CSK vs RR – Toss Update, Playing XI and Match Prediction

Check out the playing XI, toss result, pitch report, and match prediction for today’s CSK vs RR IPL 2025 clash. Stay updated with key match insights and expert analysis.

IPL 2025 is entering its final lap, but for Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, the season is already a lost cause. Both teams have been shadows of their former selves, rooted to the bottom of the points table after enduring a string of underwhelming performances. Tonight’s showdown at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi won’t have any bearing on the playoff race — it’s as dead a rubber as they come. But there’s still one minor incentive: whoever wins avoids the dreaded wooden spoon. 

That may not sound like much, but for proud franchises like CSK and RR, even salvaging a bit of pride can matter. And more importantly, with the pressure off, this is the perfect opportunity to turn the spotlight on the future. For Chennai Super Kings, it could be a chance to give more game time to some of their promising prospects. Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Shaik Rasheed and Matheesha Pathirana — all could benefit from the freedom of a low-stakes game. 

Rajasthan Royals, too, have their own budding talents. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has already shown glimpses of what he’s capable of, while South African teen sensation Kwena Maphaka and the highly rated Lhuan-dre Pretorious bring a fresh edge to the squad. For RR, this match offers a chance to test combinations and give their youngsters a proper taste of high-level T20 cricket. 

So yes, while the playoffs are no longer in sight for either team, tonight’s fixture is far from meaningless. It’s a chance to lay the groundwork for next season, to discover hidden gems, and to give fans — who’ve stuck by their teams through a tough season — something to look forward to. This might just be the first chapter in a new rebuild for both CSK and RR. 

CSK vs RR Toss Update 

Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and they have decided to bowl first.

CSK vs RR Starting XI 

Both teams have a strong squad, and their Playing 11 is expected to feature some of the best names in world cricket. Here's a look at the possible lineups for CSK and RR:  

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Devon Conway, Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brewis, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravi Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj

Impact Subs: Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Anshul Kamoj, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravi Ashwin, Jamie Overton 

Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson(c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kwena Maphaka, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Yudhvir Singh

Impact Subs: Kunal Singh Rathore, Shubham Dubey, Lhuan-dre Pretoriu

CSK vs RR Match Prediction 

This match won’t affect the playoff picture, so both teams have the freedom to play without the weight of expectation. That said, neither side will want to end the season at the very bottom, so there's still some motivation to come out on top. Rajasthan Royals appear to have the edge, with a slightly stronger squad and a few players in better form — notably Yashasvi Jaiswal, who’s piled up 523 runs, and the exciting young Vaibhav Suryavanshi. On paper, they should be favourites. But they’ll be wary too — the last time they played in Delhi, they let a winning position slip and ended up losing to Delhi Capitals in a Super Over.