In their final league stage clash of the IPL 2025 season, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) ended on a high note by defeating the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by six wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Despite being out of the playoff race, Rajasthan displayed an inspired performance to close their campaign with a strong win.
CSK Batting Falters Late
Chennai, batting first, posted 187 for 8 in their 20 overs. The innings started well with Ayush Mhatre scoring a fluent 43 and Dewald Brevis adding 41. However, CSK lost momentum in the final overs. Akash Madhwal was the pick of the bowlers for RR, delivering a crucial final over in which he dismissed key batters Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni.
14-Year-Old Steals the Show
The chase was anchored by a sensational knock from 14-year-old debutant Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who scored 57 off just 33 balls. His fearless batting, combined with captain Sanju Samson’s composed 41, ensured that RR chased down the target comfortably in just 17.1 overs.
Season Ends for RR, But With Positives
With this win, Rajasthan finished 9th in the points table, missing out on playoff contention. However, the emergence of young talent like Suryavanshi offers hope for the franchise’s future. Chennai, on the other hand, had already qualified for the playoffs but will be concerned by their death-over struggles.
This match, though inconsequential for the standings, was memorable for fans due to the exciting performances and a glimpse into the future of Indian cricket through RR’s teenage star.
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