Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
Arun Jaitley
20.05.2025, 17:00
In game 62 of the Indian Premier League season, the Chennai Super Kings will play the Rajasthan Royals at Arun Jaitley. The two teams have struggled this season and occupy the bottom spots in the standings with the same points. Which team takes the advantage here? Let’s delve into the previews and offer predictions below.
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This match is expected to take place on the 20th of May 2025. The kickoff time will be 17:00pm.
- Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
- Date: Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 17:00pm (AEST)
- Stadium: Arun Jaitley
Weather and Pitch Report
The temperature is expected to be around 40 degrees Celsius. The temperature will slightly cool down too, and the overall conditions will remain a tad cloudy, with no rain or storm expected throughout the play.
The batters have enjoyed this pitch more, as the surface at Arun Jaitley Stadium has usually been excellent with shorter boundaries and a quick outfield. However, this season, it seems to be in favour of the spinners. Interestingly, since last season, the teams batting first have won matches at this venue. The average score at this venue is around 180.
Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals: Match Analysis
The Chennai Super Kings ended their winless run in their last league game before the league suspension and will now look to build on that win. Taking on the Kolkata Knight Riders, this team secured a 2-wicket win in a 179-183 match, which was still not enough to take them from the bottom of the standings. However, prior encounters saw the Chennai Super Kings lose to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Mumbai Indians. This season, Chennai Super Kings have only six points from a possible 24 with a -0.992 net run rate.
Rajasthan Royals have now played 13 matches this season and they have lost ten times. However, it is evidence of a clear decline in their level of play compared to last season, where they finished top three in the regular season and also made it to the semifinal final stage. With no possibility of postseason, this team will focus on finishing their season on a positive note, as they will also look to prepare ahead of next season. Last time out against Punjab Kings, this team lost by 10 runs in a 209-219 scoreline. This season, Rajasthan Royals’ victories have come against Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings. With six points, Rajasthan Royals sit 9th in the Indian Premier League standings with a -0.701 net run rate.
| Team | MP | Won | Lost |
| Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 13 | 3 | 10 |
Chennai Super Kings Form
Noor Ahmad has been amazing for the Chennai Super Kings this season. This season, he has been a constant wicket-taker with 20 from 12 matches, averaging 17.25 and an economy rate of 8.02. Ahead of this Tuesday’s fixture, Ravindra Jadeja is 5 wickets away from becoming the all-time highest wicket-taker for the Chennai Super Kings. Also, Ruturaj Gaikwad was brilliant in the first leg of this fixture. This season, he has scored 63 off 44 while chasing what was a good target on a tricky Guwahati surface.
Chennai Super Kings Expert Betting Tips
Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Devon Conway, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
| Teams | Position | Points |
| Chennai Super Kings | 10th | 6 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 9th | 6 |
Rajasthan Royals Form
Tushar Deshpande has been a fast bowler for the Rajasthan Royals with eight wickets from nine matches this year. In this game, Nitish Rana is definitely the best batter, scoring 81 off 36 to help Rajasthan get to a flying start and post a formidable total on the board.
Rajasthan Royals Expected Lineup
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kwena Maphaka, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi
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Who will win in Match - Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals?
Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have come up against each other a total of 31 times to date. The Chennai Super Kings won 16 of those encounters, while the Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious on the other 15 occasions.
Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Prediction
The Chennai Super Kings won their last game against the Kolkata Knight Riders but I am not convinced they can continue on that path in this game. Looking at how their season has been, the home team looks lost with no hopes and while at home, they will feel they can display some serious performances here as they now get close to the end of their season. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have shown they are not competitive either and losing three in a row shows zero possibility of turning the tables. Yet, considering how the past meetings of this fixture have ended, it is evident the Rajasthan Royals have the upper edge regardless of how the bookies have distributed the odds. Therefore, in a game where I expect a lot of solid offensive plays, a bet on runs and a win for the Rajasthan Royals are solid options.
Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win
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