Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 62nd match of IPL 2025. The game will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi and will begin at 7:30 PM. Both teams sit at the bottom of the points table. Therefore, this match offers them a final chance to end their season on a positive note.
RR's Season Marred by Flaws
Rajasthan Royals faced many problems throughout the season. They struggled while chasing, failed with the ball, and had poor team structure. Initially, the team believed they could fix these issues. However, their weak auction left them without strong middle-order players or quality bowlers.
As a result, they never had the depth to compete with top teams. Now, they will play their final game of the season on Tuesday. They hope to leave Delhi with at least one final win.
CSK Faced Similar Struggles
Meanwhile, CSK’s situation was no better. Four of their overseas players didn’t return at all. Even so, those who did return played the last match just before the tournament was paused.
Despite the problems, CSK still found some positives. Young talents like Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi impressed fans. Consequently, these players offered a glimpse of what the future might hold.
CSK May Shift Its Long-Standing Strategy
Over the years, CSK focused on experienced players. Although that worked in the past, the team failed to reach the playoffs in four of the last six seasons. This time, though, the team seemed more flexible. They made some mid-season signings.
Thus, these changes may signal a new approach from the management. Even though they won’t play their final game at Chepauk, this match is still special. After more than two years, MS Dhoni will return to Delhi. Therefore, Delhi fans are eager to see him, possibly for one last time.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium will likely be slow. Moreover, it may help spinners due to dry patches and some grass. Even so, the surface has supported high scores. The average first-innings total in the last 10 games was 216.
Therefore, batters will have a chance to score freely early on. Later in the match, dew may play a big role. So, captains might prefer to bowl first. In fact, during the previous match here, batters dominated and bowlers had little control.
Weather Report
According to AccuWeather, the match will start at 37°C and cool down to 33°C by the end. Humidity levels will range from 36% to 50%. Luckily, there is almost no chance of rain. Hence, weather conditions will favor an uninterrupted match.
Probable Playing XI's
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Devon Conway, Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Anshul Kamboj,
Impact Sub: R. Ashwin
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Lhuan-dre Pretorius/Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kwena Maphaka, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Impact Sub: Shubham Dubey