The 62nd Match of IPL 2025 will witness two former champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) clash aggressively at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Tuesday, 20th May,2025.
While the playoffs are out of reach for both sides, pride and momentum are still up for grabs. CSK, currently 9th on the table, are looking to end a forgettable season on a high, whereas RR will aim to avoid finishing last.
Although this is a “dead rubber,” fans can expect high-octane performances from emerging stars and seasoned veterans looking to leave one final mark in IPL 2025.
Match Details
| Fixture: Match no. 62 – Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Date & Time: Tuesday,20th May 2025 |7:30 PM IST |
| Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Telecast & Streaming: Star Sports & Jiocinema |
Pitch & Conditions
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi typically favours batters early on, but the dry surface tends to grip in the second innings, assisting spinners. Dew is expected in the evening, which could shift the ball in the advantage toward the chasing side.
Toss Prediction: Bowl first
- Average 1st Innings Score (Last 10 matches): 216
- Pitch Type: Slower with occasional turn
- Key Factor: Dew may ease batting in second innings
Weather Report
- Conditions: Clear skies with light dew expected post-sunset
- Temperature: 33°C at start, dropping to 28°C
- Humidity: Around 50%, increasing as the evening progresses
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Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 30 |
| Won by CSK | 16 |
| Won by RR | 14 |
| Lost by CSK | 14 |
| Won by RR | 16 |
| CSK Highest Score | 246 |
| RR Highest Score | 223 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form & Points Table
Chennai Super Kings
| Matches:12 |
| Wins:3 |
| Losses:9 |
| NRR:-0.762 |
| Points:6 |
Rajasthan Royals
| Matches:13 |
| Wins:4 |
| Losses:9 |
| NRR:-0.445 |
| Points:8 |
Key Players to Watch (CSK)
- Ayush Mhatre: The young opener has impressed with his fearless stroke play, giving CSK some spark at the top.
- Dewald Brevis: A potential & Ravishing game-changer, Brevis has shown flashes of brilliance in his last games and will be key in the middle order.
- Matheesha Pathirana: With his unique slingy action, Pathirana can be a death-over menace on Delhi’s gripping surface.
Key Players to Watch (RR)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: RR’s standout batter with 523 runs this season at a blistering strike rate of 158.00. He’ll be vital if RR hopes to post a big total.
- Sanju Samson (C): RR’s captain, Sanju Samson has had a mixed season but could step up in this final game to lead from the front.
- Tushar Deshpande: RR’s most reliable pacer in recent games, especially effective in the powerplay and death overs.
X-Factor Battle: Jaiswal vs Pathirana – Aggression vs Precision
Jaiswal loves to take on the pacers early, while Pathirana’s slingy yorkers can derail any onslaught. This mini-battle could swing the match early on. If Pathirana dismisses Jaiswal early, CSK will gain a massive edge.
SWOT Analysis
Chennai Super Kings
- Strengths: Fresh energy from youngsters; powerful middle order
- Weaknesses: Lack of bowling depth and finishing strength
- Opportunities: A morale-boosting win ahead of next season
- Threats: Over-reliance on inexperienced players
Rajasthan Royals
- Strengths: Explosive opening pair; depth in spin
- Weaknesses: Inconsistent middle order; fragile death bowling
- Opportunities: Chance to test bench and groom future leaders
- Threats: If Jaiswal fails, rest of the batting has struggled to deliver
Probable Playing XIs (CSK)
- Ayush Mhatre
- Urvil Patel
- Devon Conway
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Dewald Brevis
- MS Dhoni (C & wk)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Anshul Kamboj
- Noor Ahmad
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Player: Shivam Dube
Probable Playing XIs (RR)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Sanju Samson (C & wk)
- Riyan Parag
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Dhruv Jurel
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Kwena Maphaka
- Tushar Deshpande
- Akash Madhwal
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Impact Player: Shubham Dubey
Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match?
On form and recent performance, Rajasthan Royals appear slightly better balanced, particularly with Jaiswal in sublime touch. CSK’s inconsistency, especially in bowling, could cost them dearly unless their young guns fire.
- Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win by 3-6 wickets
| In a Nutshell, Dark Horse: Ayush Mhatre – If he gets going, CSK could post a challenging total. |
- Predicted Winner: Rajasthan Royals
Written by RITESH SINGH
