The Rajasthan Royals (RR) are desperate for a turnaround as they prepare to take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their third match of IPL 2025 at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on March 30. (More Cricket News | Schedule | Teams | Points Table)
Both teams come into the clash after suffering defeats in their previous encounters, making this an intriguing battle between two sides looking to regain lost momentum.
The tournament has been far from ideal for RR, who have endured a nightmare start with two back-to-back losses. Their campaign began with a demoralizing defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), where their bowling attack was torn apart, conceding a record-breaking 286 runs—the highest-ever total in IPL history.
In their second outing against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), their batting lineup crumbled under pressure, managing just 131 runs, leading to an eight-wicket thrashing.
On the other hand, CSK began their campaign on a high note, defeating their biggest rivals, Mumbai Indians, by four wickets in a thrilling opening encounter. However, their joy was short-lived as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) stunned them at Chepauk, handing them a rare home defeat by a margin of 50 runs.
For Ruturaj Gaikwad and his men, the loss was a wake-up call, exposing vulnerabilities that they need to address. With a strong batting core featuring Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and MS Dhoni, CSK will look to bounce back and capitalize on RR라이브 바카라 struggles. However, their bowlers need to tighten their lines after struggling in the death overs against RCB.
CSK vs RR IPL Match: Weather Report
The weather forecast for Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, indicates clear skies with temperatures around 30-32°C during match hours. Humidity levels are expected to be high. No rainfall is anticipated, ensuring an uninterrupted game.
CSK vs RR IPL Match: Pitch Report
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati has historically favored spinners, offering significant turn as the match progresses. However, recent observations suggest variability in pitch behavior, sometimes assisting pacers with bounce and carry. Teams winning the toss might prefer to bowl first, considering the 75% win rate for chasing teams at this venue.
Squads:
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad,(C), MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashid, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth.
Rajasthan Royals:Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Wainindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Nitish Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Charak, Fazal Farooqi, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kwena Maphaka, Kunal Rathore, Ashok Sharma.