Rajasthan Royals’ challenge to finish the season on a high 

Betting Odds

Our Predictions

• Noor Ahmed has odds of 3.40 to be Chennai Super Kings' best bowler
• Wanindu Hasaranga has odds of 4.00 to be Rajasthan Royals' best bowler
• Chennai Super Kings have odds of 1.75 to hit the most sixes in the game
• Rajasthan Royals have odds of 1.98 to hit the most sixes in the game

MATCH PREVIEW    

It is the last week of league games in the Indian Premier League 2025. The 62nd game will see the Chennai Super Kings take on the Rajasthan Royals, with both teams already out of contention for the playoffs. The Chennai Super Kings defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders in the last game by a narrow margin and have slightly improved their odds for this game. They will want to avoid finishing last on the points table with a win. The Rajasthan Royals went down against the Punjab Kings, and this is their last game of the season. The side will look to sign off with a win, and it will be interesting to see which team has the last laugh in this game. 

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MS Dhoni's team defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by 2 wickets in the last game to end the latter’s hopes of reaching the playoffs. It has been the worst season for the team, where they have languished at the bottom of the points table. Their last win has improved their odds on cricket betting apps. They will look to rise on the points table with a win and avoid the shame of finishing last. 

Ayush Mhatre has earned much praise for his efforts, and the team needs a strong start from him and Shaik Rasheed. They tried an interesting middle-order combination in the last game and expect Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Dewald Brevis to add runs. The side will expect a strong show in the lower middle order from Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni, as it has been a weak area for the team.  

Khaleel Ahmed and Anshul Kamboj must strike early as the Rajasthan Royals' top order can take the game away from them. Noor Ahmed has been the best bowler for the team this season, and he must do well in the middle order with Ashwin. Ravindra Jadeja and Matheesha Pathirana will look to trouble the batters in the supporting role. 

Expected Starting XI for Chennai Super Kings    

MS Dhoni (c & wk), Urvil Patel, Ayush Mhatre, Ravindra Jadeja, Shaik Rasheed, Dewald Brevis, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Shivam Dube (Impact Player) 

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It was a heartbreaking loss for Sanju Samson’s team in the last game. They bravely went about the big run chase against the Punjab Kings but lost by 10 runs. It was a poor bowling performance that led to their failure. The lack of form among their bowlers brings down the odds for the team on cricket betting sites. Samson expects a better show from his bowlers in this game to finish the season on a high.     

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been the biggest find for the team this season, and he will look to deliver a good start with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Sanju Samson is a key batter, and he must add runs in the middle order with Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag. The team expects a good show in the supporting role from Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Shubham Dubey. 

After repeated failures this season, it will be a big challenge for the bowlers. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Tushar Deshpande must get early breakthroughs to put the team in a strong position. Kwena Maphaka will look to cement his place for the next season with a good show in the middle overs with Wanindu Hasaranga. Akash Madhwal and Riyan Parag must deliver the goods in the supporting roles. 

Expected Starting XI for Rajasthan Royals     

Sanju Samson (c & wk), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Kwena Maphaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tushar Deshpande, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Akash Madhwal, Shubham Dubey (Impact Player)

TOSS: To Bowl First     

Arun Jaitley Stadium has favored sides that chase scores. The wicket can be two-paced at times and causes worry in the batsmen's minds. A target score in mind is an advantage. The side winning the toss will likely go by records and invite the opposition to bat first in this game. 

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS     

There will be clear skies over Delhi. We expect the conditions to be hot. It will be a good track to bat on as the ball will come onto the bat nicely. There is little margin of error for the bowlers. The side batting first would like more than 180 runs on the board.  

OUR PREDICTION     

The Rajasthan Royals have struggled with their bowling this season. While the batting lineup has done the bowling attack let the team down in most games. The team will expect a better show from the bowling attack to do well in this game. The Chennai Super Kings come into this game with a win and have momentum. We expect a close contest but the Super Kings shall have a slight edge. 

Our prediction is for Chennai Super Kings to win