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IPL 2025: Asked About CSK's Poor Form, Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad Gives Unfiltered Reply

Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad blamed their poor starts and fielding lapses as key reasons behind their six-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals in the IPL on Sunday, marking their second consecutive loss. Nitish Rana's blistering 36-ball 81, combined with Wanindu Hasaranga's four-wicket haul, powered Rajasthan Royals to a hard-fought win at the Barsapara Stadium. Chasing 183, CSK lost Rachin Ravindra for duck while Rahul Tripathi got out after the power play as they finished at 176/6. They had lost their last match at home to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, a first in 17 years.

Rana, Hasaranga help Rajasthan Royals to first season win in IPL

GUWAHATI, India: Nitish Rana’s batting blitz combined with a four-wicket haul by Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga led Rajasthan Royals to their first victory of this IPL season against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. Rajasthan depended on a 36-ball 81 by Rana to post 182-9 after being invited to bat first at their second home in Guwahati. Hasaranga then turned on the heat with his leg-spin to help restrict Chennai to 176-6 and a six-run win to bounce back from two losses in the T20 tournament. The left-handed Rana put on 82 for the second wicket with Sanju Samson to lay the foundations. Afghanistan left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmad once again proved his worth as he broke the stand with the wicket of Samson, who is Rajasthan’s regular captain but playing only as a batsman due to an injury. Rana reached his fifty in 21 balls and bludgeoned the bowlers with 10 fours and five sixes in his stay at the crease. Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin cut short Rana’s knock as he had the batsman stumped to check Rajasthan’s surge. Stand-in-skipper Riyan Parag hit 37 off 28 balls before being bowled by Sri Lankan pace bowler Matheesha Pathirana. Pace spearhead Khaleel Ahmed dismissed Jofra Archer for a duck for his second wicket. Noor and Pathirana both returned figures of 2-28. In Chennai’s reply, Archer struck in the first over to have Rachin Ravindra caught behind for a duck as he celebrated his first wicket this IPL season. Archer had a disastrous start to the tournament when he went for 76 in his four overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad for the league’s most expensive bowling figures ever. Hasaranga struck with his first ball to send back Rahul Tripathi before skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad attempted to put the chase on track

Updated IPL 2025 Points Table After RR vs CSK Match, Purple Cap And Orange Cap

Nitish Rana smashed a blistering 36-ball 81, while leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga starred with a four-wicket haul as Rajasthan Royals (RR) opened their account with a hard-fought six-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL in Guwahati on Sunday. Promoted to number 3, left-handed Rana dominated the CSK bowlers, hitting 10 boundaries and 5 sixes en route his scintillating knock but Royals struggled towards back-end just about manage a par-score of 182 for 9. CSK, who had never successfully chased a target over 180 since 2019, faltered again, managing 176 for six in the allotted overs. The chase was built around skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's 63, but it wasn't enough as CSK succumbed to their second consecutive loss.

Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings LIVE Scorecard, IPL 2025 LIVE: R Ashwin-MS Dhoni's Smart Work Sends Nitish Rana Packing, RR 3 Down vs CSK

Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings Live Updates, IPL 2025: R Ashwin and MS Dhoni combined to dismiss Nitish Rana. As the southpaw jumped out of his crease, Ashwin fired in a wide ball away from the reach of Rana. An equally smart Dhoni collected it and stumped Rana out for the latter's score of 81 off 36. Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel aim to keep three-down RR vs CSK in their IPL 2025 match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Earlier, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to bowl. CSK are playing with two changes in their squad, Vijay Shankar and Jamie Overton are in at the expense of Deepak Hooda and Sam Curran. On the other hand, RR are unchanged. (Live Scorecard)

Rahul Dravid Opens up On Promoting Riyan Parag Up At No. 3 Ahead Of RR vs CSK IPL 2025 Game

Having spent his first five Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons primarily as a finisher, Riyan Parag experienced a breakthrough campaign in 2024. Elevated to No. 4 in the batting order, he emerged as Rajasthan Royals' leading run-scorer, playing a pivotal role in their journey to the playoffs. This season, Parag has been handed an even greater responsibility, moving up to No. 3 as Rajasthan Royals aim to maximize his potential. Head coach Rahul Dravid has hailed him as one of their best batters. However, his start to IPL 2025 has been modest, with scores of 4 and 25 in RR's opening two matches. Sunday's clash against Chennai Super Kings presents his final opportunity to register a significant score on his home ground, as Guwahati will host RR's last match of the season.

"This Was An Opportunity For Him": Robin Uthappa Reflects On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Missed Opportunity

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa spoke about Yashasvi Jaiswal's innings after Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025. Speaking on Jio Hotstar Uthappa reflected on Yashasvi Jaiswal's missed opportunity. "This was an opportunity for him to take on the responsibility and guide his team through. He was a set batter on a pitch that wasn't the easiest for batting. When I say that, I mean in comparison to the high-scoring surfaces we see today, especially with the impact player rule allowing teams to field up to eight specialist batters, plus an all-rounder, effectively giving them nine batting options. With that depth, batters have the freedom to attack, but reading the conditions and match situation is crucial. Unfortunately, Yashasvi didn't do that today." JioStar expert Robin Uthappa said while speaking on Jio Hotstar.

On Team's Early Struggles, Ex-Rajasthan Royals Star's Concerning Verdict: "Seems A Bit Thin..."

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Robin Uthappa feels that Rajasthan Royals (RR) need to reflect on their auction strategy and analyse their shortcomings after suffering back-to-back defeats in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Rajasthan lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening fixture before facing their second straight defeat against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday. Despite adding 14 players of their choice in last year's mega auction in Jeddah, the Jaipur-based franchise have not found the right balance in the playing 11 so far.

Major Security Breach In IPL 2025 As Fan Invades Pitch To Meet RR Star - Video

A fan invaded the pitch to meet Rajasthan Royals stand-in skipper Riyan Parag during the IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati on Wednesday. It was a special occasion for Parag as he was captaining the side in his hometown and he even received the loudest cheer of the day from the attending crowd. During the KKR innings, a fan breached security and ran on the field to touch Parag's feet and hug him. Parag was a bit surprised with the gesture and although the incident led to a slight delay in proceedings, the fan was quickly escorted out of the field by the security personnel.

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IPL 2025: Asked About CSK's Poor Form, Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad Gives Unfiltered Reply

Rana, Hasaranga help Rajasthan Royals to first season win in IPL

Updated IPL 2025 Points Table After RR vs CSK Match, Purple Cap And Orange Cap

Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings LIVE Scorecard, IPL 2025 LIVE: R Ashwin-MS Dhoni's Smart Work Sends Nitish Rana Packing, RR 3 Down vs CSK

Rahul Dravid Opens up On Promoting Riyan Parag Up At No. 3 Ahead Of RR vs CSK IPL 2025 Game

"This Was An Opportunity For Him": Robin Uthappa Reflects On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Missed Opportunity

On Team's Early Struggles, Ex-Rajasthan Royals Star's Concerning Verdict: "Seems A Bit Thin..."

Major Security Breach In IPL 2025 As Fan Invades Pitch To Meet RR Star - Video