The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will aim to bounce back from their heavy defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their next IPL 2025 encounter at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on March 30. CSK’s fortress at Chepauk was breached for the first time in 15 years against RCB, handing them their biggest home defeat in terms of runs. Meanwhile, RR have had a rough start to their campaign, struggling in both the bowling and batting departments. This could be Riyan Parag’s clash IPL 2025 clash as RR’s captain too before Sanju Samson gets fitness clearance to field.
RR vs CSK Match Details
- Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 11, IPL 2025
- Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioHotstar
Head-to-Head Record RR vs CSK
- Total Matches: 29
- CSK Wins: 16
- RR Wins: 13
- Last 5 Matches: RR 4-1 CSK
Pitch Report & Ground Details: Guwahati
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium has proven to be a challenging venue for batters, especially in the first innings, where the ball grips and turns. Spinners have enjoyed assistance, particularly in the middle overs, while pacers have found success with their variations at the death. The last game at the venue saw KKR chase down 151 comfortably, suggesting that setting a big total could be tricky.
Pitch Stats at Barsapara Cricket Stadium (IPL 2024-25)
| Bowling Type | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 155 | 190 | 9 | 7.35 | 17.2 |
| Spinners | 78 | 98 | 4 | 7.53 | 19.5 |
RR vs CSK Probable Playing XI & Impact Substitutes
Rajasthan Royals
Probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag (c), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande
Impact Substitutes: Kumar Kartikeya, Sandeep Sharma, Rovman Powell, Keshav Maharaj, Rassie van der Dussen
Team News: Sanju Samson is expected to stay away from wicketkeeping duties due to a minor niggle.
Chennai Super Kings
Probable XI: Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda/Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), R Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Substitutes: Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Choudhary, Nishant Sindhu, Ben Stokes, Rajvardhan Hangargekar
Team News: No major injury concerns for CSK.
RR vs CSK Dream11 Team Picks
Wicketkeepers
- Dhruv Jurel (C/VC) – In-form batter, scored a fine 70 in the last game
Batters
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (C/VC) – Aggressive batter, strong record against CSK
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C/VC) – CSK’s anchor, crucial against RR’s pacers
All-rounders
- Riyan Parag – Captain of RR, known for explosive batting & handy spin
- Wanindu Hasaranga – Lethal wrist-spinner, handy with the bat
- Shivam Dube – Dominates spin bowling, effective against RR’s attack
- Rachin Ravindra – CSK’s in-form batter, provides spin support
Bowlers
- Sandeep Sharma – Effective death bowler, CSK’s potential threat
- Jofra Archer – RR’s strike bowler, offers express pace
- Noor Ahmad (C/VC) – Excellent wrist spinner, impactful at Chepauk
- Khaleel Ahmed – New-ball specialist, gets early wickets
Player Battles to Watch
Jaiswal vs CSK (IPL 2025 Stats)
| Inns | Runs | HS | SR | 50s | 4s/6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 226 | 77 | 158.04 | 3 | 28/9 |
Gaikwad’s First Innings Record in T20s Since 2023
| Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 1412 | 123* | 58.83 | 2 | 11 |
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