New Delhi: In an electrifying match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rajasthan Royals (RR) showcased their batting might by defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 6 wickets with 17 balls remaining. The 62nd T20 match of the season turned out to be a high-scoring thriller that witnessed dominant performances from both batters and bowlers.
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CSK’s Innings: A Competitive Total of 187/8
Batting first after RR won the toss and elected to bowl, Chennai Super Kings posted a competitive total of 187 for 8 in 20 overs. Despite early pressure, CSK managed to accelerate the scoring rate, thanks to crucial knocks from key batters:
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Ayush Mhatre led the charge with a brisk 43 off 20 balls, smashing boundaries at will.
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Dewald Brevis supported the innings with 42 off 25 balls, maintaining a healthy strike rate.
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Shivam Dube added 39 off 32 deliveries, playing a stabilizing role in the middle overs.
However, the RR bowlers executed their plans effectively to restrict CSK under 190:
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Akash Madhwal was the standout bowler for the Royals, taking 3 wickets for 29 runs in his 4-over spell.
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Yudhvir Singh matched the performance with 3 for 47, applying pressure during key overs.
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Wanindu Hasaranga was economical and effective with 1 for 27.
RR’s Chase: Aggressive, Calculated, and Clinical
Chasing 188, Rajasthan Royals made a confident and aggressive start. The top-order batters ensured that the required run rate never spiraled out of control:
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi played a match-winning knock of 57 off 33 balls, anchoring the chase.
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Skipper Sanju Samson provided strong support with 41 off 31 deliveries.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal added fireworks early on, smashing 36 off just 19 balls.
RR successfully chased the target in just 17.1 overs, finishing at 188/4, thanks to their well-executed batting strategy and composed partnerships.
The CSK bowlers struggled to contain the Royals’ momentum:
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Ravichandran Ashwin was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets for 41 runs.
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Anshul Kamboj took 1 for 21, while Noor Ahmad ended with 1 for 42.
Toss and Venue
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Toss: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bowl first.
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Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
Conclusion
This win marks a significant moment for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 season. By chasing down a formidable target with ease, RR have reaffirmed their strength as one of the top contenders for the title. Their top-order batters delivered under pressure, and their bowlers ensured CSK didn’t run away with a huge total. Meanwhile, CSK, despite a strong batting performance, will need to revisit their bowling plans to bounce back in the upcoming fixtures. The game stood out as a testament to RR’s balanced squad and sharp match awareness.
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