IPL 2025, RR vs CSK: Rana, Hasaranga propel Rajasthan Royals to win over Chennai Super Kings - Action in Images

Wanindu Hasaranga’s brilliance derailed Chennai Super Kings’ chase as Rajasthan Royals sealed a six-run win on Sunday.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) opened their account with a hard-fought six-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL match on Sunday. (REUTERS)

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Wanindu Hasaranga’s (4/35) brilliance derailed Chennai Super Kings’ chase as Rajasthan Royals sealed a six-run win on Sunday night. (AFP)

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Chasing 183, CSK found themselves at 5/1 in the first three overs, with Jofra Archer starting with a maiden wicket over, dismissing Rachin Ravindra (0). (Surjeet Yadav)

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Despite Ruturaj Gaikwad’s resistance, CSK continued to lose wickets, he reached his fifty off 37 balls, but soon fell to Wanindu Hasaranga, becoming his fourth victim, as CSK slumped to 129 for 5. (AFP)

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Sandeep Sharma struck the crucial blow by removing MS Dhoni, with Shimron Hetmyer taking a stunning catch to eventually defend 20 runs in the last six balls. (REUTERS)

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Ravindra Jadeja (32 not out from 22 balls) provided late fireworks, but the target proved beyond reach as CSK suffered second loss on trot. (AFP)

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Promoted to number 3, left-handed Nitish Rana (81-run knock) dominated the CSK bowlers, hitting 10 boundaries and 5 sixes en route his scintillating knock but Royals struggled towards back-end just about manage a par-score of 182 for 9. (AFP)

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Stand-in skipper Riyan Parag scored a crucial 37-run knock as Rajasthan Royals managed to cross 180-run despite losing wickets in quick successions. (REUTERS)