Match Result
- Rajasthan Royals: 182/9 (20 overs)
- Chennai Super Kings: 176/6 (20 overs)
- RR won by 6 runs 169.
Key Performances
Batting (RR)
- Nitish Rana: 81 (36 balls, 10 fours, 5 sixes) – Player of the Match 69.
- Riyan Parag: 37 (28 balls).
- Sanju Samson: 20 (16 balls).
Bowling (RR)
- Wanindu Hasaranga: 4/35 (4 overs) – Pivotal spells, including wickets of Gaikwad, Dube, and Shankar 469.
- Jofra Archer: 1/13 (3 overs) – Dismissed Rachin Ravindra for a duck in a maiden over 6.
Batting (CSK)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: 63 (44 balls, 7 fours).
- MS Dhoni: 16 (11 balls) – Fell to a stunning catch by Hetmyer in the final over 49.
Bowling (CSK)
- Noor Ahmad: 2/28 (4 overs).
- Matheesha Pathirana: 2/28 (4 overs) – Cleaned up Parag with a yorker 13.
Match Timeline
- Powerplay Dominance (RR): RR scored 79/1 in the first 6 overs, led by Rana’s 21-ball fifty 69.
- CSK Fightback: Ashwin and Noor Ahmad slowed RR’s momentum, restricting them to 182/9 1.
- CSK’s Chase: Gaikwad anchored, but Hasaranga’s wickets and Dhoni’s late dismissal sealed RR’s win 49.
Standings & Points
- RR: Moved up with 2 points (first win of the season) 47.
- CSK: Remained winless in recent matches 5.
Where to Watch
- Broadcast: Likely on Star Sports (India) and JioCinema (digital) – though specifics weren’t mentioned in the search results.
Pitch Report (Barsapara Stadium)
Surface: Balanced, favoring power-hitters early (Rana’s knock) but slowed later, aiding spinners like Hasaranga
