RR vs CSK IPL 2025 Stat Highlights: Nitish Rana Shines As Rajasthan Royals Secure First Victory

Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by 6 runs in IPL 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on March 30. Batting first, Nitish Rana's power-packed knock helped Rajasthan Royals to get to 182/9. Nitish Rana (81 off 36) dominated the powerplay, powering Rajasthan Royals ahead in the game with his stroke play. Riyan Parag (37) also contributed. Khaleel Ahmed (2/38), Matheesha Pathirana (2/28) and Noor Ahmad's (2/28) joint effort with the ball made sure that CSK pulled back things despite the good start by RR. Veterans Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja shared one wicket each. In response, Chennai Super Kings could only score 176/6. Ruturaj Gaikwad (63 off 44) kept the chase alive till the end but despite the efforts of MS Dhoni (16 off 11) and Ravindra Jadeja (32* off 22), Chennai Super Kings fell short of the finish line. Wanindu Hasaranga (4/35) was the pick of the Rajasthan Royals bowlers as he kept taking wickets through the middle overs. He received good support from Jofra Archer (1/13) who bowled a daunting spell upfront with the new ball. This was Rajasthan Royals's first win of the season and second consecutive defeat for Chennai Super Kings.