Match 62 of IPL 2025 sees two heavyweights—Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals—clash at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, albeit with nothing to lose. Both teams have already bowed out of the playoff race, making this a dead rubber on paper, but expect both sides to fight hard to end their campaigns with pride. CSK, the five-time champions, find themselves surprisingly at the bottom of the points table, while RR sit just one spot above them in ninth.
Interestingly, both sides are playing away from their traditional home venues due to a revised IPL schedule post-break. The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium has shown variable behaviour—low bounce often assists the spinners, but the small boundaries and recent high-scoring matches suggest that batters can still flourish. Dew might also play a pivotal role during the second innings.
Historically, there’s little to separate the two sides. In 30 IPL meetings, CSK lead with 16 wins to RR’s 14. Who can forget RR’s iconic win over CSK in the 2008 IPL final? While Chennai took the honours in their only face-off in IPL 2024, Rajasthan returned the favour this season with a win in Guwahati.
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Despite a poor campaign, CSK Rishabh Pant Confronts Digvesh Rathi Over Aggressive Celebration After Ishan Kishan’s Dismissalunearthed gems in Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis—both have shown flashes of brilliance in limited chances. For RR, this final outing is a chance to lift spirits after their recent loss to Punjab Kings. With stars like Sanju Samson leading the charge, fans can still expect some fierce individual battles in this curtain-closer.
#1 Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Khaleel Ahmed
Left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has been one of the more effective bowlers in the Powerplay this season, swinging the new ball with control and pace. Jaiswal, on the other hand, has been in explosive form at the top for Rajasthan. While Khaleel has dismissed him twice in four T20 meetings, Jaiswal has countered with an aggressive strike rate of 200, suggesting a classic risk-versus-reward contest up front.
#2 Sanju Samson vs Noor Ahmad
Returning from injury, Sanju Samson showed glimpses of rhythm with a composed 20 against Punjab Kings. He’ll now face Noor, who has been sensational this season with 20 wickets—the second-most overall. The head-to-head suggests a psychological edge for Noor, having dismissed Samson twice in three T20 innings.
#3 Shivam Dube vs Wanindu Hasaranga
Shivam Dube’s clash with Wanindu Hasaranga adds to the tactical depth. Though Dube hasn’t been consistent, his ability to accelerate remains vital. In their brief T20 history, Hasaranga has dismissed Dube once in three outings, but the left-hander’s strike rate of 215 against the Sri Lankan shows he won’t hold back in taking the attack to spin.
