With both Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) stuck at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table, Match 62 in Delhi may not affect the playoff race—but it still holds emotional and strategic value. Most notably, it’s MS Dhoni’s return to the capital after a long gap, possibly for the last time.

Both Teams Hoping to End on a High Note

It has been a tough season for both CSK and RR. Neither team lived up to expectations, and both find themselves out of playoff contention. While Rajasthan Royals have one game left in their campaign, CSK too will look to finish strong and find some positives to take into the next season.

Royals’ Season Full of Gaps and Missed Opportunities

Rajasthan Royals have struggled throughout the tournament—be it with their bowling attack, batting depth, or lack of balance in the squad. They entered the season hoping to fix these issues along the way, but a weak auction left them short on quality, especially in the middle order and bowling unit.

Despite a few flashes of individual brilliance, the team never really found momentum. Their campaign will end in Delhi, and they will be desperate to walk away with at least one final win.

CSK’s Changing Approach and Dhoni’s Homecoming

Chennai Super Kings haven’t had it easy either. They were hit by multiple player pull-outs, with four overseas players not returning at all. The ones who did return were seen in action just before the tournament resumed.

While CSK has long been known for backing experience and sticking to their core strategy, this season might mark the beginning of a shift in mindset. With replacement signings and experiments in the playing XI, CSK seems to be looking ahead.

One of the biggest highlights of this match is the return of MS Dhoni to Delhi. The capital crowd is expected to turn up in big numbers, knowing this might be their last chance to see the legend in action.

CSK vs RR: Dream11 Prediction – Players to Watch

Here’s a look at the suggested Dream11 team for this clash:

My Dream11 Team:

• Ayush Mhatre
• Urvil Patel
• Yashasvi Jaiswal (Vice-Captain)
• Sanju Samson
• Dewald Brevis
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Shivam Dube
• Khaleel Ahmed
• Noor Ahmad (Captain)
• Wanindu Hasaranga
• Tushar Deshpande

Probable Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings:
Devon Conway, Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Anshul Kamboj, R Ashwin.

Rajasthan Royals:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Lhuan-dre Pretorius/Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kwena Maphaka, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Final Thoughts

While this match won’t impact the playoff scenario, it still promises excitement, especially with MS Dhoni’s presence. For fans of both teams, it’s a chance to cheer once more and end the season with hope. And for Dream11 players, this match could be a great opportunity to score some last-minute fantasy points.

Let’s see who ends their campaign on a winning note.