Rajasthan Royals End IPL Season on a High, Chennai Super Kings Hit New Low
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) took their shot at redemption and nailed it in style, outclassing the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with a six-wicket thumping in Match 62 of IPL 2025. Set a solid 188 to win under the lights at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rajasthan didn’t flinch. They wrapped up the chase with almost three overs in the tank, thanks to some fearless batting and clutch hitting down the order.
CSK’s innings had promise, but promises don’t win matches. Ayush Mhatre looked ready to go big with his punchy 44, and Dewald Brevis chipped in with 42 to add bite to the middle order. Their 187/8 was competitive but always felt a tad undercooked, especially once Rajasthan’s openers found their feet.
That’s where 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi turned heads with his 57 off just 33 balls. If there was ever any doubt about talent not having an age, Suryavanshi just erased it. His early fireworks, coupled with a calm and composed 33 from skipper Sanju Samson, laid the ideal foundation. Yashasvi Jaiswal opened things up with a lively 22, keeping Rajasthan always ahead of the required rate.
But the real drama hit in the closing stages. CSK fans, ever-hopeful for another Dhoni miracle, watched uneasily as Dhruv Jurel flipped the script. Known for his cool temperament, Jurel didn’t just finish the job – he did it with style, launching multiple sixes to bring up the winning runs in emphatic fashion. His cameo proved the nail in the coffin for Chennai’s hopes, and the Royals walked off with their fourth win of the season and plenty to smile about.
CSK Sink to Bottom as Royals’ Bowlers Shine
On the bowling front, Rajasthan’s plans worked to perfection. Akash Madhwal ended up as the pick of the bowlers, snaring 3 wickets for just 22 runs and blocking CSK’s attempts to cut loose in the death overs. Yudhvir Singh Charak matched him with 3 for 33, showing nerves of steel each time a wicket was needed. Their efforts turned the tide, halting any late charge from the Super Kings.
The win felt like a fitting end for the Royals, a team that fought hard despite a rocky season. Their younger players have emerged with credit, none more so than Suryavanshi, whose fearless batting bodes well for the future of Indian cricket. Even though this puts them clear of the bottom of the table, the IPL 2025 campaign is over for them, but they’ve left on a high.
It’s a gloomier scene for Chennai Super Kings. Despite the big names in their lineup and the ever-present MS Dhoni, the team never found its groove this season. The defeat in Delhi virtually confirms their fall to the bottom of the points table for the first time in IPL history. Fans are left to wonder if it’s the end of an era for this glorious franchise or just a wake-up call ahead of a much-needed rebuild.
One thing’s clear: the IPL continues to throw up new heroes and fresh narratives with every game. And while Rajasthan Royals can claim the final bragging rights, Chennai Super Kings face the harsh reality of finishing last – a position nobody in yellow ever imagined they’d see.
