The 62nd match of IPL 2025 will witness two underperforming giants, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), lock horns at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday, May 20. With both teams already knocked out of playoff contention, the clash now holds pride and momentum as they aim to end their campaign on a high note.
Both sides have struggled for consistency throughout the season. CSK did show some spark in their recent outing with a thrilling win over Kolkata Knight Riders, while RR continued their poor form with a close defeat against Punjab Kings.
First-ever meeting at this venue in IPL history
In recent meetings, the Rajasthan Royals have overpowered CSK, winning four of the last five games.
1. Ayush Mhatre, 2. Devon Conway (WK), 3. Urvil Patel (WK), 4. Ravindra Jadeja, 5. Dewald Brevis, 6. Shivam Dube, 7. MS Dhoni (C & WK), 8. Anshul Kamboj, 9. Noor Ahmad, 10. Khaleel Ahmed, 11. Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Players: 1. Rahul Tripathi, 2. Nathan Ellis, 3. Kamlesh Nagarkoti, 4. Shaik Rasheed, 5. Vijay Shankar, 6. Jamie Overton
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 3. Sanju Samson (C & WK), 4. Riyan Parag, 5. Dhruv Jurel (WK), 6. Shimron Hetmyer, 7. Lhuan-dre Pretorius / Wanindu Hasaranga, 8. Kwena Maphaka, 9. Tushar Deshpande, 10. Fazalhaq Farooqi, 11. Akash Madhwal
Impact Players: 1. Shubham Dubey, 2. Nandre Burger, 3. Kumar Kartikeya, 4. Kunal Singh Rathore, 5. Ashok Sharma, 6. Yudhvir Singh Charak
Considering player matchups, recent performance, and Delhi's conditions:
Rajasthan holds a psychological edge with recent dominance over CSK and slightly better performances with the bat. However, CSK’s strong bowling unit, led by Noor Ahmad and Pathirana, could turn the tide on a slower Delhi surface.
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With playoff hopes dashed, both CSK and RR will look to finish IPL 2025 on a positive note. Chennai may back youth like Brevis and Urvil Patel, while Rajasthan will continue to rely on their power-packed top order. A high-scoring thriller could be on the cards at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
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