Cricket Prediction | CSK vs RR | IPL 2025 | 62nd Match | May 20 – Will CSK get One Final Victory?

CSK vs RR Match Analysis

The 62nd match of IPL 2025 will witness Chennai Super Kings locking horns with Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on May 20. The match is scheduled for an evening start and promises high-stakes drama as the tournament nears its playoffs. 

Chennai Super Kings have once again showcased their experience and tactical acumen this season. Led by the legendary MS Dhoni, CSK continues to blend youth and experience in a balanced playing XI. 

Rajasthan Royals have brought flair and resilience to the IPL 2025 season. Sanju Samson’s leadership and their aggressive batting at the top have kept them competitive. The side has also shown flexibility in shuffling their bowling resources to adapt to different conditions.

Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Team Preview & Squads

Chennai Super Kings

MS Dhoni remains the spine of CSK both tactically and emotionally. Even in the twilight of his career, his calm demeanor and ability to make clutch decisions set the tone for the side. CSK’s batting unit runs deep with Devon Conway providing steadiness at the top and Shivam Dube’s power game bolstering the middle overs. With finishers like Jadeja and Dhoni himself, they’re rarely out of the chase. 

CSK’s bowling attack includes pace, variation, and experience with Matheesha Pathirana, Mukesh Choudhary, and Noor Ahmad forming a solid trio. Jadeja and Ashwin bring spin control and years of IPL know-how. When CSK last played KKR on May 7, CSK pulled off a last gasp 2 wicket win at Eden Gardens. Successfully chasing 180 runs, CSK scored 183 runs in 19.4 overs, and like any successful chase the key was to remain calm and patient. 

Chennai Super Kings Squad

Chennai Super Kings

MS Dhoni (C, Wk), Devon Conway, Urvil Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, C Andre Siddarth, Ravichandran Ashwin, Dewald Brevis, Sam Curran, Shivam Dube, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Anshul Kamboj, Ayush Mhatre, Mukesh Choudhary, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Shaik Rasheed, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi

Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson remains a dynamic and hands-on captain for Rajasthan Royals, guiding a relatively young squad with a blend of tactical flexibility and sharp positional awareness. His ability to seamlessly shift gears while batting adds a crucial edge to his game. 

The top order of RR, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and the great Samson in it, can be explosive. Adding Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag gives them firepower at the death. Dhruv Jurel and Lhuan-dre Pretorius back it all up and can stabilize or accelerate the innings as needed.

RR’s bowling has a blend of raw pace and mystery spin, with Hasaranga, Farooqi, and Kumar Kartikeya providing variations. Akash Madhwal and Tushar Deshpande bring control in the powerplay. Theekshana and Maphaka offer different styles to counter CSK’s batting depth.

In the Rajasthan Royals’ previous match on May 18 against Punjab Kings, RR fell short in their chase of 20 overs, making only 209/7 when a challenging target of 220 required a quick start. Again, Jaiswal quickly increased the speed or the score, but RR’s middle order did not sustain this intensity of the required rate. 

Rajasthan Royals Squad

Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson (C, Wk), Dhruv Jurel, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kunal Singh Rathore, Ashok Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Riyan Parag, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh

CSK vs RR Outfield Report

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

The Arun Jaitley Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surface with true bounce. However, spinners get some grip as the match progresses. Expect a high-scoring encounter with batters dictating terms early on. The weather in Delhi on May 20 is forecast to be warm and dry with a temperature around 36 °C during the match time. Humidity will be moderate so that may test players endurance in the second innings. 

Historically, teams batting first have scored 180+ on multiple occasions at this venue. The highest recorded IPL total here is over 230, while sub-140 scores have also occurred under spin-friendly twilight conditions. 

Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five IPL encounters, Rajasthan Royals have edged ahead, winning 3 matches compared to CSK’s 2.

CSK vs RR Prediction

According to cricket analysts Chennai Super Kings have a 52% chance of Winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.