missile he was last season.

Why could picking Matheesha Pathirana be worth the risk?

Wicket-taker at the death: Despite the economy, the man knows how to get wickets. He’s bagged 30 wickets in death overs (16-20) in IPL at an economy of 8.62. That’s serious damage control.

Good record vs SRH: Against SRH specifically, he has scalped 3 wickets in 2 matches at a superb economy of 6.50. That is exactly what you want in your top fantasy pick.

3. Ishan Kishan - SRH

Why would Ishan Kishan be a risky pick?

Terrible form post-century: After dropping a 106* knock in his opening game, Ishan Kishan has scored just 33 runs in 7 innings. It’s been painful to watch.

Dismal record vs CSK: He has managed 238 runs in 10 innings vs CSK, averaging just 26.4 with a strike rate of 129.3, not exactly fear-inducing numbers.

Why could picking Ishan Kishan be worth the risk?

The comeback itch: Players like Ishan don’t stay quiet for long and he is due one big knock. If he clicks, you’ll regret not having him in your CSK vs SRH Dream11 team.

Spin game is solid: Against spin in IPL, he has racked up 1088 runs at an average of 29.4 and a strike rate of 131.1. With Chepauk being a spin surface, that could be a game-changer.