Chennai Super Kings Face Rajasthan Royals in Final League Match

New Delhi, India – The 62nd match of the TATA IPL 2025 is set to take place between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday, May 20, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams have been eliminated from the playoff race and will now compete for pride as they conclude their seasons.

Rajasthan Royals are expected to win the toss again, as teams at this venue have favored bowling first due to the evening dew and a flat pitch. Perfect weather conditions are anticipated for a high-scoring encounter. Currently, both teams sit at the bottom of the points table.

The lineups for both teams feature prominent players. CSK is set to include Ayush Mhatre, Devon Conway, and MS Dhoni, while RR has Sanju Samson leading the side, supported by a strong batting order that includes Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag.

Sanju Samson, captain of RR, confirmed that they will chase once again, acknowledging their struggles with chasing this season but emphasizing their commitment to the game. “No hiding from it,” said Samson about their decision.

Fans are eager to see if it will be MS Dhoni’s last appearance in IPL after a long and illustrious career. The crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium showed evident enthusiasm as they chanted for Dhoni, who received a massive welcome as he stepped onto the field.

The match is especially significant as both teams are hoping to end their campaigns on a positive note. If RR loses, they will finish last in the league, while CSK could improve their position but would need a convincing win against Gujarat Titans in their next match.

As excitement builds, many fans have taken to social media, giving their predictions and expressing their hopes for their favorite players. An interesting statistical note was made: RR’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a young talent born shortly before the 2011 World Cup, shares the field with cricket legend MS Dhoni tonight.