Date: May 12, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
The 63rd game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is set for May 12, 2025, Bitween the CSK vs RR. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. In a hotly contested encounter earlier in the season, on March 30, 2025, RR defeated CSK by a slim margin of 6 runs. Both sides have participated in a number of games as of April 3, 2025, with differing outcomes. Please visit the official IPL website or trustworthy sports news sources for the most up-to-date standings and team performances prior to the May 12 match. The official IPL ticketing partners or the websites of the respective teams are the places to buy tickets for the May 12, 2025, CSK vs. RR match. Since tickets for games at the MA Chidambaram Stadium are frequently in high demand, it is best to make reservations in advance. Please be aware that match scheduling can alter at any time. To make sure you have the most current and accurate information, it is advised that you confirm the specifics with official sources closer to the match day.
CSK vs RR: A Look Back at Their 2024 IPL Showdowns
During the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) most recently faced off on March 30, 2025. RR won by six runs in this hotly contested game played in Guwahati. RR posted a total of 182/9 in their 20 overs, with notable contributions from Nitish Rana, who scored 81 off 36 balls, and Riyan Parag, who added 37 off 28 balls. In response, CSK managed 176/6 in their 20 overs, with Ruturaj Gaikwad scoring 63 off 44 balls and Ravindra Jadeja contributing 32 off 22 balls. Nitish Rana was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
Before this, on May 12, 2024, CSK and RR played each other in the IPL 2024 season. CSK won by five wickets in that game, which was played at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. RR scored 141/5 in their 20 overs, falling short of their target of 142. RR’s best scorer, Riyan Parag, amassed an undefeated 47 off 35 balls. CSK reached 145/5 after chasing down the mark in 18.2 overs. Rachin Ravindra added 27 off 18 balls, while Ruturaj Gaikwad led the chase with an undefeated 42 from 41 balls. Simarjeet Singh’s bowling stats of 3/26 in 4 overs earned him the Player of the Match award.
Given that both teams have won their home games, these recent games demonstrate how competitive CSK and RR’s meetings are.
CSK vs RR: Full Team Squads for IPL 2025 Clash
CSK: The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have put together a formidable team with a well-rounded combination of bowlers, all-rounders, wicketkeepers, and batsmen. With Rahul Tripathi, Andre Siddarth, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Rachin Ravindra, and Shaik Rasheed in a strong batting lineup, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad leads the team. The famous MS Dhoni, Devon Conway, and Vansh Bedi will all split wicketkeeping duties.
Jamie Overton, Sam Curran, Shreyas Gopal, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Vijay Shankar are among the talented players in the all-rounder department that offer versatility to the team. Matheesha Pathirana, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Gurjapneet Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Choudhary, and Noor Ahmad make up the bowling assault, which is similarly strong. With a squad that is so well-rounded, CSK appears ready for a successful season.
RR: Under the leadership of captain and wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) have assembled a formidable team for the 2025 Indian Premier League. Talented players such Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Nitish Rana, and Yashasvi Jaiswal are in the batting lineup. The wicketkeeping unit gains depth from the addition of Dhruv Jurel and Kunal Rathore.
Dynamic players like Wanindu Hasaranga, Ashok Sharma, and Riyan Parag, who are versatile bowlers and batsmen, are among RR’s all-rounders. Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Akash Madhwal, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Maheesh Theekshana, and Kwena Maphaka provide a potent pace and spin combination, making the bowling assault a tough one. With a roster that is well-rounded, RR is expected to be a formidable opponent in the 2025 IPL.
