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RR vs CSK Match 11 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And History Ahead Of The IPL 2025 Clash

Kaushik Kashyap

RR will take on CSK. [Source - IPL/x.com]RR will take on CSK. [Source - IPL/x.com]

Rajasthan Royals will host Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming 11th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday, March 30. The enthralling contest will be played at the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) have had a rough start, losing each of their two opening games and are currently sitting at the bottom of the table. They will be desperate to bounce back and move up the standings, securing their first win of the season.

Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) started their campaign with a win, but failed to carry the momentum as they fell short in their last outing against Bengaluru. The Men in Yellow will be eager to regain their winning form and take two important points from their trip to Guwahati.

RR vs CSK Historical Overview in IPL

Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings have a rich history being the first two finalists of the IPL. They have come up against each other a total of 30 times till date, where CSK have finished on the winning side 16 times, while the Royals emerged victorious on the other 14 occasions.

Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma and Tushar Deshpande.

Chennai Super Kings

Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad and Khaleel Ahmed.

Top Run-Scorers in RR vs CSK

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

MS Dhoni - 556 runs

MS Dhoni is undoubtedly the highest run scorer in this fixture as he has taken part in every game these two sides have played till date. The veteran keeper-batter has scored 556 runs at an average of 39.71 and a strike-rate of 128.11 against the Royals.

Ravindra Jadeja - 289 runs

Ravindra Jadeja is the second in this list and he is someone who has taken part in this fixture playing for both the sides. The veteran all-rounder has 289 runs at an average of 36.12 and 129.59 strike-rate in matches involving these two sides in IPL.

Sanju Samson - 240 runs

Sanju Samson has an underwhelming performance against CSK but still finds himself third in this list. In a total of 16 innings, Samson has made 240 runs at an average of 15 and a strike-rate of 113.74 in this fixture.

Top Wicket-Takers In RR vs CSK

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Ravindra Jadeja - 20 wickets

Ravindra Jadeja is undoubtedly the highest wicket-taker in RR vs CSK matches in IPL. The left-arm spinner has scalped 20 wickets at an average of 23.65 and a strike-rate of 19.8 across 21 innings.

Ravichandran Ashwin - 16 wickets

Ravichandran Ashwin has represented both CSK and RR for a significant period and contributed immensely with the ball. He has taken 16 wickets in this fixture till date at an average of 22.56 and a strike-rate of 17.1.

Jofra Archer - 7 wickets

Jofra Archer has loved playing against Chennai while playing for RR in the past. The ace pacer has taken 7 wickets at an average of 17.71 and at a strike-rate of 17.1 across 5 games between these two sides.

RR vs CSK Key Stats

Rajasthan Royals’ Key Records

  • Rajasthan Royals has been the worst team batting in the middle-overs in IPL matches at Guwahati - 16.88 average, 112.50 strike-rate.
  • Riyan Parag should come back to number four as he has been the highest run scorer in the middle overs since IPL 2024 - 441 runs, 55.12 average and 146.51 strike-rate.
  • Riyan Parag against left-arm chinaman spinner in IPL since 2022 - 63 runs, 157.50 strike-rate, 0 dismissals.
  • Rajasthan Royals bowling in the powerplay is a matter of concern this season - 1 wicket, 134 average, 72 strike-rate, 11.17 economy rate.
  • Nitish Rana against right-arm off spin in IPL since 2023 - 5 dismissals, 17.4 average, 119.2 strike-rate.
  • Tushar Deshpande will continue to be a wicket-taker for RR as he has been the third highest wicket-taker in IPL since 2023 - 41 wickets, 25.34 average and 16.07 strike-rate.
  • Sanju Samson against CSK since 2023 - 3 dismissals, 10.67 average, 84.21 strike-rate.

Chennai Super Kings’ Key Records

  • Chennai Super Kings has been the worst batting side inside the powerplay in this year's IPL so far - 22.5 average, 123.61 strike-rate.
  • Noor Ahmad is taking a wicket every 6.86 deliveries in this year's IPL. - 7 wickets, 7.71 average, 6.86 strike-rate.
  • Khaleel Ahmed against Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal inside the powerplay last year - 18 runs, 2 wickets, 112.5 strike-rate.
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored a century in the only T20 match he has played in Guwahati.
  • CSK is striking at 97.62 against right-arm off spinners this season. And it is just 109.42 since IPL 2024.
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad has been the most successful CSK batter inside the powerplay since IPL 2024 - 303 runs, 50.50 average and 145.67 strike-rate.
  • Nathan Ellis in IPL matches at Guwahati - 5 wickets, 10.80 average and 9.60 strike-rate.

Records Which Could Be Broken In RR vs CSK Match 11 Of IPL 2025

  • R Ashwin is two wickets away from becoming the third highest wicket-taker in history of IPL.
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad is just 73 runs away from the 5000-run mark in T20 cricket. 
  • Jofra Archer is just 2 wickets away from completing 50 IPL wickets.
  • Sanju Samson is 2 runs away from completing 4500 runs in IPL.
  • Shimron Hetmyer is 46 runs away from completing 5000 T20 runs.