RR Edge CSK in Thrilling Contest, Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured a hard-fought 6-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2025 clash at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, in an iconic RR vs CSK. The Royals posted a competitive 182/9, thanks to Nitish Rana’s explosive 81 (36 balls) and Riyan Parag’s handy 37 (28 balls). CSK’s Noor Ahmad (2/28) and Matheesha Pathirana impressed with the ball, while Wanindu Hasaranga’s 4/35 stole the show for RR.
Teams for RR vs CSK
- CSK and RR Set for Battle, The Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals squads are gearing up for a thrilling contest.
- CSK, led by Rachin Ravindra, boasts a solid middle order, while RR, captained by Dhruv Jurel, has a well-rounded roster.
- Experienced players like MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja anchor the bowling attack, while young guns Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed, and Shreyas Gopal bring energy to the team.
- With a mix of veterans and rising stars, RR is poised to compete at the highest level. Both squads are eyeing success and glory on the field.
First Inning of RR vs CSK
- Rajasthan Royals’ Powerplay Blitz. In the first powerplay, the Rajasthan Royals scored 79 runs and lost one wicket.
- They reached 50 runs in just 4.2 overs, with SV Samson and N Rana leading the charge.
- The second-wicket partnership flourished, with 50 runs accumulated in 24 balls. N Rana smashed 50 off 21 deliveries, while Samson contributed 14 runs.
- A strategic timeout was called at 79/1 after 6 overs.
- A review in the 8.3rd over led to N Rana’s wicket being upheld. Rajasthan Royals reached 100 runs in 10 overs and 150 runs in 15.6 overs.
- A crucial substitution saw Kumar Kartikeya replace Sanju Samson in the 18.3rd over.
- Another review in the 18.6th over led to M Theekshana’s wicket being upheld.
- Rajasthan Royals concluded their innings at 182/9 in 20 overs, with M Theekshana at 2 runs and TU Deshpande at 1.
Second Inning of RR vs CSK
- CSK’s Steady Start, The first Powerplay set the tone, with Chennai Super Kings scoring 42 runs and losing 1 wicket.
- Shivam Dube replaced Matheesha Pathirana as the impact player at 7.1 overs.
- CSK reached 50 runs in 7.4 overs, with RD Gaikwad and S Dube leading the charge.
- A strategic timeout at 9.0 overs showed CSK at 62/2, with Gaikwad scoring 30 and Dube contributing 8.
- Gaikwad smashed 50 off 37 balls, including 7 boundaries. CSK reached 100 runs in 13.1 overs and 150 runs in 18.3 overs, with 3 extras adding to their score.
- Strategic timeouts and clever substitutions kept CSK’s momentum going.
Where to Watch IPL 2025
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Result
Hasaranga Spins Royals to Victory, Wanindu Hasaranga’s 4-wicket haul helped Rajasthan Royals clinch their first win of the season. Chennai Super Kings faltered in the death overs, despite Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 63-run knock and MS Dhoni’s 16. CSK suffered their second consecutive loss this season. Sandeep Sharma bowled a brilliant final over, restricting CSK to 176/6 in response to Rajasthan’s 182/9 in Guwahati.
