Match 11: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Date & Time: Sunday, March 30, 2025 – 7:30 PM IST
Live Telecast: Sports18, Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioCinema, JioHotstar
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Match Preview:
Rajasthan Royals (RR) are yet to open their account in IPL 2025 after suffering back-to-back defeats against SRH and KKR. Riyan Parag is leading the side as Sanju Samson continues to play only as an impact player due to a finger injury.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), on the other hand, have one win and one loss from two matches. They began their campaign with a clinical win over MI but were outplayed by RCB in their last outing.
CSK has a strong spin attack, led by Noor Ahmad—currently the Purple Cap holder with 7 wickets in 2 matches. RR, struggling in the bowling department after releasing Chahal, Boult, and Ashwin, are desperate for a turnaround on their home ground in Guwahati.
Head-to-Head Record:
| Matches Played | RR Wins | CSK Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | 13 | 16 |
Know More:- RR vs CSK Head to Head
Weather & Pitch Report:
- Weather: Clear skies, around 31°C, humidity ~36%
- Pitch Behavior: Batting-friendly with slight grip for spinners
- Dew Factor: Expected in the second innings
- Avg 1st Innings Score: 173
- Chasing Record: Win % – 43%
Teams winning the toss may opt to bowl first.
RR vs CSK Predicted Playing XIs:
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (Impact), Riyan Parag (C), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
Impact Sub: Shubham Dubey
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Sub: Shivam Dube
Top Fantasy Player Picks
| Player | Role | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra (CSK) | Batter | 106 runs in 2 matches | Aggressive opener, form player |
| Noor Ahmad (CSK) | Bowler | 7 wickets in 2 matches | Purple Cap leader |
| Sanju Samson (RR) | WK-Batter | 66(37) vs SRH | Key RR batter, playing as Impact |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) | Batter | Consistent top-order scorer | Key vs CSK pacers |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) | Batter | 53 in first game | Leading CSK with intent |
| Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) | All-rounder | Economical, handy with bat | Middle-order stabilizer |
| Riyan Parag (RR) | All-rounder | 25 runs in last game | Also bowling 2-3 overs |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (RR) | All-rounder | 1 wicket vs KKR | Risky but impactful on turning pitch |
Know More:- RR vs CSK, 11th Match Pitch Report
Dream11 Fantasy Teams
Team 1 – Head-to-Head / Small Leagues
- Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel
- Batters: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Riyan Parag, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers: Noor Ahmad (C), Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed
Vice-Captain: Sanju Samson
Team 2 – Grand Leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Dhruv Jurel
- Batters: Rachin Ravindra (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal
- All-rounders: Jadeja, Hasaranga, Riyan Parag
- Bowlers: Noor Ahmad (VC), Pathirana, Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| League Type | Captain | Vice-Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Small Leagues | Noor Ahmad | Sanju Samson |
| Grand Leagues | Rachin Ravindra | Yashasvi Jaiswal / Matheesha Pathirana |
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Injury Updates:
- No fresh injury concerns for either side.
- Sanju Samson continues to play as Impact Player only (not keeping).
Match Prediction:
CSK’s depth in bowling—especially spin—could be the deciding factor on a dry Guwahati track. Rajasthan’s middle order is under pressure. If RR bowls first and Samson fires, they may have a chance. But overall, CSK looks favorite
