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CSK vs RR LIVE: Conway-Mhatre to open?

CSK have persisted with the experienced hands of Devon Conway at the top of the order for today’s clash. Ayush Mhatre scored a duck in their previous match, but will likely open alongside Conway today. Expect the powerhitter Urvil Patel to come in at No. 3.

CSK vs RR LIVE: What is the H2H?

Chennai Super Kings hold a narrow 16-14 head-to-head advantage over Rajasthan Royals. However, RR did beat them in their earlier meeting in IPL 2025. Let’s see who comes out on top today!

CSK vs RR LIVE: The Ashwin-Deshpande derby

R Ashwin faces off against his old franchise Rajasthan Royals, where he spent three years (2022-24). On the other hand, Tushar Deshpande is up against his old franchise CSK, for whom he took nearly 40 wickets over the last two seasons.

CSK vs RR LIVE: CSK Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings XI vs RR: Ayush Mhatre, Devon Conway, Urvil Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c/wk), R Ashwin, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed.

Matheesha Pathirana will likely be the Impact Player for CSK with the ball.

CSK vs RR LIVE: RR Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals XI vs CSK: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson (c/wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kwena Maphaka, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius or Shubham Dubey will likely be the Impact Player when RR bat.

CSK vs RR LIVE: MS Dhoni analyses CSK’s season

MS Dhoni continues to reiterate the need to bat freely. Also highlights “one big hole” in the CSK squad, which is the lack of another specialist bowler. CSK have two matches to avoid finishing last in IPL 2025. They have never finished last previously.

CSK vs RR LIVE: RR WIN TOSS

Sanju Samson wins the toss and opts to bowl! So we are going to see CSK bat first tonight! RR win a crucial toss in the match for pride and the battle to avoid the wooden spoon. 

CSK vs RR LIVE: 5 minutes to toss!

We are just 5 minutes away from toss time in Delhi. Will be interesting to see which players make the cut for the playing XIs today. Remember, this is the last match for Rajasthan Royals, and they are battling to not finish last!

CSK vs RR LIVE: Will Lhuan-dre Pretorius get a game?

Rajasthan Royals could give a game to talented left-hander Lhuan-dre Pretorius in this match. The youngster was the highest run-scorer of SA20 2025, playing for Paarl Royals, for whom he smashed 397 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 167.

CSK vs RR LIVE: RR Predicted XI

Here’s Rajasthan Royals’ probable XII vs CSK: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Sanju Samson (c/wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tushar Deshpande, Kumar Kartikeya, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kwena Maphaka.

CSK vs RR LIVE: CSK Predicted XI

Here’s Chennai Super Kings’ probable XII vs RR: Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c/wk), R Ashwin, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana.

CSK vs RR LIVE: Return of Rachin Ravindra?

Rachin Ravindra could find a spot back in CSK’s playing XI today. With no Sam Curran and Jamie Overton in the mix and Devon Conway out of form, CSK could try the young Kiwi once again, possibly at No. 3 this time.

CSK vs RR LIVE: Pressure on Jadeja, Ashwin

Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin may be CSK legends, but they’ve undergone disappointing seasons given their lofty standards. For the two of them, these two matches may be the final chance to impress and justify being retained at their hefty pricetags.

CSK vs RR LIVE: CSK’s shining lights

Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis were brought in as replacements have been two of CSK’s most impressive performers in their short while at the franchise. Mhatre narrowly missed out on a century against RCB, while Brevis played a match-winning knock against KKR.

CSK vs RR LIVE: The form of Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s IPL 2025 campaign has gone under the radar. The southpaw started off slowly, but has picked up form at a rapid rate. Jaiswal has made a score of 30+ in 7 of his last 8 matches, and a score of 45+ in 6 of his last 8. He has become a run bank for RR despite their disapponting form.

Right now, he sits on third spot in the Orange Cap race.

CSK vs RR LIVE: Spotlight on Vaibhav Suryavanshi

It is impossible to not mention Vaibhav Suryavanshi on the eve of a Rajasthan Royals match. The 14-year-old sensation has surpassed expectations, and has smashed 195 runs in just six innings at a strike rate of 219. In the previous match, he made a 15-ball 40, with all runs coming in boundaries!

What will he serve up today?

CSK vs RR LIVE: CSK experiments to continue?

In what has been arguably its worst-ever IPL season, CSK have brought in several talented replacement players to their squad, who have impressed. The likes of Urvil Patel, Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis have all done well with their opportunities. 

However, CSK may experiment further with their XI today with overseas players Sam Curran and Jamie Overton not turning up for the restart.

CSK vs RR LIVE: MS Dhoni’s final match in Delhi?

Rumours continue to circulate whether this will be MS Dhoni’s final season in IPL. However, with the game being rescheduled to Delhi, there is a very real possibility that it is his final match in the capital, should he choose to retire after this.

CSK vs RR LIVE: Battle to avoid last!

RR are 9th, CSK are 10th. Therefore, this is a match to avoid the embarrassment of finishing last in IPL 2025. The two teams have endured difficult seasons, with only 6 points each. This is RR’s last match, while it is CSK’s penultimate game.

If RR lose, they will finish bottom.

CSK vs RR LIVE: Hello and welcome!

A very good afternoon to one and all, welcome to NDTV Sports for the live coverage of the IPL 2025 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals! We are in Delhi today, where the match has been rescheduled following the IPL suspension.