Final result
Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs
Player of the match: N Rana
Result · Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · RR 16–16 CSKVenue par · 188Chase success · 48%POTM · N Rana
Match preview & overview
Royals hold off Chennai's late charge to win by 6 runs at Guwahati
Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 runs in an IPL T20 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on 30 March 2025. Rajasthan posted 182 for 9 from their 20 overs, driven by a powerplay of 79 runs for 1 wicket. Chennai gave chase with purpose and finished on 176 for 6, with 54 runs coming in the final five overs, but they could never quite claw back the deficit built in the first six. N Rana took the Player of the Match award. Chennai had won the toss and chose to field, following a pattern common at this ground, but for the third time in their last four meetings, Rajasthan had the last word.
The match turned on the powerplay contrast. Rajasthan's 79 runs inside six overs put them in a commanding position against a target they would set at 183. Chennai's reply started more cautiously, reaching 42 for 1 at the same stage. That 37-run gap in the first six overs effectively shaped the whole chase. The Super Kings' middle-overs phase was their strongest, 80 runs for 3 wickets between overs seven and fifteen, but it still left them needing more from the death than they could manage.
For Rajasthan, the middle overs cost them too: four wickets fell for 66 runs between overs seven and fifteen, and the death brought another four scalps for just 37. Had they batted through those phases more cleanly, the target might have been beyond Chennai entirely.
Pitch report & venue insights
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati — 25-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2017–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
25
T20 matches hosted
188
Avg 1st-innings score
164
Avg 2nd-innings score
48%
Chase success rate
48
Avg powerplay runs
76%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
32 completed meetings, level at 16–16
Seasons 2007–2026
Series standing
Rajasthan Royals
Chennai Super Kings32
Total meetings
0
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102026RR won by 8 wickets
2025RR won by 6 wickets
2025RR won by 6 runs
2024CSK won by 5 wickets
2023RR won by 32 runs
2023RR won by 3 runs
2022RR won by 5 wickets
2021RR won by 7 wickets
2021CSK won by 45 runs
2020RR won by 7 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Rajasthan's powerplay set the platform
Rajasthan Royals raced to 79 runs for 1 wicket in the first six overs, well above Barsapara's powerplay average of 47 runs. That foundation proved decisive when their middle order gave back four wickets for 66 runs between overs seven and fifteen.
Angle 02
Chennai's death-overs surge came too late
Angle 03
N Rana named Player of the Match
Angle 04
Head-to-head record now tilted towards Rajasthan
Angle 05
Venue's toss bias played out. Sort of
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may carry more interest than outright result lines at Barsapara, where the powerplay phase has historically produced aggressive scoring from both sides.
- The venue's 46 per cent chase success rate across 25 matches suggests first-innings total markets could be worth closer attention when Barsapara hosts IPL fixtures.
- Player performance markets for spinners may be less attractive here if the pitch plays true and batting conditions remain favourable through the middle overs.
- Given the head-to-head is perfectly balanced at 16 wins each over 32 meetings, outright markets between these two sides may reflect genuine uncertainty. Recent form lines are worth reviewing before engaging.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings
Who won the Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings IPL match on 30 March 2025?
Rajasthan Royals won the match by 6 runs at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Rajasthan posted 182 for 9 and Chennai fell short on 176 for 6.
Who won the Player of the Match award?
N Rana was awarded Player of the Match in this fixture. The game was decided by just 6 runs, making individual contributions across both sides significant.
What is the head-to-head record between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings?
Across 32 IPL meetings, both sides have won 16 matches each with no no-results. However, Rajasthan have won four of the last five encounters between the two teams.
Where to watch IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can also stream via Sky Go or purchase a day pass through NOW TV without a full subscription.
Who won the toss and what did they decide?
Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to field. This is in line with Barsapara's tendency, where teams choose to field at a rate of 73 per cent across 25 T20 matches at the venue.
What was Rajasthan Royals' form going into this match?
Rajasthan had lost their two most recent IPL outings before this game, falling to Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2025. Chennai had also lost their most recent match, going down to Royal Challengers Bangalore before beating Mumbai Indians.
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Photo credits (2)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source