IPL 2025: Large Change Vs RR after disastrous losses for CSK RCB

The Super Kings of Chennai have made two significant changes to play for the IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals on 30 March. Jamie Overton has replaced Sam Curan, while Vijay Shankar arrives for an out-of-form Deepak Hooda. While Huda was lacking in the last two matches of CSK against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore -Sscoring 3 and 4, the impact of curan was also negligible.

Next Royal Challengers Bangalore to their disappointing loss, CSK aims to bounce back to Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Ruturaj Gikwad -led side tried to overcome his first defeat from RCB in Chepuk since 2008. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals captained by Ryan Parag are still looking for their first win this season. Despite the back-to-back defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad And Kolkata Knight Riders, He has maintained his previous play XI, showing confidence in his squad.

IPL 2025, RR vs CSK: Score and Update

CSK’s performance against RCB raised eyebrows, especially MS Dhoni batted at number 9, when the required rate was more than 15 runs. The lack of harmony in both batting and bowling was clear, only Noor Ahmed showed some promise. Mathesh Pathirana bowled an affordable bowling in 19th, but by then, RCB had already scored 176 runs, causing irreparable damage.

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In contrast, Rajasthan Royals have seen equally unresolved for the team coached by Rahul Dravid. Managing 286 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad and managing just 151 against Kolkata Knight Riders shows his incompatibility. The decrease in the form of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ryan Parag has put a lot of pressure on Sanju Samson, while Nitish Rana has struggled to affect.

RR vs CSK, IPL 2025: Playing Games

Rajasthan Royals playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Ryan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurael (W), Shimron Hetmier, Vanindu Hasranga, Jofra Archer, Mahech Thekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

Chennai Super Kings are playing XI: Rachin Rabindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gikwad (C), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (W), Jamie Overton, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmed, Mathhesh Pathirana, Khalil Ahmed

Both teams have their own issues to solve, but the strategic adjustment of CSK can give them an edge. Rajasthan will have to find its rhythm quickly if they are to break their defeat.