Delhi to Host CSK vs RR: Both Teams Out of Playoffs

Yes, with the venue change due to the rearranged final leg of IPL 2025, it's entirely possible that we've already seen the last of MS Dhoni at Chepauk — unless: CSK host a playoff match at home in future seasons, or Dhoni returns to play in IPL 2026. Given: CSK are already eliminated from the playoff race, This was their last home fixture, now shifted to Delhi, and Dhoni hasn't confirmed plans for next season, ...this could very well have been the unintended farewell at Chepauk — a quiet one, not marked by fanfare or a formal goodbye, unlike what many fans might have hoped for. On the Field While both CSK and RR have underwhelmed in 2025, their campaigns haven't been entirely without silver linings: CSK saw glimpses of promise from Urvil Patel and Vaibhav Suryavanshi. RR found talent in Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis, with the latter looking like a future cornerstone. With both teams officially out of playoff contention, Tuesday’s CSK vs RR clash in Delhi marks the end of the road for their IPL 2025 campaigns — and, perhaps symbolically, the end of an era for Chennai Super Kings if it turns out to be MS Dhoni’s final match. 🟡 Chennai Super Kings: Searching for Closure Current form: W L L L L — a solitary win in their last five. If they beat RR, they'll avoid finishing last, handing that spot to Rajasthan instead. Noor Ahmad has emerged as a major positive. His 20 wickets at 17.25 make him one of the season’s most effective bowlers and potentially a cornerstone for CSK's rebuilding phase. 🩷 Rajasthan Royals: A Season of Missed Moments Form: L L L W L — slipping at the finish line after showing promise early on. If they lose to CSK, RR will finish bottom — their worst performance since 2020. A season where they came close but couldn’t finish off key moments — a recurring issue, especially with the bat in tight chases. 🔍 Spotlight Players Noor Ahmad (CSK): A breakout season. His control, temperament, and impact in the middle and death overs have been vital. The 20-year-old Afghan spinner is a rare find. Riyan Parag (RR): Flashes of brilliance but a frustrating lack of consistency. He remains a work-in-progress — and whether RR continue backing him will be a key offseason decision. Final Take: This match might not affect the playoff race, but it carries emotional and reputational weight: For CSK, it could be Dhoni’s swansong. For RR, it’s a last chance to avoid the wooden spoon. For fans, it’s a chance to glimpse the future of both franchises — young stars like Noor, Mhatre, Brevis, and Parag who may define the next generation.