IPL 2025: CSK vs RR at Arun Jaitley Stadium – A Battle for Pride



As the sun set over Delhi on May 20, 2025, the Arun Jaitley Stadium hosted a high-octane clash between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Though both teams were out of playoff contention, the match was full of excitement, young talent, and pride.

Match Overview

  • Date & Time: May 20, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi<

    IPL 2025: CSK vs RR at Arun Jaitley Stadium – A Battle for Pride

    As the sun set over Delhi on May 20, 2025, the Arun Jaitley Stadium hosted a high-octane clash between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Though both teams were out of playoff contention, the match was full of excitement, young talent, and pride.

    Match Overview

    • Date & Time: May 20, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
    • Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
    • Status: Both teams out of playoff contention

    Pitch Report & Conditions

    The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch favored batters, offering a flat surface, quick outfield, and short boundaries. The average first-innings score in the last 10 games was over 210, promising another high-scoring affair. /li>
  • Status: Both teams out of playoff contention

Pitch Report & Conditions

The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch favored batters, offering a flat surface, quick outfield, and short boundaries. The average first-innings score in the last 10 games was over 210, promising another high-scoring affair.

Team Strategies

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

CSK focused on testing their bench strength. The spotlight was on 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre, one of the brightest emerging talents of the season. With experienced names like MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja guiding the youngsters, CSK is clearly eyeing the future.

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

RR, though out of playoff contention, aimed to close the season positively. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, known for his blistering 35-ball century earlier in the season, continued to excite fans. The team looked to end the campaign with renewed energy and intent.

Head-to-Head

Historically, CSK leads with 16 wins against RR's 15 from their 31 encounters. However, RR has had the upper hand in recent years, winning 7 of the last 9 matches since 2020.

Probable Playing XIs

CSK

  • Ayush Mhatre
  • Urvil Patel
  • Devon Conway
  • Ravindra Jadeja
  • Dewald Brevis
  • MS Dhoni (c)
  • Ravichandran Ashwin
  • Anshul Kamboj
  • Noor Ahmad
  • Khaleel Ahmed
  • Matheesha Pathirana

RR

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal
  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi
  • Sanju Samson (c)
  • Riyan Parag
  • Shimron Hetmyer
  • Dhruv Jurel
  • Wanindu Hasaranga
  • Kwena Maphaka
  • Tushar Deshpande
  • Akash Madhwal
  • Fazalhaq Farooqi

Final Thoughts

Though the match didn’t impact playoff standings, it was a valuable opportunity for both franchises. CSK’s youth movement and RR’s resilience made it an entertaining fixture. With big shots, crowd roars, and promising performances, it was a fitting IPL spectacle at one of India’s most iconic stadiums.