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Riyan Parag To Smash Noor Ahmad? 5 Player Battles To Watch Out In CSK vs RR IPL Match



Riyan Parag and Noor Ahmad. [Source - IPL/x.com]Riyan Parag and Noor Ahmad. [Source - IPL/x.com]

On Tuesday, May 20, Chennai Super Kings will face Rajasthan Royals in match 62 of the IPL 2025. The high-octane clash will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi and it is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.

With both teams already out of the playoff contention, the contest will be more about pride and finishing the season on a high note. Chennai will look to salvage some positives from the young lot they have acquired and give something back to their fans to cheer. 

On the other hand, Rajasthan will be aiming to end their season on a high with a good performance in what will be their last outing this season. Ahead of such an exciting game in Delhi, here’s a look at 5 must-watch player battles for CSK vs RR, Match 62 of IPL 2025.

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Khaleel Ahmed

Criterion
Data
Innings4
Runs
34
Dismissals
2
Average17
Strike-rate200
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal has been a dominant force with the bat in the powerplay throughout IPL 2025.
  • However, Khaleel Ahmed, the leading wicket-taker in the first six overs this season, poses a serious threat with the new ball.
  • Their face-off will be a key battle early on, especially with Khaleel managing to keep Jaiswal quiet in their last two encounters after the initial domination of the southpaw.

2. Riyan Parag vs Noor Ahmad

Criterion
Data
Innings2
Runs
48
Dismissals
0
Average-
Strike-rate171.4
  • Noor Ahmad is enjoying a record-breaking season in IPL 2025, posing a major threat with his left-arm chinaman in the middle overs.
  • Rajasthan Royals will need to handle him with caution, and Riyan Parag could play a key role in doing so.
  • The right-hander has dominated Noor in their past IPL encounters, smashing 48 runs at a strike rate of 171.4 in just two innings without being dismissed.

3. Sanju Samson vs Khaleel Ahmed

Criterion
Data
Innings6
Runs
81
Dismissals
1
Average81
Strike-rate162
  • Sanju Samson returns to the playing XI and will be a crucial figure at number three for Rajasthan against Chennai.
  • A key contest to watch will be his face-off with Khaleel Ahmed, who has been in fine form with the new ball.
  • In their six IPL meetings so far, Samson has scored 81 runs off Khaleel at a strike rate of 162, falling to him just once.

4. Shivam Dube vs Wanindu Hasaranga

Criterion
Data
Innings3
Runs
43
Dismissals
1
Average43
Strike-rate215
  • Chennai Super Kings have had their troubles against spin, particularly leg-spin, throughout IPL 2025.
  • They will once again be tested by Rajasthan's Wanindu Hasaranga, who can be a big threat for CSK in the middle-overs.
  • However, Shivam Dube can be their answer, who has taken on Hasaranga confidently in the past, scoring 43 runs at a strike rate of 215 with just one dismissal in three innings.

5. Shimron Hetmyer vs Matheesha Pathirana

Criterion
Data
Innings4
Runs
31
Dismissals
2
Average15.5
Strike-rate124
  • Shimron Hetmyer remains a vital cog in Rajasthan Royals’ batting lineup during the death overs.
  • However, Chennai Super Kings’ pace ace Matheesha Pathirana has been effective to eliminate Hetmyer’s threat at the back end.
  • In their previous T20 encounters, Pathirana has consistently kept Hetmyer in check, conceding just 31 off 25 balls and managing to get his wicket twice as well.