Fans at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati witnessed a thrilling season finale. In a close contest, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) edged past the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). It was a nail-biting start to their TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign. In this blog we will discuss CSK Vs RR Highlights IPL 2025.
Nitish Rana was the star of the match. His explosive 81 off 36 balls powered RR to a total of 182/9. CSK fought hard in the chase. MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja tried to pull off something special. But Sandeep Sharma held his nerve in the final over. He kept things tight and sealed a six-run win for RR.
Khaleel Ahmed once again made an early impact with the new ball. CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and chose to field first, putting RR into bat. Khaleel wasted no time and struck in the very first over. On just the third delivery of the innings, he dismissed the dangerous Yashasvi Jaiswal. It was a big breakthrough right at the start. His ability to take early wickets once again proved valuable for his team.
Nitish Rana played like a man on a mission. CSK’s joy didn’t last long. In the fifth over, he smashed Ravichandran Ashwin for two sixes and a four. He didn’t stop there. In the very next over, he took 14 runs off Ahmed. Sanju Samson, the full-time RR captain, gave him solid support. But it was Rana who stole the show. He hammered the ball all over the park. Seven fours. Four sixes. A blazing 21-ball fifty inside the power play. RR raced to 79/1 in no time.
The Rana juggernaut kept rolling forward even after Samson collapsed. In the 12th over, he faced Ashwin again. First, he smashed a six, then, a four. In no time, he reached 81 off just 35 balls. But Ashwin had other plans. He bowled smartly. Dhoni was quick behind the stumps. Their sharp thinking worked. The very next ball, Rana was stumped. Ashwin won this mini-battle. Rana had to walk back.
After 12 overs, RR was in a strong position at 129/3, all thanks to Rana’s explosive performance. But then, CSK fought back hard. Their spinners turned the game around. Noor Ahmad and Ravindra Jadeja led the charge. They took a combined three wickets. Two brilliant catches made it possible. Vijay Shankar and Matheesha Pathirana grabbed those stunners. CSK’s comeback was on. The momentum had shifted.
Pathirana and Khaleel Ahmed bowled brilliantly in the final overs. They gave away just 17 runs in the last three overs. They also took a few important wickets. Their tight bowling put pressure on the batsmen. Stand-in captain Riyan Parag fought hard. He scored 37 runs off 28 balls. But his efforts were not enough. CSK’s bowlers kept RR in check. They restricted them to 182/9 in 20 overs. It was a solid bowling performance.
Jofra Archer gave CSK a tough time. He bowled the season’s first maiden over. In a fiery start, the RR pacer sent Rachin Ravindra back for a duck.
CSK struggled at 46/2 by the eighth over. RR bowlers kept up the pressure. Shivam Dube tried to speed up the chase. He smashed 18 off 10 balls. But just when he looked dangerous, Wanindu Hasaranga struck, a brilliant one-handed catch by Parag at extra cover ended Dube’s cameo.
Gaikwad kept CSK in the fight with an expertly crafted 63 off 44, but it was the Hasaranga show that gave RR the edge as the leggie finished with 4/35.
A familiar scene played out once again. MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja brought the game to life. They needed 54 runs in the last four overs. The pressure was on. CSK got a huge boost in the 19th over. It went for 19 runs. Dhoni smashed a six over long-on. Jadeja followed with a bold swipe off Tushar Deshpande. The chase was alive.
Now, 20 runs were needed in the final over. The crowd was on edge. But Sandeep Sharma stayed calm, like always. He bowled the first ball. Dhoni was out. A stunning moment. From there, RR held on. They won by six runs.
On April 5, RR, ranked ninth, will play Punjab Kings in Chandigarh. CSK, ranked seventh, will face Delhi Capitals in Chennai earlier that day.
In their last match, CSK scored 176/6 in 20 overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad made 63 runs. Ravindra Jadeja added 32. Wanindu Hasaranga took 4 wickets for 35 runs.
But CSK lost. Rajasthan Royals scored 182/9 in 20 overs. Nitish Rana smashed 81 runs. Riyan Parag contributed 37. Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana took 2 wickets each for 28 runs. RR won by six runs.
Conclusion
CSK fought hard but lost to RR in a close match. They batted first and scored 176/6 in 20 overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad led the charge with a solid 63. Ravindra Jadeja added a valuable 32. But RR’s Wanindu Hasaranga was the game-changer. He took 4/35 and kept CSK in check.
RR came in strong during the chase. Nitish Rana played a brilliant knock of 81 runs. Riyan Parag gave crucial support with 37. CSK’s bowlers tried to turn things around. Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana both took 2/28. But RR stayed calm under pressure.
In the end, RR won by six runs. CSK bowled with effort but couldn’t defend their total. This loss puts them under more pressure in the points table. Meanwhile, RR’s win keeps their playoff hopes alive. It was a thrilling game, but RR had the final say.
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