Rajasthan Royals finally opened their account in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a thrilling six-run victory over Chennai Super Kings at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday, March 30. (Match Highlights | Scorecard | Full Coverage)
A stellar knock from Nitish Rana, coupled with Wanindu Hasaranga라이브 바카라 game-changing spell, helped the Royals hand the Kings their second straight defeat after a crushing 50-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Put in to bat first, Riyan Parag's side got off to a shaky start as Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for just 4 off 3 balls to Khaleel Ahmed. Also, Sanju Samson couldn't go past 20, mistiming a shot off Noor Ahmed straight to Rachin Ravindra at long-off. However, left-hander Nitish Rana took charge, smashing a blistering 81 off 36 balls to turn the tide in Rajasthan Royals' favor.
CSK라이브 바카라 bowlers, however, fought back in the latter half of the innings, restricting RR from breaching the 200-run mark. Noor Ahmad (2/28), Matheesha Pathirana (2/28), and Khaleel Ahmed (2/38) played key roles in ensuring a late collapse for RR but somehow the hosts managed to post 182/9 in 20 overs.
Now, chasing 183, Chennai Super Kings lost Rachin Ravindra for a four-ball duck in the first over as Jofra Archer bowled a maiden wicket over to put RR on the front foot early.
Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (63 off 44) steadied the chase, stitching partnerships with Rahul Tripathi (23) and Shivam Dube (18). However, Hasaranga라이브 바카라 (4/35) relentless spell turned the tide in RR라이브 바카라 favor.
But, Gaikwad라이브 바카라 dismissal with CSK reeling at 129/5 proved to be the decisive blow as the visitors found themselves needing 39 off the last 12 balls.
MS Dhoni walked in at No. 5 and briefly ignited hope with his 16 off 11 balls, but he failed to muscle Maheesh Theekshana and Sandeep Sharma. Ravindra Jadeja (32 off 22) entertained the yellow crowd with late fireworks.
However, Sandeep Sharma was tasked with the final over, and he struck the crucial blow by removing Dhoni, with Shimron Hetmyer taking a stunning catch to eventually defend 20 runs in the last six balls.
CSK, who had never successfully chased a target over 180 since 2019, faltered again, managing 176 for six in the allotted overs.
Rajasthan Royals will now take on Punjab Kings in their next match while the wounded Chennai Super Kings will face Delhi Capitals on April 5.
(with PTI inputs)
