In their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 encounter on March 30, 2025, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) narrowly defeated the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 6 runs. Batting first, RR posted a total of 182/9 in their 20 overs, with Nitish Rana contributing a significant 81 runs. CSK’s chase fell short, ending at 176/6, despite a valiant effort in the final overs.
Wanindu Hasaranga’s exceptional bowling performance, claiming four wickets, played a pivotal role in restricting CSK’s batting lineup. In the final over, Sandeep Sharma successfully defended 17 runs, sealing the victory for RR.
This win marked RR’s first victory of the season, coming after two initial losses. However, the team faced a penalty for a slow over-rate, with stand-in captain Riyan Parag fined Rs 12 lakhs.
For a visual recap of the match’s highlights, you can watch the following video: