Match Details:
- Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, 11th Match, IPL 2025
- Date: 30th March 2025
- Time: 07:30 PM IST
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Teams Overview:
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Rajasthan Royals have had a rough start to IPL 2025, losing their first two matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad (by 44 runs) and Kolkata Knight Riders (by 8 wickets). Despite having a strong squad with explosive batters and quality bowlers, RR needs to bounce back quickly to stay in contention.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, started their campaign on a winning note, defeating Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets. CSK, under experienced leadership, looks balanced with a solid mix of seasoned players and promising youngsters.
Head-to-Head Record:
- Total Matches Played: 29
- CSK Wins: 16
- RR Wins: 13
- Last 7 Matches: RR has won 6 of the last 7 games against CSK
Key Players to Watch:
Rajasthan Royals:
- Jos Buttler – Explosive opener capable of match-winning knocks
- Sanju Samson (C & WK) – Reliable middle-order batsman
- Trent Boult – Key pacer who can provide early breakthroughs
- Yuzvendra Chahal – Wicket-taking leg-spinner
Chennai Super Kings:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad – CSK’s dependable opener
- Ravindra Jadeja – All-rounder with match-winning capabilities
- MS Dhoni (WK) – Experienced finisher and strategic leader
- Noor Ahmed – Rising spin sensation
Probable Playing XI:
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
- Jos Buttler
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Sanju Samson (C & WK)
- Riyan Parag
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Dhruv Jurel
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Trent Boult
- Sandeep Sharma
- Avesh Khan
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Devon Conway
- Shivam Dube
- MS Dhoni (WK)
- Moeen Ali
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Ben Stokes
- Deepak Chahar
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Noor Ahmed
- Maheesh Theekshana
Pitch Report – Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati:
- The pitch generally favors batters, with good bounce and pace.
- Spinners might come into play as the match progresses.
- Dew factor could make chasing easier in the second innings.
Probable Match Scenarios:
- If RR bats first: They will aim for a high total (above 180) and rely on their spinners to defend it.
- If CSK bats first: They will look to post 170+ and let their all-rounders control the game.
- Key Battle: RR’s top order vs CSK’s spinners.
Match Prediction:
Considering recent form, CSK appears to have a stronger squad, but RR has historically performed well against them in recent encounters. CSK’s winning experience and balanced team make them slight favorites with a 70% chance of winning. However, if RR’s key batters click, they can turn the game in their favor.
Predicted Winner: Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
