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CSK vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals win by 6 wickets
This will be the first neutral fixture at the venue, following the wrap-up of Delhi Capitals’ home games. Chennai Super Kings, the five-time champions, have endured a forgettable season marred by tactical failures and a general lack of cohesion across departments. However, silver linings have emerged in the form of youthful exuberance. Seventeen-year-old Ayush Mhatre has been a revelation at the top, providing the intent CSK have long missed in the powerplay. With Shaik Rasheed, Dewald Brevis, and Urvil Patel also showing glimpses of potential, CSK appear to be laying down early foundations for a squad refresh.
Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, will be playing their final game of the tournament and are desperate to exit on a positive note after a chaotic and ineffective season. Their decision to let go of proven overseas performers like Jos Buttler and instead invest heavily in young Indian talent has not yielded the desired results. Despite the emergence of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and consistent efforts from Yashasvi Jaiswal, RR’s middle order has collapsed under pressure in most games, leading to eight losses in nine chases.
Their bowling attack, which was expected to be bolstered by the presence of Jofra Archer and Wanindu Hasaranga, has lacked penetration. The absence of a quality Indian all-rounder and no standout Indian pacer has only added to their woes. The team’s inability to close out games—evident in close defeats to DC (via Super Over) and Punjab Kings—has typified a season gone wrong.
With pride at stake and young careers on the line, Tuesday’s clash could turn out to be an exciting affair despite its lack of playoff implications. Expect fireworks from the likes of Mhatre and Suryavanshi, and possibly one final moment of brilliance from seasoned names like MS Dhoni or Ravindra Jadeja. It may not impact the standings, but for fans and franchises alike, this match holds value as a look into what the future might bring.
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- Shivam Dube 36 (28)
- MS Dhoni 13 (13)
Akash Madhwal to Shivam Dube, Hard length and just around off, Shivam Dube punches it straight to extra covers. Just 4 runs off the over. Excellent stuff!
Akash Madhwal to MS Dhoni, Nails the yorker again, on middle, MS Dhoni digs it out to long on for one more.
Akash Madhwal to Shivam Dube, A full toss around off, Shivam Dube tries to hit it a bit too hard and mistimes the lofted shot towards long off for just one.
Akash Madhwal to MS Dhoni, Pitched up and angling into the leg side, MS Dhoni misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards short fine. A leg bye is taken.
Akash Madhwal to Shivam Dube, Fuller one and on middle, Shivam Dube clips it through backward square leg for a single.
Akash Madhwal to Shivam Dube, Right in the blockhole, on off, Shivam Dube jams it out towards extra covers.
- Shivam Dube 34 (24)
- MS Dhoni 12 (11)
Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, Sticks to the shorter length, on off, Shivam Dube punches it to long off for one.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, Fires one full but way, way outside off, Shivam Dube lets it go. It is called a wide.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, SIX! Superb shot! Flighted, full and just on off. Shivam Dube steps across a bit, extends his arms to reach out for it and tonks it. He does not get it from the middle of the bat, but gets enough for it to go over the long off fence for a biggie.
Wanindu Hasaranga to MS Dhoni, Shortish and on off, MS Dhoni moves across and forces it to long off for one.
Wanindu Hasaranga to MS Dhoni, Flatter, short and well outside off, turns away too, MS Dhoni this time tries to punch it away but bunts it on the off side.
Wanindu Hasaranga to MS Dhoni, Tossed up, full and around off, turns away, MS Dhoni leaves it thinking it is a wide, but the umpire stays put. MSD takes the review here. The replay shows that some part of the ball is outside the guideline, and it is called a wide.
Wanindu Hasaranga to MS Dhoni, Short and again and well outside off, MS Dhoni reaches out but stabs it to extra covers.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, Floated, short and outside off, Shivam Dube looks to go hard but toe-ends it down to long off for a single.
- MS Dhoni 11 (8)
- Shivam Dube 26 (21)
Riyan Parag to MS Dhoni, Quicker, full and outside off, MS Dhoni cuts it away through cover-point for a couple of runs.
Riyan Parag to MS Dhoni, SIX! MSD has got hold of that one! Looped up, full and on off, MS Dhoni waits for it, extends his arms and smashes it over the bowler's head for a biggie. That's also his 350th six in T20s.
Riyan Parag to Shivam Dube, Tossed up, full and on leg, Shivam Dube clips it through mid-wicket for one.
Riyan Parag to Shivam Dube, Darts one down the leg side again, Shivam Dube tries to paddle but misses. Wided. 150 up for CSK!
Riyan Parag to MS Dhoni, Drags his length back, outside off, MS Dhoni swats it to wide of long off for a run.
Riyan Parag to MS Dhoni, Flatter, short and on off, MS Dhoni bunts it out to the left of the bowler.
Riyan Parag to Shivam Dube, Floated, short and on middle, Shivam Dube nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Riyan Parag to Shivam Dube, Fires one full but down the leg side, Shivam Dube leaves it alone. Wided.
- Shivam Dube 24 (19)
- MS Dhoni 2 (4)
Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, Another short delivery, outside off, Shivam Dube slaps it to sweeper covers for one.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, A googly, short and way outside off, Shivam Dube reaches out and stabs it to covers.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, SIX! BANG! Shivam Dube gets going now! Flighted delivery, full and on the pads. Dube skips down the track to get to the pitch of the ball and smokes it way over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Wanindu Hasaranga to MS Dhoni, Goes short and around leg, MS Dhoni moves back and punches it to long on for a single.
Wanindu Hasaranga to MS Dhoni, Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, MS Dhoni uses his feet but only to push it back down the pitch.
Wanindu Hasaranga to MS Dhoni, Floated, full and on middle, MS Dhoni comes forward a bit and knocks it back to the bowler.
Strategic Break! Right then, that blitz from Dewald Brevis has propelled Chennai Super Kings from a position of turbulence to a position from where they can get to a challenging total. However, with Akash Madhwal picking up that wicket, RR will know that MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube are the last two recognized batters out there and with 6 more overs to go, a wicket or two would make a huge difference. Let's see which team can head into the innings break in the ascendancy.
- Shivam Dube 17 (16)
- MS Dhoni 1 (1)
Akash Madhwal to Shivam Dube, A low full toss and outside off, Dube drives it towards cover.
Akash Madhwal to MS Dhoni, Full and around off, Dhoni drives it through covers for a single and gets off the mark instantly.
MS Dhoni walks out to bat now.
Akash Madhwal to Dewald Brevis, OUT! DRAGGED ON! Akash Madhwal gets a big wicket, and the dangerous-looking Dewald Brevis is gone after playing a fiery inning of 42! Madhwal keeps it fuller and bowls it touch outside off, gets it to swing back in a bit as well. Brevis makes a base for himself by going deep-rooted in his crease and looks to loft it down the ground. He just manages to get an inside edge, and the ball goes and rattles the middle stump. CSK lose their sixth wicket.
Akash Madhwal to Shivam Dube, On a length and around off, Dube drives it to long off for a single.
Akash Madhwal to Shivam Dube, A low full and around middle, Dube flicks it in the gap between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. The deep mid-wicket does well there to run in to his left and puts in a dive to save two runs for his side.
Akash Madhwal to Dewald Brevis, On a good length and outside off, Brevis smashes it down to wide long off but gets a single only.
- Dewald Brevis 41 (23)
- Shivam Dube 14 (13)
Wanindu Hasaranga to Dewald Brevis, Tossed it up and around off, Brevis backs away again and drills it to long off for one more.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Dewald Brevis, A leg break, on a length and outside off, turns away, Dewald Brevis leaves it alone, in hoping to get a wide but it is just inside the tramline.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Dewald Brevis, Keeps it short and around off, Dewald Brevis makes room and cuts it hard but straight to extra cover fielder.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, Nagging length and outside off, Dube stands tall and punches it to wide long off for a run.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Dewald Brevis, Drags his length and around off, Dewald backs away and cuts it to deep cover for one more.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Dewald Brevis, Good effort from Yashasvi Jaiswal! A flighted googly, full and around middle, Dewald Brevis mistimes his slog shot towards deep square leg. Jaiswal runs in to his left there and puts in a dive to save a couple of runs for his side.
Wanindu Hasaranga (1-0-3-1) is back into the attack.
- Dewald Brevis 37 (18)
- Shivam Dube 13 (12)
Akash Madhwal to Dewald Brevis, A well-directed yorker and around off, Brevis digs it out to long on for a single. Also, 50 runs come up for this partnership!
Akash Madhwal to Shivam Dube, Much fuller and around off, Dube pats it down to the right of cover and takes a quick single. Good running between the wickets!
Akash Madhwal to Dewald Brevis, On a good length and around off, gets it to swing back in a bit, Brevis mistimes his punch shot towards point. The fielder makes a fumble there, which allows the batter to take a single.
Akash Madhwal to Shivam Dube, This is better from Madhwal! On a length and attacks the stumps, Dube flicks it towards mid-wicket and gets a single.
Akash Madhwal to Shivam Dube, FOUR! Shivam Dube is starting to open up! Hits the deck hard and keeps it well outside off, offer width, Dube presses back and lofts it over the cover point fielder for a boundary.
Akash Madhwal to Shivam Dube, FIVE WIDES! A horrendous delivery and RR give away five easy runs! Fuller but down the leg side, Shivam Dube misses his flick shot and even the keeper, Sanju Samson, fails to stop that y diving to his right. The ball goes over the ropes at deep fine leg.
Akash Madhwal to Dewald Brevis, Starts with a fuller ball, seaming in, around off, Dewald Brevis looks to drive it to the off side but gets a big inside edge that goes towards the square leg region. A single taken.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals will be playing their final game of the season, hoping to end a forgettable campaign on a high. RR’s strategy at last year’s mega auction, including the release of Jos Buttler and overreliance on inexperienced Indian talent, has backfired. The side has failed repeatedly while chasing, winning just one of nine such encounters, and their bowling has lacked bite despite signing Jofra Archer.
With both teams out of the playoff race, the contest presents a final opportunity for their youngsters to make a statement and for fans to witness flashes of future potential as the curtains draw on their respective IPL 2025 journeys.
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