{"id":22053,"date":"2025-03-30T11:22:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T05:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=582592"},"modified":"2025-03-30T11:22:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T05:52:15","slug":"rr-vs-csk-will-deepak-hooda-play-todays-match-ms-dhoni-likely-to-promote-himself-in-batting-order-after-rcb-collapse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/rr-vs-csk-will-deepak-hooda-play-todays-match-ms-dhoni-likely-to-promote-himself-in-batting-order-after-rcb-collapse\/","title":{"rendered":"RR vs CSK: Will Deepak Hooda play today\u2019s match? MS Dhoni likely to promote himself in batting order after RCB collapse"},"content":{"rendered":"

After suffering a 50-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)<\/strong> at home, Chennai Super Kings (CSK)<\/strong> are eyeing key changes ahead of their clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR)<\/strong> in Guwahati on Sunday<\/strong>. The five-time champions were outplayed in all departments in their last game and now find themselves in a position where correcting tactical errors<\/strong> is crucial.<\/p>\n

Tripathi, Hooda likely to be dropped<\/h3>\n

One of CSK\u2019s biggest concerns has been the poor form of Rahul Tripathi<\/strong> and Deepak Hooda<\/strong>, both of whom failed to fire again versus RCB. With back-to-back underwhelming outings, the team management is expected to drop both batters<\/strong>. In their place, Devon Conway<\/strong> is likely to return to the playing XI and open alongside skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad<\/strong>, with Rachin Ravindra<\/strong> moving to number three.<\/p>\n

Dhoni to bat higher?<\/h3>\n

Another surprising move from CSK was sending MS Dhoni to bat at No. 9<\/strong> despite his explosive form. The former captain scored a quickfire 30 off 16 balls<\/strong> with a strike rate nearing 190<\/strong>, and many believe an earlier entry could have changed the game\u2019s outcome. All eyes will be on whether Gaikwad pushes Dhoni up the order against RR.<\/p>\n

Predicted CSK Playing XI vs RR:<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Position<\/th>\nPlayer<\/th>\nRole<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.<\/td>\nRuturaj Gaikwad (C)<\/td>\nBatter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nDevon Conway<\/td>\nBatter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nRachin Ravindra<\/td>\nBatter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nShivam Dube<\/td>\nAll-rounder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nVijay Shankar<\/td>\nAll-rounder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nMS Dhoni (WK)<\/td>\nBatter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nRavindra Jadeja<\/td>\nAll-rounder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nSam Curran<\/td>\nAll-rounder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nRavichandran Ashwin<\/td>\nAll-rounder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nNoor Ahmed<\/td>\nBowler<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nKhaleel Ahmed<\/td>\nBowler<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Impact<\/td>\nPathirana\/Kamboj<\/td>\nBowler<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Spin to dominate in Guwahati<\/h3>\n

The surface in Guwahati is known to assist spinners, making Ashwin, Jadeja, and Noor Ahmed<\/strong> vital assets for CSK. With additional support from Shankar, Curran, and Khaleel<\/strong> in the pace department, CSK appear better balanced this time\u2014if the XI is picked wisely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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