RR vs CSK Highlights, IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 runs

RR vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Wanindu Hasaranga’s sensational 4/35 derailed Chennai Super Kings’ chase as Rajasthan Royals secured a tense six-run victory in an IPL clash on Sunday. Chasing 183, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad led the fightback with a composed 63 off 44 balls, but Hasaranga’s timely strikes restricted them to 176/6, handing CSK their second consecutive defeat. MS Dhoni (16 off 11) and Ravindra Jadeja (32 not out off 22) fought hard, reigniting CSK’s hopes with a late flourish. Dhoni smashed a six and a four in the 19th over, where Tushar Deshpande leaked 19 runs. However, with 20 required in the final over, Sandeep Sharma kept his cool, conceding only 13 and dismissing Dhoni via a stunning catch by Shimron Hetmyer to seal RR’s win. Earlier, Nitish Rana’s explosive 81 off 36 balls, featuring 10 fours and five sixes, propelled RR towards a big total. However, CSK’s bowlers—Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, and Khaleel Ahmed—claimed two wickets each to restrict RR to 182/9. Despite their late bowling efforts, Hasaranga’s brilliance proved to be the difference in the end.