CSK and RR are locked in an intense race for first place, both hoping to come out on top this season. Both sides have plenty to play for with two games remaining and also one eye on their future: young stars such as Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi will look to make an impressionful statement of intent in these crucial encounters.
Every chennai super kings vs rajasthan royals match scorecard adds more weight to this rivalry, highlighting the performances that could decide the season’s outcome.
| Format | Matches Played | Chennai Super Kings Wins | Rajasthan Royals Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 27 | 15 | 12 | 0 |
| Playoffs | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Finals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
CSK vs RR
Rajasthan Royals look to bounce back after suffering their second consecutive loss when they host table-topping Chennai Super Kings at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on April 17. Both teams know this match could determine qualification for play-offs; therefore it will likely determine who makes history this time around.
MS Dhoni’s CSK boast an imposing batting lineup featuring Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu and Suresh Raina – not forgetting Ravindra Jadeja who has shown great skill as an all-round bowler.
As Dhoni prepares to leave the team soon, the transition phase must begin and young players such as Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel and Vaibhav Suryavanshi must step up. Though promising thus far, more consistency from them is required if they’re to compete effectively against rival teams.
In terms of bowling, RR has assembled an exciting mix of pace and spin bowlers – Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes and Shardul Thakur lead in terms of wicket taking while they miss an overseas player like Dale Steyn who had been instrumental for them previously.
Even after posting an underpar total in their previous encounter, Ajinkya Rahane’s team should remain confident of recovering their form and challenging CSK frontline. Although this is no easy task, they possess all of the resources to complete it successfully.
Match Predictions
CSK and RR will face off in a high-stakes clash, and both sides have high aspirations going into it. After being knocked out of playoff contention, both will look to end their tournament on an impressive note and make history at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Though Chennai have an advantage against Rajasthan overall in IPL history, their first match here at Arun Jaitley Stadium provides them with an opportunity to improve on an underwhelming start to this year’s campaign.
Given their recent poor form and the speculation regarding MS Dhoni’s future, it seems unlikely that CSK will come into this game with a relaxed mindset. They should, however, be able to win and get back into their rhythm to restore some pride.
CSK stands a good chance of victory given their current form and momentum, according to various online prediction websites. Ravindra Jadeja will likely play an instrumental role in CSK’s middle order; MS Dhoni, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis should also contribute well with their bat.
Rajasthan Royals have struggled for consistency this season and often collapse when chasing major targets. Their decision to revamp the squad through auction by parting ways with key figures like Jos Buttler has backfired badly in close games.
Royals Royals last game against Punjab Kings was yet another dismal performance that left them reeling. Bowlers failed to deliver while batters struggled to capitalize on tight finishes. Royals must hope their batting unit can put together some positive results during their remaining two matches and salvage some pride before facing off in a grand final showdown.
How RR fare against these strong opponents depends heavily on the performances of key players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel. If these three can get going and post significant scores in this match, RR may turn this match into a high-scoring affair and give their fans something exciting to root for.
