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Jadeja To Bamboozle Samson? 5 Player Battles To Watch Out In RR vs CSK IPL 2025 Match



Ravindra Jadeja & Sanju Samson [Source: @iplt20.com]Ravindra Jadeja & Sanju Samson [Source: @iplt20.com]

It’s gonna be one spicy contest in Guwahati on Sunday, March 30 as Rajasthan Royals lock horns with Chennai Super Kings in what is shaping up to be a cracking encounter in Match 11 of IPL 2025. Both teams are coming off losses and are itching to get back to winning ways.

While RR are still waiting to open their account after two matches, CSK are sitting with one win and one defeat. With both sides stacked with match-winners, this one will be all about who wins the key player battles.

Let’s break down 5 player battles that could shape the outcome of RR vs CSK IPL 2025 match.

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Sandeep Sharma

Criterion
Data
Innings6
Runs
34
Dismissals
1
Average34.00
Strike-rate79.06
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad is CSK’s main man up top but looked scratchy in the last game, falling for a duck. 
  • Sandeep Sharma, with his nagging line and shape-away deliveries, could be a serious threat.
  • He has got Gaikwad under check with a low strike rate of just 79. CSK will be hoping their skipper breaks the shackles early, but Sandeep swinging it under lights? That’s a banana peel waiting to happen.

2. Sanju Samson vs Ravindra Jadeja

Criterion
Data
Innings10
Runs
81
Dismissals
3
Average27.00
Strike-rate130.64
  • This battle is as tactical as it gets. Sanju Samson loves pace on the ball but when it comes to spin, especially Jadeja’s quick darts, he doesn’t always have the answers.
  • Jadeja has got him thrice and keeps things tight. If Samson gets going, RR are in business.
  • But if Jaddu strikes early, CSK will fancy their chances of keeping RR’s middle order quiet.


3. Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Sam Curran

Criterion
Data
Innings6
Runs
46
Dismissals
1
Average46.00
Strike-rate148.38
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal’s IPL 2025 hasn’t taken off yet, but this match-up might just fire him up.
  • He has bossed Curran so far, smashing him at a strike rate of 148. But there's a catch, Curran has dismissed him once too.
  • If Curran gets it to swing, early trouble could be brewing. Otherwise, expect Jaiswal to tee off like he is in a net session.

4. Riyan Parag vs Noor Ahmad

Criterion
Data
Innings1
Runs
33
Dismissals
0
Average-
Strike-rate194.1
  • This is the freshest battle on the list, but don’t ignore it. Noor Ahmad is IPL 2025’s top wicket-taker but Riyan Parag, RR’s captain has smashed him for 33 off 17 in their last face-off.
  • If Noor doesn’t bring his A-game, Parag could go berserk again.
  • RR would want their skipper to lead from the front and this battle might decide how many they post on the board.

5. Sam Curran vs Jofra Archer

Criterion
Data
Innings2
Runs
16
Dismissals
1
Average16.00
Strike-rate100.00
  • Jofra Archer has been leaking runs for fun this season with 16+ economy and no wickets yet.
  • But surprisingly, he has kept Sam Curran quiet in their past battles. If RR toss the ball to Archer when Curran comes in, it’s a high-risk gamble.
  • Curran has the power to turn the game, especially if promoted as a floater. But Jofra’s due a comeback and this might just be the spell where he roars back to life.