IPL 2025: RR vs CSK head-to-head record, key toss stats in Guwahati

Rajasthan Royals (RR) are looking to bounce back from their crushing defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as they take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on a slow-turning track in IPL 2025 clash in Guwahati. CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and decided to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals on the night.  Check IPL 2025 Match 11: RR vs CSK live score, match updates and full scorecard here

 

Facing CSK might provide some relief, as the opposition also appears unsettled under inexperienced skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. RR’s spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal, though past their prime, could still exploit conditions against CSK’s batting line-up, which struggles against spin. Meanwhile, RR’s Indian pacers, including Sandeep Sharma, lack consistency.

 

 

CSK, on the other hand, lacks an overseas batting stalwart like Devon Conway and does not possess a strong bowling attack, with Tushar Deshpande and Khaleel Ahmed not being major threats. Additionally, they lack a quality spinner to take advantage of the conditions. With both teams struggling in certain areas, RR might feel more comfortable in familiar conditions, making this an important match for their campaign recovery. 

 

RR vs CSK head-to-head: 

Out of 29 encounters between RR and CSK in the IPL, CSK have won 16 times while RR emerged victorious on 13 occasions.

 

Overall

• Total matches played: 29
• RR won: 13
• CSK won: 16
• N/R: 0

RR vs CSK head-to-head at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati 

The match between RR and CSK on Sunday will be their first match against each other at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium. 

 

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati (In T20s Since 2021)

• Matches - 17, Bat 1st Won – 9, Bat 2nd Won – 7, N/R - 1
• Avg 1st Inns score – 162/6 (Run Rate – 8.10)
• Lowest Total Defended – 131, Highest Target Chased – 223
• 200+ Totals: 4 times in 16 matches* | Sixes Per Match – 10* (excl. no-results)
• Pace: Overs% - 51, Wkts – 85, Avg – 33.1, Eco – 8.8
• Spin: Overs% - 49, Wkts – 81, Avg – 25.3, Eco – 6.8

Winning Score at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati (in T20s since 2021)

• 1st Inns score 160+: Mts – 7, Bat 1st Won – 6, Bat 2nd Won – 1
• 1st Inns score 140 to 160: Mts – 5, Bat 1st Won – 2, Bat 2nd Won – 3
• 1st Inns score below 140: Mts – 4, Bat 1st Won – 1, Bat 2nd Won - 3

Overall Team Record:

• RR: Mts – 5, Won – 1, Lost – 3, N/R - 1 (Win % - 25)

Highest % of Spin Overs Bowled since 2021 in T20s (IPL Venues):

• 50% – Lucknow
• 49% – Guwahati
• 46% – Jaipur
• 45% – Mullanpur
• 44% - Chennai

Top performers in RR vs CSK matches:

 

Former RR and CSK player Shane Watson is the highest run-scorer in RR vs CSK matches with a total of 711 runs. CSK’s Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni are the next two on the list with 659 and 556 runs respectively.

 

On the bowling front, once again Ravindra Jadeja, who played for both RR and CSK, holds the top spot in the top wicket-takers list with 20 scalps. Dwayne Bravo and Ravichandran Ashwin are the next two on the list with 16 wickets each.

 

What happened the last time these two sides met in IPL 2024?

 

The last time these two teams clashed in the IPL was in Chennai for match number 61 of IPL 2024. In the match, RR won the toss and opted to bat first. However, their decision backfired as despite the 35-ball 47 from Riyan Parag, they could only post 141 for 5 after 20 overs in the first innings. In reply, CSK’s skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, with his unbeaten 42, led his side to a five-wicket win. 

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