Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings are set to lock horns at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati in match No. 11 of the IPL 2025 on Sunday, March 30.
Royals haven’t had the kind of start they were looking for as they lost both their opening games to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders, respectively. Riyan Parag is leading the side for the first three games as regular skipper Sanju Samson is recovering from his finger injury and playing solely as a batter (impact player).
In their first game against SRH, the side had a disappointing outing with the ball as the opposition side posted a gigantic total of 286/6. However, Samson and Dhruv Jurel gave the side some moments of hope, but they fell short of the target by 44 runs. After being asked to bat first in their following game against the defending champions, Parag & Co. managed to score just 151 runs in their allotted 20 overs. In reply, KKR chased down the target with relative ease, courtesy of a match-winning knock by Quinton de Kock.
RR vs CSK Match Details
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 11, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Date & Time | Sunday, March 30, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website) |
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati has seen an 8.57 run rate across the IPL matches it has hosted. However, the surface is slightly dry with minimal grass cover, meaning spin will play a crucial role, especially in the middle overs. While teams have crossed the 200-run mark, here and another one is expected on the cards. Fast bowlers won’t get much seam movement, but spinners could extract some turn. The batters will enjoy the wicket as they will be able to play their shots freely.
Top Player Picks for RR vs CHE Dream11 Prediction
Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR):
- Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the innings and is a consistent player. He can score big.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal has 147 runs at an average of 16.33 and a strike rate of 128.94 in nine innings in Guwahati. He also has a fifty here.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal has done well against most CSK bowlers. He should enjoy playing against them.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal’s last five scores: 29, 1, 10, 30, & 40.
Tushar Deshpande (CSK):
- Tushar Deshpande is a genuine wicket-taker. He will bowl in different phases, increasing his probability of taking wickets.
- Tushar Deshpande has 8 wickets at an average of 14.87 and a strike rate of 12.75 in five innings in Guwahati.
- Tushar Deshpande vs RHBs in IPL since 2024: 12 wickets, 24.83 average, & 9.12 economy rate. Tushar Deshpande vs LHBs in IPL since 2024: 8 wickets, 22.12 average, & 8.70 economy rate.
- Tushar Deshpande’s previous five scores: 0/7, 3/44, 1/25, 1/30, & 1/49.
Rachin Ravindra (CHE):
- Rachin Ravindra has shown good form in the first two matches. He will look to score big again.
- Rachin Ravindra has done well against most RR bowlers. He should enjoy playing against them.
- Rachin Ravindra’s last five scores: 41, 65*, 48, 69, & 1.
Noor Ahmad (CHE):
- Noor Ahmad has been unplayable in the first two games. He will get ample assistance off the deck in Guwahati.
- Noor Ahmad vs RHBs in IPL since 2024: 10 wickets, 25.30 average, & 7.82 economy rate. Noor Ahmad vs LHBs in IPL since 2024: 5 wickets, 18.20 average, & 8.67 economy rate.
- Noor Ahmad’s previous five figures: 3/36, 4/18, 3/25, 0/25, & 1/28.
Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for RR vs CHE Dream11 Prediction
Sanju Samson (RR):
- Sanju Samson is a popular captaincy option for this game. He will open the innings and has shown good form.
- Sanju Samson has 73 runs at a strike rate of 132.72 in five innings in Guwahati.
- Sanju Samson vs Ravindra Jadeja in T20s: 83 runs, 64 balls, 27.66 average, 129.68 SR, & 3 dismissals.
- Sanju Samson vs Sam Curran in T20s: 21 runs, 16 balls, 10.50 average, 131.25 SR, & 2 dismissals.
- Sanju Samson’s last five scores: 33, 66, 16, 1, & 3.
Riyan Parag (RR):
- Riyan Parag is a popular captaincy option for this game. He will contribute with both bat and ball.
- Riyan Parag has 100 runs at an average of 25 and a strike rate of 138.88 in four innings in Guwahati.
- Riyan Parag has done well against most CSK bowlers. He should enjoy playing against them.
- Riyan Parag’s previous five scores: 25, 4, 34, 15, & 26.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (CHE):
- Ruturaj Gaikwad is the best CSK batter. He has been in decent touch.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 123 runs in his only innings in Guwahati.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad has done well against most RR batters. He should enjoy playing against them.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad’s last five scores: 0, 53, 97, 2*, & 4.
RR vs CHE Player to Avoid
MS Dhoni (CHE):
- MS Dhoni bats so low in the batting order. He won’t get enough balls to face.
- MS Dhoni might not be as effective. He can be avoided for this game.
Grand League Team for RR vs CHE Dream11 Prediction
Small League Team for RR vs CHE Dream11 Prediction
RR vs CSK Predicted Playing 11
Rajasthan Royals:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
Impact Player: Shubham Dubey
Chennai Super Kings:
Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Shivam Dube