Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Ravindra Jadeja
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Top 5 Must-Pick Players
Ravindra Jadeja
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Matheesha Pathirana
Sanju Samson
Jos Buttler
Full Player Rankings
| # | Player | Team | Role | Credits | Form | Venue | Pitch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Ravindra Jadeja | | All-rounder | 9 | 82 | 16.5 | 18 | 93.2 |
| VC | Yashasvi Jaiswal | | Batter | 10 | 90 | 15 | 18 | 90.7 |
| 3 | Matheesha Pathirana | | Bowler | 9 | 85 | 15 | 16.5 | 86.2 |
| 4 | Sanju Samson | | WK-Batter | 9.5 | 76 | 15 | 16.5 | 85.1 |
| 5 | Jos Buttler | | WK-Batter | 10 | 72 | 15 | 16.5 | 83.2 |
| 6 | Trent Boult | | Bowler | 9 | 74 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 82.5 |
| 7 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | | Batter | 9.5 | 78 | 15 | 16.5 | 82.4 |
| 8 | Yuzvendra Chahal | | Bowler | 8.5 | 75 | 15 | 16.5 | 81.5 |
| 9 | Devon Conway | | Batter | 9 | 72 | 15 | 16.5 | 79.8 |
| 10 | MS Dhoni | | WK-Batter | 8.5 | 55 | 15 | 16.5 | 74.8 |
Pitch Report — ACA Stadium
The ACA Stadium in Guwahati offers a fresh, well-grassed pitch that assists seamers early before flattening out. Scores of 160-175 are competitive here. The ground has hosted limited IPL matches, adding an element of unpredictability.
Both batting first and chasing have worked here. Teams may prefer to bat first given the unknown dew factor at this relatively new IPL venue.
Head-to-Head Record
Chennai Super Kings have been dominant against Rajasthan Royals, winning 16 of 26 encounters. Sanju Samson's heroics have kept RR competitive, but CSK's consistency has been the hallmark of this rivalry.
CSK vs RR — Match Preview
MS Dhoni's potentially final IPL season begins in Guwahati as Chennai Super Kings take on Rajasthan Royals. The emotional weight of this match is immense — every Dhoni innings could be his last in CSK yellow. On the other side, RR's explosive batting lineup featuring Jaiswal and Buttler makes them genuine title contenders. Guwahati's passionate cricket fans will create a memorable atmosphere for what could be one of Dhoni's final IPL appearances.
Why Watch This Match
- MS Dhoni's potentially final IPL season begins — every match is a farewell
- Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Matheesha Pathirana — future of Indian cricket on display
- CSK's spin-heavy attack vs RR's aggressive batting approach
- Guwahati's growing reputation as an electric IPL venue