Match 62
Indian Premier League (IPL)
May 20, 2025, 7:30 pm
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Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

CSK vs RR Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: IPL 2025, Match 62, May 20th

Published on: May 19, 2025 7:30 pm IST | Updated on: May 19, 2025 6:10 pm IST

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It’s a battle of the bottom-placed. Languishing at the bottom, Chennai Super Kings will take on the 9th-placed Rajasthan Royals at a neutral venue, i.e., the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both teams have nothing to lose, as they have been eliminated already from the tournament. This will be the final game for the Rajasthan Royals this season. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for IPL 2025 match 62, CSK vs RR.

Win Probability: CSK vs RR

Both Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have been out of the playoff race and will only play for pride. Chennai, placed 10th, would be looking to avoid a bottom finish, whereas Rajasthan, playing their last game of the season, will be looking to get a win to end their disappointing campaign. Not a tailor-made thriller, but for the fans, this game will offer them something to cheer. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the CSK vs RR IPL 2025 match.

CSK: 50% win chance
RR: 50% win chance

  • The Super Kings have played 12, won 3, and lost 9 so far in the competition.
  • With 6 points to their name, Chennai Super Kings are left with two more games, including this one. They will next face table-toppers Gujarat Titans on May 25.
  • Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, sit at the 9th spot with 3 wins and 10 losses from 13 fixtures.
  • This will be their final fixture of a disappointing Tata IPL 2025, and a win here will take them to the 8th spot.

Cricket Betting Tips for CSK vs RR- IPL 2025 Match 62

Ayush Mhatre to score Over 19.5

CSK's opening batter has looked good in the limited opportunities he has got so far. Having scored a well deserved 90 in the game against RCB, Mhatre has 163 runs to his name from just 5 innings. Expect him to do well on a batting-friendly wicket at Kotla.

Yashasvi Jaiswal to score Over 26.5

RR's opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in fabulous touch scoring fifties in almost every game he plays. With 5 fifties already this season, the southpaw is the leading run-getter of RR this season. Expect him to have a great game in Delhi.

Ravindra Jadeja to score Over 20.5

CSK all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been batting at no. 4 for the last 4-5 games. The left-hander has scored two fifties at the spot this season. Expect him to be among the runs in this game as well.

Sanju Samson to score Over 18.5

RR's skipper hasn't been at his best against CSK. The right-hander averages only 16 against this opponent, but we are backing him to come good as he can be a risky bet in this game.

CSK vs RR Today’s Match Prediction

Check out the IPL prediction for the CSK vs RR match.

Chennai Super Kings’ aspirations met with disaster in IPL 2025

The 5-time champions Chennai Super Kings endured a nightmare IPL 2025 campaign, crashing out of the tournament in shocking fashion. Once a powerhouse of consistency, CSK found themselves struggling with poor performances, injuries, and questionable auction decisions. Their batting lineup lacked firepower, failing to post competitive totals, while their bowling attack lacked the sting that once made them formidable.

The season started with promise but quickly unraveled as losses piled up. The return of MS Dhoni as captain after Ruturaj Gaikwad’s injury failed to inspire a turnaround, just like the 2022 season when Dhoni took over the reins from Ravindra Jadeja mid-season. CSK’s outdated strategies and over-reliance on experienced players backfired, leaving them at the bottom of the points table.

With only three wins in twelve matches, CSK became the first team eliminated from IPL 2025. Their struggles highlighted the need for a fresh approach, better squad planning, and a transition towards younger talent to reclaim their lost glory. Will they opt for transition and think beyond MS Dhoni in the next season? This remains interesting to see.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the only shining light in Rajasthan’s nightmarish IPL 2025 campaign

The Rajasthan Royals endured a disastrous IPL 2025 campaign, finishing near the bottom of the points table with just three wins in 13 matches. Their season was plagued by inconsistent performances, poor middle-order batting, and a bowling attack that failed to deliver under pressure. Despite promising starts in several matches, RR repeatedly faltered while chasing, losing eight matches while batting second. Their inability to close out games left fans frustrated, as they suffered multiple last-over heartbreaks.

However, amidst the wreckage, Vaibhav Suryavanshi emerged as the lone bright spot. The 14-year-old sensation showcased fearless batting, scoring 195 runs in six innings, including a record-breaking 35-ball century. His aggressive stroke play and ability to take on seasoned bowlers made him RR’s most exciting discovery. In a recent match against Punjab Kings, he smashed 40 off 15 balls, including two massive sixes off Arshdeep Singh, proving his immense potential.

While RR’s campaign ended in disappointment, Suryavanshi’s rise offers hope for the future. His talent and temperament suggest he could be a cornerstone for RR’s rebuilding phase, ensuring that their IPL 2025 season wasn’t entirely forgettable. Let’s go ahead with cricket tips.

CSK vs RR Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 30
CSK won:
16
RR won: 14
No Result: 0

Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings have collided 30 times in IPL history. CSK has a slight upper hand with 16 wins, whereas RR has won 14 times. Talking about their last 5 battles, RR has the supreme upper hand with 4 wins to 1 in the name of CSK. Even in the reverse fixture, RR won by 6 runs in Guwahati.

Team Analysis: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals

How will the two teams, i.e., Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, fare in IPL 2025 Match 62? Let’s take a look.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

  • Talking about their overseas players, Sam Curran, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Ellis, and Jamie Overton are unavailable.
  • The available overseas players for CSK are Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Dewald Brevis, and Devon Conway.
  • With Sam Curran unavailable, Devon Conway is likely to open the batting with Ayush Mhatre, whereas Urvil Patel, who gave a glimpse of his pyrotechnics in the last game against KKR, will most probably bat at 3.
  • Shivam Dube will come in as an impact sub for CSK when they bat.

Expected Starting 11

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 PLAYERS: Shivam Dube

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

  • More or less, the Rajasthan Royals is expected to field the same eleven that featured in the last game against the Punjab Kings.
  • The team management named SA’s left-arm pacer Nandre Burger as an injury replacement for Sandeep Sharma. However, Nandr is himself injured and hasn’t joined the squad.
  • Shubham Dubey will come in as an impact sub when RR bats.

Expected Starting 11:

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 PLAYERS: Shubham Dubey

Weather Conditions and Pitch Report

Here’s the pitch and weather report for IPL 2025 Match 62: CSK vs RR at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi:

Pitch ReportWeather Report
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium has been on the slower side, assisting bowlers, especially spinners.Delhi will experience hot conditions, with temperatures reaching 41°C during the day and dropping to 31°C in the evening.
The small boundaries might help batters counter the slow surface, but stroke-making won’t be easy.Humidity levels will be around 40%, ensuring minimal swing for pacers.
Dew is expected to play a role, making chasing preferable. Teams winning the toss may opt to bowl first.There is no rain forecast, ensuring a full 40-over contest without interruptions.
A score of 200+ will be considered competitive, given the difficulty of chasing totals in excess of 180-190 at this venue.Wind speeds will be moderate, not significantly affecting gameplay.

Toss Prediction

Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has always been a high-scoring ground, with 200 being the norm. We saw last night, despite posting 199 on the board, DC failed to defend the total, and GT chased it down with one over to spare and 10 wickets intact. Therefore, expect the team winning the toss to bowl first.

Where to Watch Today’s Match

The online live streaming of the IPL 2025 Match-62 between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match across the Star Sports Network.

CSK vs RR: Today’s IPL Match Predictions

For RR, it’s all about how their openers perform. If RR openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi give them a brisk start, CSK won’t be able to return in the game. However, if CSK gets early breakthroughs, RR will be on the back foot. It could be a tight game between the two bottom-placed teams; however, we are in slight favor of the Rajasthan Royals to win this game. Therefore, as per our IPL prediction, the visitors and 2022 champions, the Gujarat Titans, are expected to win the CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction contest.

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