Date: March 30, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: ACA Stadium, Guwahati
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the 11th game of the IPL 2025 would pit the RR vs CSK. The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati will host the game, which is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams are playing their second game of the season in this much awaited matchup. In their most recent match, CSK defeated the Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets on March 23, 2025. After losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 44 runs in their debut match, RR will be keen to recover. This season, one of the Rajasthan Royals’ home venues is Barsapara Cricket Stadium, also called Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium. Fans of cricket can watch the action live on Disney+ Hotstar or the Star Sports Network. The game promises to be a fierce and thrilling contest as both clubs look to improve their standing in the competition.
A Look Back at the Previous Clashes Between RR and CSK:
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have played 29 games against one another since the league’s founding in 2008. As of May 12, 2024, RR has won 13 meetings against CSK, which leads the head-to-head competition with 16 victories. The 2008 season saw one of the two clubs’ most memorable matches, with RR defeating CSK in all three encounters, including a decisive eight-wicket victory fuelled by Sohail Tanvir’s outstanding bowling stats of 6/14. Despite RR’s heroic efforts, CSK scored 246/5, their best total against RR in the 2010 season, and won by 23 runs. The greatest individual score in their meetings is still Murali Vijay’s incredible 127-run innings in that game. More recently, from 2021 to 2023, RR defeated CSK several times in a row, enjoying a dominant run. On May 12, 2024, however, CSK ended the run with a victory at MA Chidambaram Stadium by five wickets. Important players have made an impression during their rivalry, like as Shane Watson, who scored 711 runs against CSK while playing for RR, and Suresh Raina, who was a crucial member of CSK and scored 659 runs against RR. Ravindra Jadeja, who played for RR and took 20 wickets against CSK, has also contributed significantly for both teams. The RR-CSK rivalry remains one of the most compelling IPL matchups due to its history of close games and exceptional individual performances.
RR Captain Sanju Samson’s Standout Performance in IPL 2024:
Leading the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Sanju Samson put on his best performance to date. He achieved his highest run total in a single season with 531 runs at an average of 48.27 and a strike rate of 153.47 over 16 games. RR made it to the playoffs thanks in large part to his reliable batting. Samson recorded five half-centuries during the season, including a high score of 86. Notably, he scored 74 (2020), 119 (2021), 55 (2022), 55 (2023), and 82* (2024) in the first game of five straight seasons with RR, making him the only player to score more than fifty runs. In addition to surpassing 4,000 runs for RR, his outstanding play cemented his status as the team’s all-time top run scorer. Samson’s outstanding 2024 campaign also secured him a place in India’s side for the Caribbean and USA T20 World Cups.
CSK and RR Team Squads for IPL 2025:
RR: The captain of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) team for the 2025 Indian Premier League is Riyan Parag, a top-order batsman with a reputation for aggression. He is backed up by a potent bowling group that includes Ashok Sharma and Jofra Archer, who are both fast bowlers, Tushar Deshpande, and Fazalhaq Farooqi. Additionally, the club has all-round players like Nitish Rana and Wanindu Hasaranga, who offer balance in both bowling and batting. While captain Sanju Samson, wicketkeeper-batters Dhruv Jurel, and Kunal Singh Rathore provide depth to the batting squad, Shimron Hetmyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal fortify the top order. Maheesh Theekshana and Kumar Kartikeya handle the spin bowling duties, while Yudhvir Singh, Kwena Maphaka, and Akash Madhwal support the pace attack. To compete at the top level, RR has put together a well-rounded roster that combines youthful talent with experience.
CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, the captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), is a skilled batter. Khaleel Ahmed, Nathan Ellis, and seasoned bowling all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin are the team’s bowling attack’s mainstays. C Ramakrishna Ghosh and Andre Siddarth give the team more strength. Devon Conway and MS Dhoni, who still plays as a wicketkeeper-batter and a vital leader, support the batting order. All-rounders Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, and Sam Curran, who each contribute with the bat and the ball, stand by them. Additional alternatives are offered by young players like Shaik Rasheed and Vansh Bedi. Matheesha Pathirana, Mukesh Choudhary, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Noor Ahmad, and Jamie Overton complete CSK’s bowling squad. Rahul Tripathi strengthens the top order, while the team also features talented all-rounders like Vijay Shankar and Rachin Ravindra. With a balanced mix of seasoned players and emerging talent, CSK remains a strong contender for the title.
CSK vs RR: A Thrilling Battle for IPL 2025 Supremacy
Both sides will try to show off their skills and earn a significant IPL 2025 victory as the eagerly awaited match between CSK and RR draws near. Fans can anticipate a fierce struggle full of exciting moments thanks to a well-balanced combination of fresh talent and seasoned professionals. This game seems to be a thrilling duel that could influence the tournament’s rankings, whether it is due to RR’s aggressive approach or CSK’s tactical mastery. Watch this space for a thrilling battle!
