The eighteenth edition of the Indian Premier League is going to see the clash of the inaugural season’s finalists when Rajasthan Royals lock horns against Chennai Super Kings in match 11 at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Both teams will arrive at the stadium at the back of some bad losses and will look to get back to winning ways. Rajasthan Royals have lost their opening two fixtures against SRH and KKR while CSK has a win and a loss each. Rajasthan Royals currently sits at the bottom of the league standings while CSK sits at 7th spot. Chennai and Rajasthan have clashed against each other on 29 previous occasions. Chennai holds the bragging rights in this rivalry with 16 victories to their name in comparison to Rajasthan’s 13. Rajasthan has failed to deliver with the current playing eleven and should make tactical changes to find their winning combination before they lag too far behind in the toughest T20 league.
Here are 3 changes Rajasthan should make ahead of their clash against CSK.
3. Promote Shimron Hetmyer
The West Indian power-hitter came to the crease at number 8 against Kolkata Knight Riders. Though known for his hitting abilities, Hetmyer is versatile enough to play higher up the order and provides a left-handed option in the lower middle order. Batting in the middle order shall enable him to face more deliveries and make a bigger impact.
2. Replace Jofra Archer
The English pace sensation has been taken to the cleaners in the first two matches of IPL 2025. Archer has conceded runs at more than 12 runs an over so far this season. Such poor form calls for reinforcement, which Rajasthan possesses in their squad. Rajasthan may give a chance to young South African pacer Kwena Maphaka considering Chennai’s top order’s weak record against left-handed pacers.
1. Keep Jurel at Number 5
Dhruv Jurel is undoubtedly Rajasthan’s best bet with the bat in current times. The keeper has already scored a half-century this season. Rajasthan experimented with Jurel’s batting position against KKR and it heavily contributed to their loss. Jurel should be allowed to bat at number five to give Rajasthan the best chance to open their scoring account.
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