Rajasthan Royals' campaign started with a downfall where they lost both their games played against SRH and KKR. Rajasthan Royals regular captain Sanju Samson will be playing as pure batter as he is recovering from the thumb injury which he struck against England T20 series where an Archer pin pointer struck his hand. He had a minor injury for that which isn't that series though to keep things moving smoot-smoothly decision was taken by him
Rajasthan would be playing their three home games at Guhwati to promote cricket to the northeastern side of the state. So Ryan Parag was chosen to lead the team for the three matches where there were different opinions around people stating promoting him is BCCI art. RR is in a difficult situation as they have to win this match and none better than Chennai Super Kings who had lost their second match against RCB that too in their own home ground. 
Read More: RCB breaks their 17-year jinks and finally beats Chennai in Chepauk
The Fiery Contest Between These Two Teams
Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings have an equal battle ratio between them, in their 29 matches content CSK have won 16 times and Rajasthan have won 13 times so there is no mere difference between them both the teams have given tough competition to each other. But this time these two teams are in a desperate situation and that too RR would be in massive trouble if they didn't win the next game. 
Rajasthan's first match against SRH proved that there are problems for them in the bowling department where they mostly rely on Archer who is their premium bowler, but he was the most expensive bowler in that match. Though Rajasthan tried their level best to chase the target but were 50 runs short of it. In the second match against KKR their batting and bowling both failed miserably while batting first they just scored 152 and Kolkata chased the target easily. 
Parag Final Match As Captain
Riyan Parag's captaincy has been acquired as a mixed review though he handles the game well as a batter captaincy is far away, though RR has a good matchup  against CSK so it will be a great contest between these two teams. Well CSK too had their body down as they played their last game miserably they too have to check on their combination otherwise it will be difficult for them to survive. 
RR playing 11 against CSK

Yashasvi Jaiswal
Nitish Rana
Sanju Samson
Riyan Parag
Dhruv Jurel
Shimron Hetmeyer
Wanindu Hasranga
Jofra Archer
Tushar Deshpande
Mahesh Teekshna
Sandeep Sharma
Impact Player - Akash Madhwal

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to face the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 11 of IPL 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Both teams will be eager to secure a win to strengthen their positions in the tournament.

Match Details:

• Date: March 30, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
• Win % Batting First: 25%
• Win % Bowling First: 75%

Weather Report: 

• The weather forecast in Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, indicates clear skies with temperatures around 30-32°C during match hours.
• Humidity levels are expected to be high.
• No rainfall is anticipated, ensuring an uninterrupted game.

Also read:SRH vs DC: Match 10 Weather and Pitch report IPL 2025

Pitch Report:

• The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati has historically favored spinners, offering significant turn as the match progresses.
• However, recent observations suggest variability in pitch behavior, sometimes assisting pacers with bounce and carry.
• Teams winning the toss might prefer to bowl first, considering the 75% win rate for chasing teams at this venue.

Venue Records:

• Highest Team Total: 199/4 by Rajasthan Royals vs. Delhi Capitals
• Lowest Team Total: 142/9 by Rajasthan Royals vs. Delhi Capitals

Also read:IPL 2025 CSK vs RR: player battles to watch out

Key Player Battles to Watch:

• Sanju Samson vs. Ravindra Jadeja: Samson's aggressive batting will be tested against Jadeja's precise left-arm spin.
• Ruturaj Gaikwad vs. Jofra Archer: Gaikwad's technique against Archer's express pace promises an exciting contest.
• Shivam Dube vs. Wanindu Hasaranga: Dube's power-hitting will be challenged by Hasaranga's crafty leg-spin.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal vs. Matheesha Pathirana: Jaiswal's flair at the top will face scrutiny from Pathirana's unique slingy action.
• MS Dhoni vs. Tushar Deshpande: The experienced Dhoni's finishing skills against Deshpande's death-over bowling will be crucial.

With favorable weather conditions and a pitch that could offer assistance to both spinners and pacers, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter between CSK and RR at Chepauk.

IPL 2025: RR vs CSK – Player Battles to Watch Out For

Match Details – IPL 2025

•  Match: Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
• Date: 30th March 2025 (Sunday)
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
• Live Streaming: JioStar & Star Sports Network

Key Player Confrontations

Sanju Samson vs. Ravindra Jadeja
RR captain Sanju Samson is a crucial middle-order batsman, but Ravindra Jadeja's penetrating spin and aggressive fielding can get into Sanju Samson's head. If Jadeja gets rid of Samson early, CSK can take charge.

Ruturaj Gaikwad vs. Jofra Archer
CSK's consistent opener Ruturaj Gaikwad will attempt to steady the innings, but Jofra Archer's pace and bounce can be troublesome for him. An early success by Archer can spoil CSK's plan.

Also read:IPL 2025 SRH vs DC : player battles to watch out

Shivam Dube vs. Wanindu Hasaranga
Power-strikers Shivam Dube is capable of playing spinners but Wanindu Hasaranga's variations could be tough for him. If Hasaranga keeps Dube in check, RR can rein in CSK's middle order.

Yashasvi Jaiswal vs. Matheesha Pathirana
Firecracker opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will try to dictate the powerplay pace for RR, but young pacer Matheesha Pathirana possesses yorkers to upset him. This match can control the powerplay tempo.

Also read:IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match 11

Dhruv Jurel vs. Khaleel Ahmed
Finisher Dhruv Jurel has shown his capability to go at a higher pace, but left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed can challenge him in the death overs. If Khaleel removes Jurel early, CSK can restrict RR's finish.

MS Dhoni vs. Tushar Deshpande
The MS Dhoni legend will be the key in the death overs, but Tushar Deshpande, with his variations, will attempt to outsmart him. Can Dhoni finish strongly once again?

IPL 2025 match 11 be another exciting contest between two engaging teams where CSK is going to take on Rajasthan Royals at their new home ground Guhawti. CSK has won one match against Mumbai and lost one against RCB. Meanwhile, RR has lost both of its matches where they lost their first match against SRH by 44 runs and the second one against KKR where KKR won the match by 8 wickets. Both the teams are entering the game with a loss which is must must-win game for both teams. 
Chennai Super King's match against RCB has raised many questions about the team's performance and the decision taken over that game. It was the home ground of Chennai Super Kings where they had an extensive record where RCB didn't beat CSK for 17 years. But it was no more as RCB breached the Chepauk fort on 28 April.

The Dynamics Of The Team

Chennai has bought Indian batters to build a strong core team but the main reason for the fall is batting itself where none of the batsmen is contributing even in the first match against MI they somehow managed to win but against a quality team they will definitely get exposed as the weak link is clearly visible. Even when I'm fielding the fielders are dropping easy catches, and easy singles, and charging on the ball is too low. These are the aspects CSK are lagging. 
Even the fans who watched the game were quietly disappointed. RR is also in the same position as their regular captain Sanju Samson playing as pure batter and Ryan Parag was chosen as captain for 3 matches where they have lost two of them and one is left which is against CSK. It depends on both of the teams how they gonna shape their changes for the game as it is necessary for the moment and it's going to be their third game.

Read More: RCB breaks their 17-year jinks and finally beats Chennai in Chepauk

Chennai Has To Bounce Back
However, it's quite hard for the Chennai team to bounce back as their batters are out of form and they need an immediate change to it otherwise it will be an end soon for them. Due to Rachin Ravindra's stake, it's hard for Conway to make it into team, where the rule says only 4 overseas players only only included in playing 11. Even some say that CSK had poor team selection where they didn't focus on aggressive batters
Chennai Super Kings Playing 11
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) 
Rachin Ravindra
Shaik Rasheed
Rahul Tripathi
Shivam Dube
Ravindra Jadeja
Ms Dhoni
Noor Ahmad
R Ashwin
Khaleel Ahmed
Mathesha Pathirana

RCB on Top, Rajasthan Royals Yet to Open Account

As of March 28, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) sits at the top of the points table with two wins in two games and a staggering net run rate of +2.266. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured a crucial win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to take second place, while Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) started strong with opening-match victories. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals (RR) are yet to register a win, placing them at the bottom of the table.

Updated IPL 2025 Points Table

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Top Performers-Most Runs, Most Wickets & More

Most Runs

• Nicholas Pooran  – 145 Runs
• Mitchell Marsh  – 124 Runs
• Travis Head  – 114 Runs
• Ishan Kishan  – 106 Runs
• Rachin Ravindra  – 106 Runs

Most Wickets

• Noor Ahmad  – 7 Wickets
• Shardul Thakur  – 6 Wickets
• Josh Hazlewood  – 5 Wickets
• Khaleel Ahmed  – 4 Wickets
• Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore  – 3 Wickets

Also read:GT vs MI: Match 09 Weather and Pitch report IPL 2025

Most Sixes

• Nicholas Pooran  – 13 Sixes
• Shreyas Iyer – 9 Sixes
• Mitchell Marsh  – 8 Sixes

Highest Individual Scores

• Ishan Kishan  – 106 (Not Out)
• Shreyas Iyer  – 97 (Not Out)
• Quinton de Kock  – 97 Runs (Not Out)

Also read: Watch: Virat’s helmet blow sparks fiery response IPL 2025

With more matches ahead, the points table and player rankings are bound to see shifts as teams battle for dominance in IPL 2025. Fans eagerly await the next set of clashes as the competition heats up!

An unexpected incident took place during the IPL 2025 match on March 26, when a man was spotted trying to bring security with him to see Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The occurrence, which rapidly became a trend on social media, saw the security staff members struggling with the man while they took control of the situation.

Security Stops Fan’s Bold Move:

Surrounded by the excitement of the game, the fan, who wanted to meet Shah Rukh Khan, climbed over the barriers and hastened towards him. Still, security personnel managed to act quickly so that the fan could not reach the KKR co-owner. There are plenty of social media posts showing the moment when a few security personnel had to act to make sure that the major event remained uninterrupted.

Kalesh over this guy tried to breach security to Meet SRK, got thrashed by Security Later pic.twitter.com/jgFqi2sCed

— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) March 26, 2025

Also read:-SRH vs LSG : Match 07 Weather and Pitch report IPL 2025

Another Security Breach Involving Riyan Parag

This wasn’t the only security breach of the night. Earlier in the match, another enthusiastic fan ran onto the field and fell at Riyan Parag’s feet, seeking his blessings while he was preparing to bowl. The incident briefly halted play before security officials rushed in to remove the invader. Parag, who has gained immense popularity in his home state of Assam, remained composed throughout the situation.

Fan breaches security to meet Riyan Parag! Cricket fever at its peak!🏃

[ Video Credits: @JioHotstar, @IPL #RiyanParag #RRvsKKR ] pic.twitter.com/lvW1kMcK97

— Shruti Dhore (@ShrutiDhore) March 26, 2025

Also read:-IPL 2025: Another security breach as fan falls at Riyan Parag’s feet during RR vs KKR

Mixed Reactions from the Public:

The fan was, as per reports, handled quite roughly after being stopped by the security. This led to the online community's mixed reactions. While some saw security observe their peacekeeping duties, a few people thought the issue was exaggerated. The incident reaffirms the fact that the management of highly enthusiastic fans at major sports occasions like the IPL, where emotions tend to run high, is fraught, and security concerns must always be attended to.

Fan managed to fall on the ground and touch Parag's feet:

At the IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Guwahati, with spirits running high, fans came to the ground and fell down at the feet of Riyan Parag while he was charging to get ready for his bowl. Security officials then took quick action and got the fan to help him to get away. This was the second security breach in IPL 2025, following a similar incident in the opening match when a fan ran in to touch Virat Kohli’s feet during the RCB vs KKR clash.

Fan breaches security to meet Riyan Parag! Cricket fever at its peak!🏃

[ Video Credits: @JioHotstar, @IPL #RiyanParag #RRvsKKR ] pic.twitter.com/lvW1kMcK97

— Shruti Dhore (@ShrutiDhore) March 26, 2025

Also read:SRH vs LSG : Match 07 Weather and Pitch report IPL 2025

KKR’s dominant win over Rajasthan Royals:

Parag, leading the RR team again, failed to bat well and got caught by Quinton de Kock off Varun Chakaravarthy’s bowling, scoring close to 0. Rajasthan posted an under-par score of 151/9, with the top scorer being Dhruv Jurel with 33. KKR’s bowlers, Chakaravarthy, Moeen Ali, Harshit Rana, and Vaibhav Arora, grab two wickets each.

KKR easily outdoes the target, scoring 153/2 in only 18.5 overs, with Quinton de Kock's lively half-century being the catalyst for the chase. KKR victoriously defeated the opponent with 8 wickets; thus, they are still at the top of the IPL table.

The play between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 26, 2025, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati promised to be a thrilling one, with both teams aiming to put their best foot forward at the beginning of the championship.

Match Details:

• Date: March 26, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati​Pitch Report

Also Read:-RR playing 11 vs. KKR: IPL 2025 match 6

Weather and Pitch Conditions:

Weather:

• The evening was mild with temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and humidity being 60%.
• It was dry, and no rain was forecast, which means the game would go on undisturbed.​

Pitch:

• The Barsapara Cricket Stadium is a pitch that is good for the batsmen, as it has the right height and offers a great palm.
• Also, spinners can take advantage of the fact that the surface will wear out during the game.
• The actual first round score falls within the range of 170-180, saying that it should be a high-scoring match. Balkingly, chasing teams have had a 67% win rate when typing first

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The match was set to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams fielding strong line-ups and the pitch conditions favoring an exciting contest.

Win % of the Batting 1st: 33%​

Win% of the Bowling 1st: 67%

Life has been pretty rocky for Ishan Kishan after he was released by the Mumbai Indians (MI) before IPL 2025 but the young wicketkeeper batter has bounced back magnificently proving his critics wrong with a phenomenal performance for his new franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Kishan was once regarded as one of the most important players for MI, but things have not been as easy for Kishan ever since MI decided to release him off their roster.

BCCI Snubbing Contract and Indian’s Shocking Decision

He did not only face challenges after MI’s Kishan release but also was absent from domestic cricket leading to him being excluded from the BCCI’s central contracts. That rough patch coupled with the previously discussed factors led him not appearing on the personal diving list of the BCCI for a couple of years which affected his ability to play for other domestic teams too. Kishan being released came as a shock to many given the role he played while subsequently MI decided to retain Tilak Varma instead which left many scratching their heads as Kishan has helped MI tremendously.

ALSO READ:-Why Simarjeet Singh Was Picked Over Chahar & Zampa?

Kishan’s Redemption with SRH Came In The Form of Flexibility

When Kishan made his first appearance for On a positive note, he on debut managed to score over one hundred runs against the *Rajasthan Royals* batting with a strike rate of slightly under 250. It was not too long before people began calling this phenomenal launch SRH to become the pitching hub for players trying to held ranging of 286/6 which ended up being the second highest number of runs scored goals behind the Mumbai Indians.

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Chahar’s Absence and Zampa’s Position

Deepak Chahar had a medical emergency which meant that he was not available for selection. That meant the team needed an alternative pacer. At the same time, Adam Zampa, a specialist leg-spinner, was also absent because the conditions of the pitch and the match were spin unfriendly.

ALSO READ:-DC VS LSG: Weather and Pitch report

Tactical Decision and Simarjeet’s Form

Simarjeet Singh was chosen due to his ability to bowl at different phases of the game, making him an ideal selection for balance in the squad. Singh was a dominant figure in the pace attack due to the advanced form he had been in recently. This combined with his fitness and ability to perform under pressure made him stand out.

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The selection of Simarjeet Singh was an intelligent decision in order to provide balance to bowling resources for the match and the conditions. The decision goes on to show the faith the coaches have in our younger, fitter players who perform in difficult conditions.