š Match Prediction
The 62nd match of TATA IPL 2025 features Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on May 20, 2025, 7:30 PM IST. Both teams are out of playoff contention, with CSK at the bottom (6 points, 3 wins from 13 games) and RR ninth (8 points, 4 wins from 14 games). This dead rubber offers a chance to end disappointing campaigns on a high, with RR holding a 4-1 edge in the last five meetings, including a 6-run win in Guwahati earlier in 2025. Web sources confirm RR won the toss and opted to bowl, chasing CSKās 187/8 with a 6-wicket victory, led by Vaibhav Suryavanshi (57 off 33) and Sanju Samson (41 off 31).
Arun Jaitleyās batting-friendly pitch (average 1st innings: 213/6 since 2024, run rate 10.65) and short boundaries (55-60m square, 65m straight) favor high scores, with spinners gaining assistance later (economy 9.4). Dew (60% chance) makes chasing preferable (47/93 wins). CSKās top-order struggles (average 23.68, strike rate 140.74) contrast with RRās explosive openers (Jaiswal, Suryavanshi). RRās chasing prowess and CSKās bowling inconsistencies (0/5 defending in 2025) tilt the scales, though CSKās spinners (Noor Ahmad, Jadeja) could challenge. RRās momentum makes them slight favorites.
š Winning Probability:
š Rajasthan Royals ā 55% ā
š Chennai Super Kings ā 45%
š If CSK Bats First:
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Expected Total: 185ā205 runs, driven by Dewald Brevisā aggression and Shivam Dubeās finishing.
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Key Bowlers (RR): Wanindu Hasaranga and Akash Madhwal must target CSKās top order to keep them under 195.
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Finishers to Watch: MS Dhoni and Dube could push CSK past 200 with late hitting.
š If RR Bats First:
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Expected Total: 190ā210 runs, led by Yashasvi Jaiswalās powerplay and Riyan Paragās anchoring.
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Key Bowlers (CSK): Noor Ahmad and Ravindra Jadeja will aim to restrict RR below 200 in the middle overs.
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Game Changers: Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer could accelerate for a daunting total.