The 11th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 pits Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an exciting clash scheduled for Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 11:00 PM. The venue is the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, a ground known for favoring batsmen. With RR desperate to secure their first win of the season and CSK looking to solidify their position in the points table, this encounter promises to be a thrilling battle between two competitive sides.
Match Info
- Match: RR vs CSK, 11th Match, Indian Premier League 2025
- DatSRHe:Sunday, March 30, 2025
- Time:11:00 PM
- Venue:Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- WIN PROBABILITY: RR47% CSK57%
Current Standings in IPL 2025
The points table reflects the early struggles and successes of the teams after just a few matches:
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +2.266 |
| LSG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.963 |
| PBKS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.550 |
| DC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.371 |
| SRH | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.128 |
| KKR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.308 |
| CSK | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.013 |
| MI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.493 |
| GT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.550 |
| RR | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.882 |
RR finds themselves at the bottom of the table with zero points after losses to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). CSK, with one win against Mumbai Indians (MI) and a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), sits mid-table with two points.
Recent Performance:
RR: NR W L L L
- March 26, 2025, 6th Match, RR vs KKR
KKR won by 8 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) - March 23, 2025, 2nd Match, RR vs SRH
SRH won by 44 runs - May 24, 2024, Qualifier 2, RR vs SRH
SRH won by 36 runs - May 22, 2024, Eliminator, RR vs RCB
RR won by 4 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) - May 19, 2024, 70th Match, RR vs KKR
No result (abandoned with a toss)
RR’s form has been shaky, with only one win in their last five outings, though it came in a high-stakes Eliminator match in IPL 2024. Their IPL 2025 campaign has started poorly with two consecutive defeats.
CSK: L W L W L
- March 28, 2025, 8th Match, CSK vs RCB
RCB won by 50 runs - March 23, 2025, 3rd Match, CSK vs MI
CSK won by 4 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) - May 18, 2024, 68th Match, CSK vs RCB
RCB won by 27 runs - May 12, 2024, 61st Match, CSK vs RR
CSK won by 5 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) - May 10, 2024, 59th Match, CSK vs GT
GT won by 35 runs
CSK’s recent record is mixed, showing resilience with two wins in their last five matches, including a victory over RR in their most recent head-to-head encounter in 2024.
Head to head Last 5 Matches
- CSK won by 5 wickets (with 10 balls remaining)
- RR won by 32 runs
- RR won by 3 runs
- RR won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
- RR won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
RR dominates the historical head-to-head with four wins in the last five meetings, though CSK claimed victory in their latest clash in IPL 2024, chasing down the target comfortably.
Rajasthan Royals Squad Playing:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Singh Rathore, Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Nitish Rana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ashok Sharma, Jofra Archer
Chennai Super Kings Squad Playing:
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Andre Siddarth C, Rahul Tripathi, Devon Conway, MS Dhoni, Vansh Bedi, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Vijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, Rachin Ravindra, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sam Curran, Matheesha Pathirana, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed
Match Prediction
This match shapes up as a tight contest with several factors at play:
- Strengths for RR:
- Home advantage at Guwahati, bolstered by crowd support and familiarity with conditions.
- A strong batting lineup suited to the batting-friendly pitch.
- A historical edge in head-to-head encounters (4-1 in the last five).
- Urgency to secure their first points of IPL 2025.
- Strengths for CSK:
- A higher win probability (57% vs RR’s 47%) and a better start to the season (2 points vs 0).
- Experience in pressure situations, led by seasoned players like Dhoni and Jadeja.
- Victory in their most recent meeting with RR.
- Venue Factors: The batting-friendly pitch and potential dew favor the team batting first. RR’s explosive batsmen, like Jaiswal and Samson, could capitalize if they set a total, while CSK’s chasing prowess, demonstrated in their last win over RR, remains a threat.
Despite CSK’s slight statistical edge, RR’s desperation for a turnaround, combined with home conditions and a potent batting unit, tilts the scales in their favor. Captain Riyan Parag’s local connection could inspire a spirited performance, and Archer’s return strengthens their bowling. However, CSK’s balanced squad and ability to handle crunch moments make them dangerous contenders.
Final Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win a closely fought encounter, leveraging their home advantage and batting firepower to outmuscle CSK’s experience.
This clash between RR and CSK is set to deliver high-octane cricket, with both teams eager to assert dominance in IPL 2025. Expect fireworks at Barsapara Stadium as the Royals aim to roar back into contention!
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