RR vs CSK – Rajasthan Royals Triumph by 6 Runs – IPL 2025 Details
The IPL 2025 clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Barsapara Stadium turned out to be a thrilling encounter, with RR emerging victorious by a narrow margin of six runs. The match saw some outstanding individual performances, particularly from Nitish Rana, who played a sensational knock to power Rajasthan to a competitive total. Despite a valiant effort from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja, CSK fell just short in their chase.
Match Summary
• Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 11, IPL 2025
• Venue: Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
• Toss: CSK won the toss and opted to bowl first
• Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs
• Time Zone: All times in IST
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Rajasthan Royals Innings (182/9 in 20 overs)
Rajasthan Royals had a mixed start to their innings, losing Yashasvi Jaiswal early. However, Nitish Rana stole the show with an explosive knock of 81 runs from just 36 balls, including 10 fours and 5 sixes. Skipper Riyan Parag contributed with a steady 37, while Shimron Hetmyer and Sanju Samson played useful cameos. CSK bowlers managed to pick up regular wickets, but Rajasthan still managed to post a competitive total.
RR Batting Performance:
• Yashasvi Jaiswal: 4 (3) – c Ravichandran Ashwin b Khaleel Ahmed
• Sanju Samson: 20 (16) – c Rachin Ravindra b Noor Ahmad
• Nitish Rana: 81 (36) – st MS Dhoni b Ravichandran Ashwin
• Riyan Parag (C): 37 (28) – b Matheesha Pathirana
• Dhruv Jurel (WK): 3 (7) – c Matheesha Pathirana b Noor Ahmad
• Wanindu Hasaranga: 4 (5) – c Vijay Shankar b Ravindra Jadeja
• Shimron Hetmyer: 19 (16) – c Ravichandran Ashwin b Matheesha Pathirana
• Jofra Archer: 0 (2) – c Ruturaj Gaikwad b Khaleel Ahmed
• Kumar Kartikeya: 1 (1) – run out (Khaleel Ahmed)
• Maheesh Theekshana: 2 (4) – not out
• Tushar Deshpande: 1 (2) – not out
Extras: 10 (W 8, B 2)
Total: 182/9 in 20 overs
Fall of Wickets:
1. 4/1 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 0.3 ov)
2. 86/2 (Sanju Samson, 7.3 ov)
3. 124/3 (Nitish Rana, 11.3 ov)
4. 134/4 (Dhruv Jurel, 13.1 ov)
5. 140/5 (Wanindu Hasaranga, 14.1 ov)
6. 166/6 (Riyan Parag, 17.5 ov)
7. 174/7 (Jofra Archer, 18.3 ov)
8. 175/8 (Kumar Kartikeya, 18.5 ov)
9. 176/9 (Shimron Hetmyer, 19.1 ov)
Chennai Super Kings Innings (176/6 in 20 overs)
Chasing 183, CSK lost Rachin Ravindra early, but Ruturaj Gaikwad held the innings together with a well-paced 63 off 44 balls. Shivam Dube and Rahane made quick contributions, but Wanindu Hasaranga’s four-wicket spell put CSK on the back foot. Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni tried to take the chase deep, but Rajasthan Royals held their nerve to secure a thrilling victory.
CSK Batting Performance:
• Rachin Ravindra: 0 (4) – c Dhruv Jurel b Jofra Archer
• Rahul Tripathi: 23 (19) – c Shimron Hetmyer b Wanindu Hasaranga
• Ruturaj Gaikwad (C): 63 (44) – c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Wanindu Hasaranga
• Shivam Dube: 18 (10) – c Riyan Parag b Wanindu Hasaranga
• Vijay Shankar: 9 (6) – b Wanindu Hasaranga
• Ravindra Jadeja: 32 (22) – not out
• MS Dhoni (WK): 16 (11) – c Shimron Hetmyer b Sandeep Sharma
• Jamie Overton: 11 (4) – not out
Extras: 4 (W 3, LB 1)
Total: 176/6 in 20 overs
Fall of Wickets:
1. 0/1 (Rachin Ravindra, 0.4 ov)
2. 46/2 (Rahul Tripathi, 7.1 ov)
3. 72/3 (Shivam Dube, 9.3 ov)
4. 92/4 (Vijay Shankar, 11.5 ov)
5. 129/5 (Ruturaj Gaikwad, 15.5 ov)
6. 164/6 (MS Dhoni, 19.1 ov)
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Match Turning Points
1. Nitish Rana’s Power Hitting: His 81 off 36 balls set up RR’s total and proved to be the game-changer.
2. Wanindu Hasaranga’s 4-Wicket Haul: His spell broke CSK’s middle-order momentum and tilted the game in RR’s favor.
3. MS Dhoni’s Dismissal in the 19th Over: Just when CSK looked like they could pull off a last-over win, Dhoni’s wicket turned the tide.
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Final Verdict
Rajasthan Royals showcased a brilliant all-round performance, with Nitish Rana’s heroics with the bat and Hasaranga’s magical spell sealing a six-run victory. Chennai Super Kings fought hard, but the target proved just out of reach. With this win, Rajasthan strengthens its position in the points table, while CSK will look to bounce back in their next encounter.
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