Who Has The Worst Batting Side in IPL 2025? CSK or SRH

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is not even halfway done, yet two teams are already in a strange competition. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), once known for their strong batting, are now fighting to see which team has the worst batting lineup this season. Both sides have struggled game after game, with their batters failing to deliver. Except for one or two good performances, it’s been a tough ride for these teams. So, let’s dive in and figure out which team is more miserable, CSK or SRH.

Where It All Falls Apart

First, let’s talk about CSK. They lost to Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 18 runs on Tuesday, and that defeat showed a big problem. CSK have failed to chase targets of 175 runs or more for 11 straight games since 2021. Simply put, their batting has been terrible. Meanwhile, SRH, a team full of big names like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Nitish Kumar Reddy, has also disappointed. Fans expected fireworks from this lineup, but instead, they’ve seen flops. Both teams have lost four out of their five matches so far. Now, let’s break down their batting struggles step by step.

Opening Troubles

For both CSK and SRH, the opening batters have been a huge letdown. CSK tried Rahul Tripathi as an opener in the first three games, but it didn’t work. Then, they brought in Devon Conway, who has done okay in the last two matches. However, Rachin Ravindra has struggled to score consistently. In the powerplay, the first six overs CSK have the lowest scoring rate (7.50), the lowest average (22.50), and the fewest boundaries (17.24%) among all IPL teams this season.

MS Dhoni has hit most sixes for CSK in IPL 2025

– But it also shows how bad CSK’s Top 5 has been in this season. pic.twitter.com/f3A9YzBwoN

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 9, 2025

SRH’s opening pair of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma has also failed to click. Head has shown flashes of his ability, but Sharma has been quiet. Once called the “Travishek” duo and feared by bowlers, they’ve turned into a weak link. In five matches, CSK’s openers have scored 257 runs, while SRH’s have managed just 199. Other IPL teams are smashing runs in the powerplay, but CSK and SRH are stuck. CSK play too slowly, like they’re in the past, while SRH try too hard and lose wickets quickly.

Unsteady Number Threes

Next, let’s look at the number three spot. For CSK, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been up and down. His scores this season are 53, 0, 63, 5, and 1, good one day, gone the next. He often comes in early after an opener falls, but he hasn’t been able to keep the runs flowing. Similarly, SRH’s Ishan Kishan started with a bang, scoring 106 in his first game. But since then, it’s been a disaster. His scores are 106, 0, 2, 2, and 17. Both players have put extra pressure on their middle-order because they can’t stay consistent.

Middle-Order Mess

Now, the middle-order is where things get even worse. For CSK, Shivam Dube has struggled to make an impact. His scores are 9, 19, 18, 18, and 42. Even as an impact player, he hasn’t stayed long enough to finish games or set big totals. MS Dhoni, a fan favorite, has faced criticism for batting too slowly and coming in too low in the order. In the last two games, he moved up, but CSK still lost. His scores are 0, 30*, 16, 30*, and 27 shows he’s trying, but it’s not enough. Ravindra Jadeja hasn’t had much time to bat, while Vijay Shankar played a painfully slow knock against Delhi Capitals. CSK’s middle-order is a mess.

SRH’s middle-order isn’t much better. Aniket Verma has been their only steady batter. Big names like Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Abhinav Manohar have barely shown up. Game after game, these players fail to deliver, leaving SRH in trouble.

Who’s Worse?

So, who deserves the “worst batting side” title? CSK’s problems come from playing too carefully. They don’t take risks in the powerplay, and their middle-order can’t finish the job. SRH, on the other hand, swing too hard and lose wickets fast. Their star players have let them down badly. Both teams have lost four games, but SRH’s openers have scored fewer runs (199) than CSK’s (257). Still, CSK’s long streak of failing to chase 175+ targets makes their case strong.

In the end, it’s hard to pick a clear winner or loser, in this unwanted race. CSK and SRH have both turned their batting strengths into weaknesses. Fans of these teams can only hope their batters wake up soon. For now, IPL 2025 is showing that even the biggest names can struggle when it matters most.

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