Chennai Super Kings Seek Comfort in Rajasthan Royals' Home Turf

In their next assignment, Chennai Super Kings will be looking for comfort in the spin-friendly conditions of Guwahati, where they will face Rajasthan Royals. The Royals, who have struggled to find their footing this season, will be eager to turn their fortunes around.

RR's Home Turf

Rajasthan Royals have a poor record at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, having won only one out of their five matches at the venue over the last three editions. However, their stand-in skipper Riyan Parag is confident of leading the way with the bat and reviving his old form.

CSK's Concerns

Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, have struggled with chasing totals above 175, losing their last eight games in such situations. Their strength lies in their bowling core, which could prove potent if the pitch continues to assist the slower bowlers.

Head-to-Head

The two teams have a history of matches, with CSK leading the head-to-head record 16-13. However, since 2020, RR have had the better of CSK, winning six out of eight matches.

Match Details

• Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Injuries and Unavailability

Sanju Samson is expected to be away from wicketkeeping and captaincy duties, but no other injuries or unavailabilities have been reported for RR. CSK, on the other hand, have no concerns on this front.

Probable XIs

RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag (c), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Kumar Kartikeya/Sandeep Sharma

CSK: Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda/Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), R Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana