RR vs CSK Probable Playing XIs: A Clash of Titans in Guwahati
Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 11th league stage match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Sunday, March 29th, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Both teams are eager to bounce back from recent setbacks, setting the stage for a compelling encounter.
RR's Challenge: Reclaiming Form and a Young Debut
The Royals, currently languishing at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table after consecutive losses, are keen to secure their first home points in front of stand-in captain Riyan Parag’s fans. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s performance has been under scrutiny, and a significant change is anticipated at the top of the batting order.
RR's Likely Playing XI:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Youngest IPL debutant at 14 years old)
- Sanju Samson
- Riyan Parag (C)
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Tushar Deshpande
- Sandeep Sharma
Impact Player Options for RR:
- Nitish Rana
- Aakash Madhwal
- Shubham Dubey
CSK's Quest: Recovering from a Setback
CSK, reeling from a 50-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, also needs a victory to regain momentum. The team management will be looking for improved performances from key batters.
CSK's Probable Playing XI:
- Rachin Ravindra
- Rahul Tripathi
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
- Deepak Hooda
- Sam Curran
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni (WK)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Matheesha Pathirana
- K haleel Ahmed
Impact Player Options for CSK:
- Shivam Dube
- Anshul Kamboj
- Vijay Shankar
Key Players to Watch:
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The young Royals batsman will be under the spotlight for his IPL debut.
- MS Dhoni: All eyes will be on the CSK captain and his batting position after recent criticism.
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Location: Guwahati [Gauhati], India
Published: March 29, 2025, 18:37 IST