Rajasthan Royals Secure First IPL 2025 Win, Defeating CSK by Six Runs

Rajasthan Royals secured their first victory of the 2025 Indian Premier League, defeating Chennai Super Kings by six runs in a tense match in Guwahati. Nitish Rana was the standout performer for the Royals, scoring 81 runs off just 36 balls, while Wanindu Hasaranga took four crucial wickets to help restrict CSK to 176 runs in their chase of 183. Despite a strong innings from CSK's skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored 63 runs, they fell short after needing 20 runs off the final over. Sandeep Sharma took the vital wicket of MS Dhoni on the first ball of the last over, sealing the win for Rajasthan. This defeat marks CSK's second consecutive loss, leaving both teams with only two points after three matches. Next, CSK will face Delhi Capitals while RR will take on Punjab Kings in their upcoming fixtures.