The 11th match of the 18th season of the IPL will see Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings clash. This exciting encounter will be played today, March 30th, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
Sports News: The 11th match of the 18th season of IPL 2025 promises to be thrilling, with Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) facing off. This contest will take place today, March 30th, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, commencing at 7:30 PM IST.
Rajasthan Royals have had a rough start to the season, losing both their matches so far. They will be aiming for a comeback in this match. Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, have a win and a loss from their two matches. Both teams will be striving to return to winning ways.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: A Batsman's Paradise
The pitch at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium is considered highly favorable for batsmen. Statistics suggest an average of approximately 9 runs per over on this ground. However, spin bowlers might find some assistance in the middle overs. The team winning the toss might prefer to bowl first to maximize the advantage of the pitch while chasing.
Head-to-Head: Who's Ahead?
A total of 29 matches have been played between these two teams. Chennai Super Kings have won 16 matches, while Rajasthan Royals have won 13. Statistically, CSK holds a slight edge.
Key Players to Watch
All eyes will be on two key players in this match. Rajasthan's captain, Sanju Samson, who scored a brilliant half-century in the first match but failed in the second, will be expected to deliver a big innings. For Chennai, Noor Ahmad's performance will be crucial, having impressed with his bowling in the opening matches of the season.
Considering both teams' current form and the pitch report, the toss will play a significant role. The team chasing the target might have an advantage. Although Chennai lost their last match, Rajasthan shouldn't underestimate them. In the unpredictable game of cricket, predicting a winner is difficult, but statistically, the team winning the toss and opting to bowl first might have a higher chance of victory.
Probable Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (Captain), Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Mahesh Theekshana, and Tushar Deshpande.
Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (Wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Sam Curran, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, and Khalil Ahmed.
