In the ongoing Indian Premier League, the blockbuster clash is on the horizon with Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals coming face-to-face in the 61st match on Sunday at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The encounter holds immense significance for both teams as their playoffs chances hang in the balance.

CSK find themselves in such a position where a defeat could jeopardize their playoff aspirations, therefore this encounter puts them in a critical position. Defending champions CSK have faced a rollercoaster ride this season, failing to stamp their authority in the tournament. They are up against the most consistent side, looking to qualify for the playoffs. 

RR have been on the song with their stellar performances on the back of excellent spin bowling led by veteran R Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal. CSK’s batting at the top of the order has struggled to maintain momentum, compelling the side to bring back Rachin Ravindra in their last game against GT, but that decision didn’t yield any fruitful result, with young Kiwi contributing one run. CSK have two games left in the tournament and this one is really crucial for them to win. 

On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals, under the leadership of Sanju Samson, have been absolutely terrific. They are positioned second on the points table as they look forward to stepping into the playoffs. They are coming off two consecutive defeats, but they have explosive batting lineup capable of dismantling CSK. 

Head to Head

Matches - 28

CSK Won - 15

RR Won - 13

CSK Probable XI: Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande (Imp - Simarjeet Singh)

RR Probable XI: : Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Riyan Parag, Shubham Dubey, Donovan Ferreira, Rovman Powell, R Ashwin, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma (Imp - Yuzvendra Chahal)