Legendary MS Dhoni is set for action once again as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will cross swords with Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday, May 20. Both sides come into this neutral-venue encounter after underwhelming campaigns, with key issues in their batting departments contributing to their struggles.
CSK have lacked consistency at the top of the order, which has left them on the back foot in several matches. In contrast, RR have had solid starts from their openers, but their middle and lower order have failed to step up—particularly when chasing targets.
Batting has been the Achilles’ heel for both teams this season. With the match set to be played on a small ground known for big totals, the team that puts together a stronger batting performance is likely to gain the upper hand.
Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium has offered high-scoring thrillers this season. In the most recent match, Gujarat Titans comfortably chased down 200 without losing a wicket against Delhi Capitals. The average first-innings total here in IPL 2025 stands at around 190. Short boundaries and potential dew under lights suggest another high-scoring contest is on the cards.
Weather Forecast
Expect a hot and dry evening in Delhi, with temperatures hovering between 35–37°C. Humidity is likely to stay near 35%, accompanied by mild winds. Fortunately, there’s no rain forecast, paving the way for a full 40-over match.
Head-to-Head Record
Chennai hold a narrow historical advantage, leading 16-14 in past meetings. However, Rajasthan have dominated recent encounters, winning 7 of the last 9 matches since 2020. In their previous clash this season, RR triumphed in Guwahati.
Match Prediction
CSK’s bowling unit has shown more discipline and variety on flat pitches—often the deciding factor in such conditions. That edge could prove decisive, making them favourites to overcome Rajasthan in this clash.
Where to Watch
Catch the action live on the Star Sports Network or stream it via the JioCinema app and website.
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