Chennai Super Kings seems to be in big trouble before IPL 2026. Injuries of players are weakening the team. The biggest name in the list of injured players for the franchise is that of former captain MS Dhoni. Dhoni’s presence on the field proves to be very beneficial for Chennai. Apart from this, the team’s young star batsman Dewald Brevis is also reportedly a victim of injury.

Without Dhoni and Brevis, it will be a big challenge for Chennai captain Ruturaj Gaikwad to select 11 players for the match against Rajasthan. Dhoni’s experience is beneficial for the team. At the same time, due to the absence of Brevis, who is famous for his explosive batting, the team’s batting order may look weak. Last season, Brewis batted brilliantly for the team and scored 225 runs in 6 innings at a strike rate of 180.

Chennai’s playing 11 without Dhoni Brevis

Sanju Samson can compensate Dhoni to some extent in the match. Like Mahi, there is full hope that he will be seen behind the wicket. Sanju can be seen with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad at the opening. After this, completing the top order, Ayush Mhatre can be seen at number three.

Then in the absence of Dewald Brevis, the middle order can start with Sarfaraz Khan or Urvil Patel. After this, left-handed Shivam Dubey can be seen at number five. Spin all-rounder Prashantveer, worth Rs 14.20 crore, can be given a chance at number six.

Karthik Sharma can be sent as a finisher at number seven. Karthik was also bought by the franchise for a price of Rs 14.20 crore.

Bowling department can be like this

Jamie Overton, Khalil Ahmed, Noor Ahmed and Matt Henry can be seen in the bowling department of the team.

CSK’s probable playing 11 for the match

Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel/Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dubey, Prashantvir, Karthik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Khalil Ahmed, Noor Ahmed and Matt Henry.

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CSK vs RR IPL 2026 3rd Match Highlights: In the third match of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings badly. After playing first, Chennai had scored only 127 runs in 19.4 overs. In reply, Rajasthan Royals chased the target losing only two wickets in 12.1 overs. For Rajasthan, Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a half-century in just 15 balls. Vaibhav played an innings of 52 runs in 17 balls. During this, Vaibhav had completed his half-century in just 15 balls.

In the match, Rajasthan captain Riyan Parag won the toss and decided to bowl. Rain was seen before the match. Due to rain, the pitch was kept covered for a long time, which helped a lot to the bowlers of the team who came out to bowl first. Joffra Archer, Nandre Berger and Ravindra Jadeja took 2 wickets each for the team. Apart from this, Brijesh Sharma, Sandeep Sharma and Ravi Bishnoi took 1-1 wicket in their account.

For Rajasthan, Joffra Archer and Nandre Berger took full advantage of the pitch and kept the Chennai batsmen in a bind. Chennai’s top order looked a complete flop. The team had lost 3 wickets at the score of just 19 runs. During this time, Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad, who came to open for the team, played innings of 6 runs each. Apart from this, Ayush Mhatre, who came at number three, was out without opening his account. Similarly, Chennai’s wickets kept falling gradually and the team could not reach a big total.

Rajasthan’s wonder in run chase

Rajasthan Royals, who set out for the run chase, adopted an aggressive style from the very beginning. For the team, the opening pair of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal did wonders and made a partnership of 75 runs in 38 balls for the first wicket. The first blow to the team came in the form of Suryavanshi. After this, Jaiswal along with Dhruv Jurel made a partnership of 24 runs in 13 balls for the second wicket.

After this, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag made an unbroken partnership of 29 runs in 22 balls for the third wicket and helped the team cross the victory line.

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CSK vs rr highlights IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals have defeated Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets. In this match, Chennai scored 187 runs in the first play, in response to which Rajasthan has won with 6 wickets in the 18th over. Both teams have been out of the playoff race, in such a situation, Rajasthan has won with 17 balls remaining in the fight for credit. This IPL of CSK is a total 10th defeat in 2025.

Rajasthan Royals had a target of 188 runs, in response to which he started very well. Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed by 36 runs in 19 balls in a stormy style. There was a brilliant partnership of 98 runs between Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Suryavanshi for the second wicket. Samson was dismissed for 41 off 31 balls. When Samson was out, Rajasthan still had to score 53 runs to win.

After the dismissal of Samson, the Rajasthan team scored 3 more runs, when Vaibhav Suryavanshi also continued for 57 runs. Ryan Parag’s bat also remained silent in the third consecutive match, which was dismissed by 3 runs off 4 balls. After that Dhruv Jurlel and Shimron Hetmyer worked to ensure Rajasthan’s victory. Jurael returned unbeaten in a 31 -run storm in 12 balls, while Hetmyer also contributed 12 runs in 5 balls.

CSK’s 10th defeat

This is the 10th defeat of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025. So far, in the 13 matches played in the season, it has only 3 wins and this team is currently at the bottom of the points table. For Chennai, Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Bravis scored a rage of 43 and 42 runs respectively, but could not ensure their team’s victory. On the other hand, with this victory, Rajasthan Royals have now got 8 points.

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Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals: In IPL 2025, there will be a clash between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals today. This match will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both teams are out of the playoff race. Nevertheless, there may be an exciting contest between Chennai and Rajasthan.

Chennai Super Kings have played 12 matches in IPL 2025 so far. During this time, MS Dhoni’s team has won only 3 matches. Chennai has suffered defeat in 9 matches. Chennai ranks the lowest 10th position in the points table. Talking about Rajasthan Royals, she has won only 3 matches in 12 matches. Rajasthan has suffered defeat in 10 matches.

Who ahead in the head to head?

MS Dhoni’s team in the head to head between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals is heavy. Chennai has defeated Rajasthan 16 times so far. At the same time, Samson’s team has defeated Chennai 14 matches. In 2020, the upper hand of Rajasthan has been seen heavy. In the last five years, 9 matches have been played between the two teams. During this time, Rajasthan has won seven matches.

Pitch report

Delhi’s pitch is of two types this season. The pitch on which the match of Delhi and Gujarat was played is batting friendly. At the same time, its equal pitch is slow. Now the thing to see will be on which pitch will the match between Chennai and Rajasthan be played. The effect of dew will be there. In such a situation, the team winning the toss can decide to bowl first.

Who will win?

Talking about the prevention of the match of Chennai and Rajasthan, both teams are on par. Any team can win in this match. Nevertheless, the winning team is more likely to win the target.

Chennai Super Kings potential playing XI- Ayush Mhatre, Davon Conway, Urvil Patel, Rabindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dubey, MS Dhoni, R Ashwin, Noor Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj and Khalil Ahmed

Impact Player- Nathan Ellis/Mathisha Pathirana

Rajasthan Royals potential playing XI- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson, Ryan Parag, Dhruv Jurael, Luan-Dre Pytorius, Vanindu Hasranga, Quena Mafaka, Tushar Deshpande, Kumar Kartikeya and Falar Faruki

Impact Player- Ashok Sharma/Shubham Dubey