IPL 2025 CSK vs RR Match Highlights: Rajasthan Royals Secure Thrilling 6-Run Win
In the 11th league match of IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by 6 runs at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Sandeep Sharma played a crucial role in Rajasthan’s victory by defending 20 runs in the final over against MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja.
Sandeep Sharma – The Match Hero
CSK needed 20 runs in the last over, with MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja at the crease. Sandeep started with a wide but dismissed Dhoni on the very next ball. He gave away only 13 runs in the over and secured a thrilling 6-run victory for Rajasthan.
CSK’s Wrong Decision After Winning the Toss
Chennai opted to bowl first after winning the toss, a decision that backfired. Rajasthan posted 182/9 in 20 overs, thanks to Nitish Rana’s explosive 81 off 36 balls, which included 10 fours and 5 sixes.
CSK’s Batting Collapse in the Run Chase
Chasing 183, CSK had a shaky start, losing Rachin Ravindra for a duck on the fourth ball. The highest partnership came between Rahul Tripathi and Ruturaj Gaikwad, adding 46 runs.
Ruturaj Gaikwad was the only standout performer for CSK, scoring 63 off 44 balls. However, no other batsman could score a half-century, leading to CSK falling short by 6 runs with a total of 176/6 in 20 overs.
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