Published on: May 19, 2025 11:56 pm IST|Updated on: May 20, 2025 3:41 pm IST
Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, two of the bottom-placed teams this season, are all set to go on a collision course at the historic Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both CSK and RR are already eliminated from the tournament and will play for pride. With both teams eliminated from the playoff race, this match is all about finishing strong and rebuilding for next season.
CSK enters the contest after a thrilling win against KKR, where Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube played crucial roles. Meanwhile, RR suffered a close defeat to Punjab Kings, exposing their bowling vulnerabilities and their inability to finish games again and again while chasing.
The Delhi pitch has favored batters and spinners, making it an intriguing battle between CSK’s experienced lineup and RR’s young talent. Vaibhav Suryavanshi vs Khaleel Ahmed, Jaiswal vs Jadeja, and Brevis vs Hasaranga are key matchups to watch in this dead rubber.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the CSK vs RR Dream11 prediction.
Date: 20th May 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Matches Played: 30 CSK won: 16 RR won: 14 No Result: 0 Tied: 0
It has always been a tussle between CSK and RR in IPL history. Out of the 30 games played between these two sides, the Chennai Super Kings have won 16, whereas the Rajasthan Royals have 14 wins to their name. If we talk about the last 5 meetings between the two, RR has dominated with a scoreline of 4-1.
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has traditionally been known for its batting-friendly conditions, but in IPL 2025, it has shown a balanced nature, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. The pitch tends to be slow and dry, benefiting spinners, who can extract significant turn in the middle overs, making them crucial for restricting runs. While batters can score freely once settled, the low bounce means timing and placement will be more important than raw power. The short boundaries, however, still allow aggressive stroke play, making it a high-scoring venue when conditions favor batters. Additionally, the dew factor in the second innings may make chasing easier, as bowlers, particularly spinners, struggle to grip the ball effectively. Teams winning the toss might prefer to bowl first, keeping the conditions in mind. A target of 200+ would be competitive, given the ground’s history of favoring batters in night matches.
Here are the IPL stats for Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi,
CSK vs RR Team News and Expected Playing XI
CSK Expected Playing XI: 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
RR Expected Playing XI: 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
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the inaugural champions, the Rajasthan Royals, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
The clash between the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals will take place on Tuesday, May 20, at 07:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app. The TV streaming will take place on Star Sports Network.
Wicket-keepers: Sanju Samson, Urvil Patel Batters: Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dewald Brevis, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja Bowlers: K Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Kwena Maphaka
C/VC Options- Urvil Patel, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Sanju Samson
Stay Tuned as the contest is yet to be opened on Dream11
Tags: IPL 2025