Rajasthan Royals Eye First Win Against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025
As IPL 2025 gains momentum, Rajasthan Royals (RR) are under pressure to turn their fortunes around when they face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 11 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on Sunday, March 30, at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams are seeking redemption after stumbling in their recent outings.
RR Struggle to Get Off the Mark
Rajasthan Royals have had a rough start, sitting at the bottom of the table after two consecutive defeats. Their latest setback came against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where they posted a below-par 155 runs, only to lose by eight wickets. Captain Sanju Samson and his team are desperate to break the losing streak and secure their first points of the season.
CSK Look to Bounce Back
Chennai Super Kings started their campaign on a high note with a win over Mumbai Indians but suffered a heavy 50-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their last match. Despite Noor Ahmad’s three-wicket haul, the team failed to maintain momentum, raising concerns about their batting depth.
Possible Team Changes & Predicted XIs
RR may stick with their existing squad, but there are talks of Sanju Samson stepping back from wicketkeeping and captaincy duties, playing solely as an impact player.
RR Predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
CSK could tweak their batting lineup, with Vijay Shankar potentially replacing Deepak Hooda, who has struggled for form.
CSK Predicted XI: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed
Head-to-Head & Match Insights
Head-to-Head Record: CSK lead with 16 wins in 29 encounters against RR.
Weather: Clear skies with temperatures around 31°C and humidity at 36%.
Pitch Report: The Barsapara track is expected to be two-paced, favoring spinners as the game progresses. Dew could play a role, making chasing a preferred option.
Where to Watch RR vs CSK Live?
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network, Sports18
Live Streaming: JioCinema & Hotstar
With both teams having much to prove, this match promises to be a high-stakes thriller. Will Rajasthan Royals finally register their first win, or will Chennai Super Kings reassert their dominance? Stay tuned for live action and updates as IPL 2025 unfolds.
