A Crucial IPL 2025 Match for Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals
In a must-watch IPL 2025 encounter, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will meet in Delhi on Tuesday, with both sides occupying the bottom two spots on the points table. Originally scheduled to be played at Chepauk, Chennai, the rearranged fixture has raised questions about the future of veterans like MS Dhoni at their iconic home ground.
RR’s Last Chance to Avoid Finishing Last
For Rajasthan Royals, this match represents their final opportunity to avoid finishing at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table. If RR lose to CSK, they will end the season last—a position they have only occupied once before, in 2020. Despite a tough season, RR have shown glimpses of hope through young talents like Riyan Parag and Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Form Guide
- CSK: WLLLL (last five matches)
- RR: LLLWL (last five matches)
Young Stars Shining Amid Struggles
Despite forgettable campaigns, both franchises have seen the rise of exciting young players. CSK’s left-arm wristspinner Noor Ahmad has taken 20 wickets this season with an impressive average of 17.25, emerging as a key match-winner. Meanwhile, RR’s Riyan Parag continues to impress with the bat, nearing the 400-run mark for the second consecutive year and looking to cement his place ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Team News and Probable Line-ups
CSK have utilized 22 players this season — the most among IPL teams — with Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Devon Conway, and Matheesha Pathirana among the key overseas players available for selection.
Chennai Super Kings: Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Devon Conway, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, R Ashwin, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Rajasthan Royals have experimented with their batting order, with Sanju Samson returning from injury and pushing himself down to No. 3, allowing young Vaibhav Suryavanshi to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kwena Maphaka, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Pitch and Conditions at Arun Jaitley Stadium
The Arun Jaitley Stadium has hosted five IPL games this season, featuring high-scoring matches due to short boundaries and dew aiding batsmen in the evening. With an average first innings score of 192, fans can expect another thrilling contest under the lights.
Statistical Highlights
- CSK and RR have played 31 IPL matches against each other, with CSK leading narrowly 16-15.
- CSK have had the lowest-performing top order this IPL, with the top three averaging only 23.68 at a strike rate of 140.74.
- RR have been the worst bowling side in IPL 2025, conceding at an average of 44.84 with an economy of 10.02 — the poorest among all teams.
Conclusion: Pride and Future at Stake
Though the stakes are high for pride and league positioning, both teams are also focusing on developing promising talent for the future. For fans keen to follow the standings and see how this crucial fixture shapes the bottom of the table, check the IPL 2025 Points Table regularly.
