CSK vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals win by 6 wickets
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 20, 2025, 23:24:09 IST
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CSK vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals win by 6 wickets

CSK vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: Two sides with vastly contrasting legacies but equally disappointing IPL 2025 campaigns will meet when Chennai Super Kings take on Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. While playoffs are out of reach for both, there remains plenty to play for in terms of pride, individual performances, and signs of what the future could hold.

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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20:30 (IST) May 20

Akash Madhwal comes into the attack now.

20:29 (IST) May 20
Score after 11 overs 114 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
160140
  • Shivam Dube 7 (9)
  • Dewald Brevis 34 (15)
Yudhvir Singh4-0-47-3
0
Overs10.6
Score114 - 5

Yudhvir Singh to Shivam Dube, Hard length and around off, Dube punches it but straight to Hetmyer at cover. 

20:28 (IST) May 20
4
Overs10.5
Score114 - 5

Yudhvir Singh to Shivam Dube, FOUR! TOP SHOT! Back of a length and around off, Shivam Dube presses back and pulls it over the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary. Despite losing five wickets, CSK are going well here with these timely boundaries.

20:28 (IST) May 20
1
Overs10.4
Score110 - 5

Yudhvir Singh to Dewald Brevis, A low full toss and around middle, with pace taken off, Dewald Brevis looks to slog it across but gets it off the bottom part of the bat to deep mid-wicket for a single.

20:27 (IST) May 20
0
Overs10.3
Score109 - 5

Yudhvir Singh to Dewald Brevis, Nagging length and outside off, Brevis looks to cut it but gets a thick outside edge to short third. 

20:26 (IST) May 20
6
Overs10.2
Score109 - 5

Yudhvir Singh to Dewald Brevis, SIX! WOAH! WHAT A SHOT! Singh goes fuller and around middle, tries not to give any room to the batter but ends up bowling it in the slot. Dewald Brevis clears out his front leg and launches it straight down the ground over the long on fence for a biggie.

20:26 (IST) May 20
1
Overs10.1
Score103 - 5

Yudhvir Singh to Shivam Dube, On a good length and around off, Dube stands tall and punches it to wide long off for a single.

20:24 (IST) May 20
Score after 10 overs 102 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
11(1WD)01460
  • Dewald Brevis 27 (12)
  • Shivam Dube 2 (6)
Riyan Parag1-0-13-0
0
Overs9.6
Score102 - 5

Riyan Parag to Dewald Brevis, Full and wide outside off, Brevis reaches out but ends up playing it with the toe-end of the bat to cover.

20:24 (IST) May 20
6
Overs9.5
Score102 - 5

Riyan Parag to Dewald Brevis, SIX! WHACKED! Parag didn't learn from the past mistake and bowls it short again, around middle, Dewald Brevis stays on the back foot and pulls it. The ball goes flat over the ropes at deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

20:23 (IST) May 20
4
Overs9.4
Score96 - 5

Riyan Parag to Dewald Brevis, FOUR! PUNISHED! Riyan drops it a bit short and outside off, Dewald Brevis reads the length quickly as he goes back and smashes it through covers for a boundary.

20:23 (IST) May 20
1
Overs9.3
Score92 - 5

Riyan Parag to Shivam Dube, Floated it up and around leg, Shivam Dube bends his back and swipes it to deep square leg for a single.

20:22 (IST) May 20
0
Overs9.2
Score91 - 5

Riyan Parag to Shivam Dube, Nagging length and around off, Dube drops it down to cover.

20:22 (IST) May 20
1wd
Overs9.2
Score91 - 5

Riyan Parag to Shivam Dube, WIDE! Sprays it down the leg side, Shivam Dube doesn't offer any shot. Called a wide.

20:22 (IST) May 20
1
Overs9.1
Score90 - 5

Riyan Parag to Dewald Brevis, Begins with a loopy full ball and well outside off, Dewald Brevis goes on his knees and lofts it to long off. The ball goes on the bounce to the fielder and they take a single.

20:21 (IST) May 20

Strategic Break! A chaotic first nine overs of this game. Chennai Super Kings have scored around 10 an over, but they have also lost half their side. However, Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube have got them out of trouble from a similar position, and they will look to extend this stand till the 15th or 16th over so that MS Dhoni can come in and do his thing. Rajasthan Royals know that they are on top, and a couple of wickets here and they will restrict CSK to a below-par score. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.

20:18 (IST) May 20

Chennai Super Kings were in a similar situation in their chase against KKR, but this duo bailed them out, and they will be hoping for the same here too.

20:18 (IST) May 20
Score after 9 overs 89 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
010161(1WD)1(1WD)1
  • Dewald Brevis 16 (8)
  • Shivam Dube 1 (4)
Kwena Maphaka2-0-22-0
1
Overs8.6
Score89 - 5

Kwena Maphaka to Dewald Brevis, Goes full and around middle, Dewald flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. CSK are 89/5 after nine overs.

20:17 (IST) May 20
1wd
Overs8.6
Score88 - 5

Kwena Maphaka to Dewald Brevis, WIDE! Takes the pace off, and on a length but again down the leg side, Brevis looks to flick it but misses. Called another wide.

20:16 (IST) May 20
1wd
Overs8.6
Score87 - 5

Kwena Maphaka to Dewald Brevis, WIDE! Short and down the leg side, Dewald Brevis misses his pull shot and it is called a wide.

20:16 (IST) May 20
6
Overs8.5
Score86 - 5

Kwena Maphaka to Dewald Brevis, SIX! A NO LOOK SHOT! On a length and on the pads, Dewald Brevis crouches a bit and whips it off the middle of the bat. He doesn't even care of looking after hitting the ball as it goes over the ropes at deep mid-wicket.

20:15 (IST) May 20
1
Overs8.4
Score80 - 5

Kwena Maphaka to Shivam Dube, Back of a length and outside off, Dube slices it to deep point for a single. 

20:14 (IST) May 20
0
Overs8.3
Score79 - 5

Kwena Maphaka to Shivam Dube, A bumper and outside off, Shivam Dube misses his ramp shot towards third man and the ball goes to the keeper. He looks at the umpire to call it a wide but the umpire shakes his head. He talks with his partner but decides to not take a review.

20:13 (IST) May 20
1
Overs8.2
Score79 - 5

Kwena Maphaka to Dewald Brevis, Back of a length and into the pitch, around middle, Brevis punches it straight to the bowler, who fails to collect it cleanly and the batters take a single, as the ball rolls away towards mid on.

20:13 (IST) May 20
0
Overs8.1
Score78 - 5

Kwena Maphaka to Dewald Brevis, Play and a miss! Short of a length and around off, Dewald Brevis goes to cut it off late but gets cramped up for room and misses.

20:12 (IST) May 20
Score after 8 overs 78 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
4210(W)00
  • Shivam Dube 0 (2)
  • Dewald Brevis 8 (4)
Yudhvir Singh3-0-35-3
0
Overs7.6
Score78 - 5

Yudhvir Singh to Shivam Dube, Back of a length and on off, Dube rides the bounce and drops it down to cover point.

20:11 (IST) May 20
0
Overs7.5
Score78 - 5

Yudhvir Singh to Shivam Dube, Greets the new batter with a short ball! Hits the deck hard and keeps it around off, Shivam Dube watches it carefully and sways away in the end on its way to the keeper.

20:10 (IST) May 20

Shivam Dube comes out to the middle now.

20:09 (IST) May 20
W
Overs7.4
Score78 - 5

Yudhvir Singh to Ravindra Jadeja, OUT! CAUGHT! Dhruv Jurel takes an excellent diving catch, and Ravindra Jadeja is gone! Much full and around middle, not a good ball to get a wicket as Jadeja shifts his weight to the front foot and flicks it. He middles it too, but straight to the short mid-wicket fielder, where Jurel dives in front of him and gobbles it nicely with both hands. The fielding of the  Rajasthan Royals has been superb throughout the match and they have been rewarded with the fifth wicket. 

20:08 (IST) May 20
1
Overs7.3
Score78 - 4

Yudhvir Singh to Dewald Brevis, On a length and around middle, Dewald Brevis knocks it down to long on for one more.

20:07 (IST) May 20
2
Overs7.2
Score77 - 4

Yudhvir Singh to Dewald Brevis, In the air...  but falls down in the safe region! Back of a length and into the body of the batter, cramped him for the room. Dewald Brevis looks to pull it but gets surprised by the extra bounce. The ball makes the impact with the sticker of the bat and goes just over the mid-wicket fielder. They get two runs as that fielder chases it down. 

20:07 (IST) May 20
4
Overs7.1
Score75 - 4

Yudhvir Singh to Dewald Brevis, FOUR! FINE SHOT! On a hard length and touch around off, Dewald Brevis gets over the bounce and opens bat face off lat to cut it to the left of backward point for a boundary. 

20:05 (IST) May 20
Score after 7 overs 71 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
110(W)100
  • Ravindra Jadeja 1 (4)
  • Dewald Brevis 1 (1)
Wanindu Hasaranga1-0-3-1
0
Overs6.6
Score71 - 4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ravindra Jadeja, Much fuller and around off, Ravindra Jadeja comes forward and blocks it to cover.

20:05 (IST) May 20
0
Overs6.5
Score71 - 4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ravindra Jadeja, Tempting length and around middle, Jadeja clips it to short fine leg and wants to have a quick single but is sent back by his partner.

20:05 (IST) May 20
1
Overs6.4
Score71 - 4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Dewald Brevis, Drags his length and keeps it outside off, Dewald Brevis pats it down towards backward point and takes a single to get off the mark.

20:04 (IST) May 20

Dewald Brevis walks out to bat now.

20:03 (IST) May 20
W
Overs6.3
Score70 - 4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ravichandran Ashwin, OUT! CAUGHT! STRAIGHT INTO THE HANDS! Wanindu Hasaranga makes an instant impact, and the promotion of Ravichandran Ashwin hasn't worked for CSK! A googly, flighted, full and on off, Ashwin comes down the track and looks to slog it. Instead, he makes a connection with the toe-end of the bat and the ball goes straight to deep mid-wicket, where Shimron Hetmyer makes no mistake and pouches it safely. CSK lose their fourth and they are in trouble here.

20:02 (IST) May 20
1
Overs6.2
Score70 - 3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed it up and around leg, Ravindra Jadeja nudges it to deep square leg off the front foot for a run.

20:02 (IST) May 20

Time for some spin now as Wanindu Hasaranga comes into the attack.

20:02 (IST) May 20
1
Overs6.1
Score69 - 3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ravichandran Ashwin, Begins with a googly, full and around middle, Ravichandran Ashwin comes forward and flicks it with the turn to deep backward square leg for a single.

20:01 (IST) May 20
Score after 6 overs 68 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
1(1LB)4440(W)0
  • Ravindra Jadeja 0 (1)
  • Ravichandran Ashwin 12 (6)
Tushar Deshpande3-0-27-1
0
Overs5.6
Score68 - 3

Tushar Deshpande to Ravindra Jadeja, A dot to end and CSK stay at 68/3 at the end of the Powerplay! Good-length delivery, around off, Ravindra Jadeja leans half forward and pats it down to covers.

20:00 (IST) May 20

Ravindra Jadeja is the next man in.

19:59 (IST) May 20
W
Overs5.5
Score68 - 3

Tushar Deshpande to Ayush Mhatre, OUT! CAUGHT! Another excellent catch from Kwena Maphaka and Tushar Deshpande has the last laugh here. Deshpande goes full and straight this time, but serves it more or less in the slot. Ayush Mhatre stays put, clearing the front leg and looks to hit through the line. Mhatre ends up getting it off the toe end of the bat and Maphaka takes a fine low catch rushing in from long on. Mhatre departs after a blazing cameo of 43 (20) and CSK are 3 down for 68.

19:58 (IST) May 20
4
Overs5.4
Score68 - 2

Tushar Deshpande to Ayush Mhatre, FOUR! Tushar is bowling all over the place right now. Goes a bit slower and shorter, outside off, Mhatre makes room and goes over the point region to make it a hat-trick of boundaries. 

19:57 (IST) May 20
4
Overs5.3
Score64 - 2

Tushar Deshpande to Ayush Mhatre, FOUR! Last over of the Powerplay and Ayush Mhatre is leaving no stone unturned. Neither full nor short, in the hitting arc and Mhatre pulls it away flat and over wide mid-wicket for another boundary. Also, 50 runs come up for this partnership.

19:56 (IST) May 20
4
Overs5.2
Score60 - 2

Tushar Deshpande to Ayush Mhatre, FOUR! An agricultural heave! Hard length, angled in towards the body, Mhatre backs away and swipes across the line, getting it off the inner half of the blade and through backward square leg for a boundary.

19:56 (IST) May 20
1lb
Overs5.1
Score56 - 2

Tushar Deshpande to Ravichandran Ashwin, That in-between length, slanting in from around middle, Ashwin plays all over it and the ball goes off the pads to backward point. They get a leg bye.

19:55 (IST) May 20
Score after 5 overs 55 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
104042
  • Ayush Mhatre 31 (16)
  • Ravichandran Ashwin 12 (5)
Kwena Maphaka1-0-11-0
2
Overs4.6
Score55 - 2

Kwena Maphaka to Ayush Mhatre, Back of a length and outside off, angled away wide of the deep third fielder for a couple of easy runs.

19:54 (IST) May 20
4
Overs4.5
Score53 - 2

Kwena Maphaka to Ayush Mhatre, FOUR! Doesn't get all of it, does Mhatre, but gets enough. Back of a length and around middle, rushing the batter, Mhatre backs away a touch and forces the lofted shot over mid on and the ball rolls away into the fence.

19:53 (IST) May 20
0
Overs4.4
Score49 - 2

Kwena Maphaka to Ayush Mhatre, Fuller in length, on off and middle, Mhatre with a step-hit but he pummels it straight to mid off.

19:53 (IST) May 20
4
Overs4.3
Score49 - 2

Kwena Maphaka to Ayush Mhatre, FOUR! Off the edge and it flies away! Slips in a short ball, slightly wide outside off. Mhatre throws his hands at it and slashes it high and wide of short third for a boundary.

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CSK vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: As the IPL 2025 draws closer to its conclusion, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals will face off in a dead rubber at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. This marks Delhi’s first neutral game of the season following the completion of DC's home fixtures. CSK, already eliminated from playoff contention, are focused on rebuilding, with 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre emerging as a promising talent amidst a dismal campaign. Their powerplay struggles are evident, with the lowest run rate among all teams, but young batters like Mhatre, Shaik Rasheed, Urvil Patel, and Dewald Brevis offer hope.

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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