RR vs CSK Highlights: After losing the toss and batting first, Rajasthan scored 182 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 20 overs. In reply, Chennai could only score 176 runs for the loss of six wickets in the stipulated overs and lost the match by six runs. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored the highest 63 runs for them.
Rajasthan Royals Secure a Thrilling Win by 6 Runs
After losing the toss Rajasthan Royals had to set a target. Despite an early shock with a wicket in the first over, the team quickly recovered, thanks to some explosive batting. Nitish Rana, who came at number 3, scored an aggressive knock, scored 81 runs off 36 balls, including a quick-fire fifty in just 22 balls. His banging innings put Rajasthan in a commanding position.
Key Players of the RR vs CSK Match
Nitish Rana: Rajasthan won the toss and elected to bat first but lost a wicket in the first over. Nitish came in at number 3. He batted fast and put pressure on the CSK bowlers. Nitish scored a fifty in 22 balls. He scored 81 runs in just 36 balls.
Wanindu Hasaranga: Leg-spinner Hasaranga took 4 wickets for 35 runs. He took the big wickets of Shivam Dubey, Rahul Tripathi, Rituraj Gaikwad and Vijay Shankar.
Riyan Parag: After losing 2 wickets in the 8th over, Captain Parag came to bat. He quickly scored 37 runs by hitting 2 fours and 2 sixes and took the team past 150.
Jofra Archer: Archer, who came to bowl with the new ball, gave just 1 run in the first 2 overs. He sent Rachin Ravindra to the pavilion. He gave only 13 runs in his 3 over spell.
Ruturaj Gaikwad: Captain Rituraj Gaikwad was the only one from Chennai who showed fight. He had to come to bat at number-3. Gaikwad scored 63 runs in 44 balls. He was out in the 16th over and the team fell apart in the big run chase.
Turning Point of the RR vs CSK Match
Chennai needed 61 runs in the last 30 balls. Here Dhoni and Jadeja could score only 22 runs in the next 3 overs, this increased the pressure on CSK. Slow batting in the death overs became the main reason for the team’s defeat. The team needed 39 runs in the last 12 balls, the team could score only 32 runs.
