Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Prediction – 11th T20 IPL, Dream11 Prediction, Betting Tips, Playing XI, Pitch & Weather Report

The Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals prediction sets up an intriguing battle between two teams seeking redemption after recent losses. CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will aim to bounce back from a heavy defeat against RCB, while RR, winless in two games, desperately needs a turnaround. With the match at Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium—a high-scoring venue—expect a thrilling contest between CSK’s experience and RR’s struggling firepower.

Match Details

Category	Details
Match	CSK vs RR, Match 11, IPL 2025
Date & Time	March 30, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
Venue	Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Broadcast	Star Sports Network (TV), JioCinema/Disney+ Hotstar (Streaming)

Team Previews

Rajasthan Royals Preview

Rajasthan Royals are heading into their third game under immense pressure after suffering back-to-back heavy defeats. Their most recent loss was an 8-wicket thrashing by Kolkata Knight Riders. The team, led by Riyan Parag, needs to find form quickly, especially in the bowling department.

Batting Concerns and Key Players

RR’s batting lineup has been inconsistent, and no player has managed a big score so far. Against KKR, they posted just 151 runs, which was never going to be enough.

• Sanju Samson & Yashasvi Jaiswal – The opening duo needs to fire after back-to-back failures. A good start is crucial for Rajasthan’s chances.
• Riyan Parag (Captain) – The young skipper has looked decent but needs to convert his starts into match-winning knocks.
• Shimron Hetmyer – The explosive West Indian batter hasn’t played to his potential. He needs to step up in the middle overs.
• Nitish Rana & Dhruv Jurel (WK) – Both can stabilize the innings, but Rajasthan needs them to accelerate the scoring rate.
• Wanindu Hasaranga & Shubham Dubey – These two provide finishing ability, but they haven’t had enough impact yet.

Bowling Struggles & Areas to Improve

RR’s bowling has been a major concern, as they failed to defend 152 against KKR. Their bowlers need to improve significantly against CSK’s powerful batting lineup.

• Fazalhaq Farooqi (Replaces Jofra Archer) – The Afghan pacer is expected to lead the pace attack and must provide early breakthroughs.
• Maheesh Theekshana – The Sri Lankan mystery spinner is an asset in the powerplay but needs to be more effective.
• Wanindu Hasaranga – The experienced leg-spinner is expected to play a key role in the middle overs. However, he was expensive against KKR.
• Sandeep Sharma & Tushar Deshpande – Both pacers need to improve their line and length, as they leaked runs in the previous match.
• Nitish Rana & Riyan Parag (Part-Time Bowlers) – Rajasthan might use them as extra bowling options to keep things tight.

Key Factors for Rajasthan Royals

✅ Top-order performance – Samson and Jaiswal must set the tone early.
✅ Bowling discipline – The bowlers need to execute better plans to contain CSK’s batters.
✅ Middle-order impact – Hetmyer, Parag, and Jurel must play responsible knocks.

Chennai Super Kings Preview

Chennai Super Kings suffered an unexpected 50-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their previous match. The five-time champions, known for their resilience, had a rare off-day with both bat and ball. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad will be eager to turn things around quickly, especially with the struggling Rajasthan Royals as their next opponents.

Batting Strengths and Key Players

CSK boasts one of the strongest batting lineups in IPL 2025. However, their batters failed to fire in the last match, managing just 146 runs while chasing 197.

• Rachin Ravindra – The New Zealand star was CSK’s top scorer in the last game with 41 off 31 balls. His aggressive batting in the powerplay will be crucial against Rajasthan’s struggling bowling attack.
• Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) – The skipper is one of the most consistent batters in the IPL. He needs to lead from the front and anchor the innings.
• Rahul Tripathi & Deepak Hooda – Both middle-order batters need to step up after their failures in the last match.
• MS Dhoni – The legendary wicketkeeper-batter showed glimpses of his old finishing ability, scoring 30 off 16 balls. CSK fans will be hoping for another vintage Dhoni knock.
• Shivam Dube & Ravindra Jadeja – These two all-rounders provide depth to CSK’s batting. If they get going, they can add quick runs at the back end.

Bowling Department and Challenges

CSK’s bowling attack struggled in the previous game, conceding 196 runs. They will need a much-improved performance to contain Rajasthan’s batters.

• Noor Ahmad (3 wickets for 36 runs) – The Afghan left-arm spinner was CSK’s best bowler in the last match. He will be crucial against Rajasthan’s middle order.
• Matheesha Pathirana (2 wickets for 36 runs) – The Sri Lankan speedster has a deadly yorker and will be key in the death overs.
• Khaleel Ahmed & Ravichandran Ashwin – Both picked up a wicket each in the last game, but they need to be more economical.
• Sam Curran & Ravindra Jadeja – The experienced all-rounders had an off-day with the ball and will be looking to make an impact in this match.

Key Factors for Chennai Super Kings

✅ Top-order stability – Gaikwad, Ravindra, and Tripathi must build a solid foundation.
✅ Finishers stepping up – Dhoni, Jadeja, and Dube can add the firepower in the final overs.
✅ Bowling improvements – Pathirana and Noor Ahmad need support from the others.

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CSK vs RR Squad

Rajasthan Royals Squad: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Chennai Super Kings Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed, Shreyas Gopal, Devon Conway, Mukesh Choudhary, Anshul Kamboj, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Andre Siddarth C, Vansh Bedi

Probable Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals	Chennai Super Kings
Yashasvi Jaiswal	Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
Sanju Samson	Rachin Ravindra
Riyan Parag (c)	Rahul Tripathi
Nitish Rana	Deepak Hooda
Shimron Hetmyer	Sam Curran
Dhruv Jurel (wk)	Shivam Dube
Wanindu Hasaranga	Ravindra Jadeja
Fazalhaq Farooqi	MS Dhoni (wk)
Maheesh Theekshana	Ravichandran Ashwin
Tushar Deshpande	Matheesha Pathirana
Sandeep Sharma	Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Shubham Dubey	Impact Player: Noor Ahmad

Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Today’s Dream11/Fantasy Prediction

Category	Players
Wicketkeepers	Sanju Samson (RR), MS Dhoni (CSK)
Batters	Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK), Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR), Shivam Dube (CSK)
All-rounders	Sam Curran (CSK), Wanindu Hasaranga (RR), Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)
Bowlers	Matheesha Pathirana (CSK), Maheesh Theekshana (RR), Khaleel Ahmed (CSK)

Captain/Vice-Captain Picks:

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) – Consistent run-scorer.
2. Shivam Dube (CSK) – Destructive vs spin.

Players to Avoid:

• Tushar Deshpande (RR) – Expensive in death overs.
• Rahul Tripathi (CSK) – Struggling for form.

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Favourite Team

Chennai Super Kings (60% win chance) due to superior batting depth, experienced bowling, and RR’s poor form. CSK’s middle order (Dube, Jadeja, Dhoni) can exploit RR’s weak death bowling.

T20 History

Chennai Super Kings

Matches	Won	Lost	NR	Win %
265	153	108	4	58.1%

Rajasthan Royals

Matches	Won	Lost	NR	Win %
232	118	108	6	50.8%

Head-to-Head Stats

Matches	CSK Won	RR Won	NR
30	16	14	0

Also Check: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Head to Head in IPL – Records, Team & Players Stats

CSK vs RR Pitch Report – Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

The pitch at Barsapara Cricket Stadium is batting-friendly, with short boundaries aiding stroke-making. Fast bowlers get some assistance early on, but as the game progresses, spinners can play a crucial role. A score of 180+ is considered competitive at this venue.

Ground Records and Statistics – Statistical Overview – Barsapara Cricket Stadium 

City	Guwahati
Country	India
Matches Played	5
Matches Won Batting First	2 (40.00%)
Matches Won Batting Second	2 (40.00%)
Matches Won Winning Toss	1 (20.00%)
Matches Won Losing Toss	3 (60.00%)
Matches with No Result	1 (20.00%)
Highest Individual Innings	97*	Q de Kock (Kolkata Knight Riders)	26/03/2025 v Rajasthan Royals
Best Bowling	4/30	N Ellis (Punjab Kings)	05/04/2023 v Rajasthan Royals
Highest Team Innings	199/4 (Rajasthan Royals)		08/04/2023 v Delhi Capitals
Average Runs per Wicket	27.00
Average Runs per Over	8.46
Average Score Batting First	138.20

CSK vs RR – Weather Report & Match Impact | Sunday, 30 March 2025

The high-voltage clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Assam, is set to be affected by fluctuating weather conditions. With the match scheduled for 7:30 PM IST, players and fans must be prepared for cloudy skies, light rain spells, and humid conditions.

At the start of the match, the temperature is expected to be around 26°C, dropping slightly to 25°C as the game progresses. Winds will blow at 1-2 m/s from the south, providing a gentle breeze across the stadium. The humidity levels will be high, and there’s a slight chance of light rain showers before and during the match. However, major interruptions are unlikely.

Match Impact & Playing Conditions

1️⃣ Dew Factor: Significant – Assam’s humid conditions will lead to dew buildup in the second innings, favoring teams batting second. Bowlers, especially spinners, might struggle to grip the ball.

2️⃣ Pitch Behavior – The Barsapara pitch is generally batting-friendly, but early moisture due to light rain can offer some movement for pacers.

3️⃣ Bowling Considerations – Seamers will be effective in the first few overs, while spinners may find it difficult if dew settles in.

4️⃣ Toss Strategy – Given the likelihood of dew in the second innings, teams might prefer to chase. A total of 170+ could be competitive on this surface.

Despite partly cloudy skies and passing rain showers, the match is expected to be played in full, setting the stage for an exciting battle between these two IPL powerhouses!

Broadcast Details

• TV: Star Sports Network
• Live Streaming: JioCinema

CSK vs RR Score Prediction

• If Chennai Super Kings Bat First: 178+
• If Rajasthan Royals Bat First: 158+

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CSK vs RR Toss Prediction

Winner: Rajasthan Royals
Teams might prefer chasing due to dew later in the game.

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

Betting Tips for CSK vs RR IPL 2025 Match

The Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals clash presents an intriguing betting opportunity, with CSK holding a clear edge based on current form and historical dominance. For bettors looking to maximize returns, here are the key insights and strategic wagers to consider for this encounter at Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium.

Match Winner Market favors Chennai Super Kings, given their 60% win probability against RR’s struggling lineup. CSK’s superior batting depth, featuring Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and MS Dhoni, coupled with a disciplined bowling attack led by Matheesha Pathirana and Ravindra Jadeja, makes them the safer bet. RR, winless in two games, has shown vulnerabilities in both batting collapses (Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal underperforming) and bowling (Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sandeep Sharma leaking runs). Unless RR’s top order fires unexpectedly, backing CSK at odds above 1.75 offers solid value.

For top batsman markets, Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) stands out as the prime pick. With an average of 42 in IPL 2024 and a knack for anchoring innings, he’s likely to capitalize on RR’s weak new-ball attack. Alternatively, Shivam Dube (CSK) is a high-risk, high-reward option—his explosive hitting against spin (strike rate 160+ vs RR in 2024) makes him a threat in middle overs. From RR, Riyan Parag is the only reliable choice, given his recent form and responsibility in a fragile lineup.

In the bowling department, Matheesha Pathirana (CSK) is the top pick for top wicket-taker. His lethal yorkers and death-over prowess (4 wickets this season) make him a constant threat. For RR, Wanindu Hasaranga must step up—if the pitch offers slight turn, his variations could trouble CSK’s middle order.

The total runs market suggests a 180+ score if CSK bats first, given their power-hitters and RR’s inconsistent bowling. For RR, anything above 160 seems challenging unless Samson or Jaiswal play a blinder. A live betting strategy involves monitoring the powerplay—if CSK loses early wickets, RR’s odds may improve temporarily, offering a hedging opportunity. Conversely, if CSK dominates the first 10 overs, increasing stakes on them to win by 20+ runs or with 10+ balls remaining is wise.

Toss impact is moderate—teams prefer chasing here (60% success rate), but CSK’s bowling can defend totals. If RR wins the toss and bowls first, consider CSK to score over 175.5 runs. Avoid betting on RR’s fragile top order (Jaiswal, Samson) unless odds are exceptionally favorable. Final verdict: CSK’s balanced squad and RR’s struggles tilt this heavily in Chennai’s favor—smart money is on CSK to win, with Gaikwad or Dube as top batter.

FAQ – CSK vs RR 11th IPL T20

Match Summary

Chennai Super Kings take on Rajasthan Royals in a crucial IPL 2025 encounter. CSK, despite their recent loss, have a balanced squad with strong batting and experienced bowlers. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, are struggling and need a complete team performance to stay competitive. The pitch favors batting, and a high-scoring contest is expected. CSK holds the advantage based on form and squad strength, making them favorites to win this clash.

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