IPL 2025, CSK vs RR : Tripathi, Gaikwad at the Crease as CSK Looks to Build a Partnership
Promoted to No. 3, Nitish Rana put on a show, hammering 10 boundaries and 5 sixes to dominate the CSK bowlers after Rajasthan Royals were sent in to bat first.
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was in discomfort after taking a blow to his elbow while batting during the IPL clash between CSK and Rajasthan Royals at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Rana’s explosive knock—an electrifying 81 off just 36 balls—gave RR a strong start, but CSK’s bowlers staged a brilliant fightback in the latter half to restrict them to 182/9.
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Skipper Riyan Parag (37), playing in front of his home crowd, struck a couple of fours and sixes, but his innings lacked fluency. Rajasthan could only manage 37 runs in the last five overs. However, RR will take confidence from the fact that CSK hasn't successfully chased a target over 180 since 2019.
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Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad (2/28) tightened things up in the middle overs, while Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana (2/28) was effective at the death, slowing RR’s momentum.
Early Blow! Jofra Strikes, Rachin Departs
RR got an early breakthrough as Jofra Archer struck in his first over, dismissing Rachin Ravindra with a back-of-length delivery outside off.
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Now, Rahul Tripathi is at the crease alongside skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, looking to build a solid partnership for CSK.
Wicket! Archer Strikes Early, Rachin Falls
Rajasthan Royals get an early breakthrough as Jofra Archer claims the first wicket of the season! Rachin Ravindra edges a back-of-length delivery outside off and has to walk back.
Rahul Tripathi now takes center stage, looking to settle in, with skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad joining him at the crease.
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