CSK Opts to Bowl First Against RR in IPL 2025 Clash

By Gurlal Singh

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Posted: March 30, 2025
Last updated: March 31, 2025

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In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, the match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is set at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. CSK’s captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, won the toss and decided to field first, initiating what promises to be an exciting contest.

The opening for Rajasthan Royals sees Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson stepping up to the crease, intending to set a formidable target for the opposition. On the other hand, Khaleel Ahmed leads the bowling charge for Chennai Super Kings as the game gets underway.

The squads have been strategically selected with specific Impact substitutes. Rajasthan Royals have listed Kunal Singh Rathore, Shubham Dubey, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya, and Yudhvir Singh as their potential game-changers. In contrast, CSK’s squad includes Shivam Dube, Mukesh Choudhary, Devon Conway, Shaik Rasheed, and Sam Curran as their Impact substitutes.

Looking at the team compositions, CSK’s playing XI includes stars such as Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, along with stalwarts like Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni. The bowling department features Ravichandran Ashwin, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, and Matheesha Pathirana. Meanwhile, RR’s playing XI includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, led by captain Riyan Parag, featuring players like Dhruv Jurel and Jofra Archer.

Historically, CSK has had the upper hand against RR, winning 16 out of their 29 encounters in the IPL thus far, indicating a slight edge as they head into today’s match.

The pitch at ACA Stadium is marked by its dry sheen and variable dimensions with shorter side boundaries measuring 63m and 66m, and a 78m length down the ground, which may influence the gameplay, especially given CSK’s notable spin attack.

As both teams bring their distinctive strategies and strengths into play, the outcome will depend heavily on execution on the field, with RR motivated to perform under the leadership of the relatively inexperienced Riyan Parag. This contest is not only a test of skill but also of adaptability, as both teams aim for strategic dominance in IPL 2025.