New Delhi, May 20 — Chennai Super Kings will face Rajasthan Royals in Match 62 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday. With both sides already eliminated from playoff contention and occupying the bottom two spots on the table, the encounter serves as a mere formality — a dead rubber with pride at stake.
For CSK, this marks their penultimate outing of the season. The five-time champions have endured a disappointing campaign, winning just three of their 12 matches so far. Despite the poor run, CSK has seen promise in the emergence of young talents like Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis, who have shown glimpses of brilliance in limited opportunities.
Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, are playing their final match of the season. Led by Sanju Samson, the team is coming off a defeat to Punjab Kings and will look to sign off on a high to give their fans something to cheer about. The Royals emerged victorious the last time they faced CSK, which could provide a psychological edge.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 62, IPL 2025
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Date & Time: Tuesday, May 20, 7:30 PM IST
- Broadcast: JioStar Network channels
- Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website)
Pitch Report:
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is expected to be dry and on the slower side, with assistance for spinners due to patches of grass. The average first-innings score from the last 10 matches is a healthy 216, indicating a good batting surface initially. However, dew could become a crucial factor in the second innings, likely influencing the toss-winning captain to field first. In the previous match at the venue between DC and GT, batters dominated as bowlers struggled to contain the scoring.