Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals 62nd Match IPL 2025 Scorecard and Highlights
Match Overview: Rajasthan Royals End Season on a High
On May 20, 2025, Rajasthan Royals clinched a 6-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in the 62nd Match of IPL 2025 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Chasing 188, RR were powered by a blazing 57 off 33 balls from 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi and a 98-run stand with Sanju Samson. Despite efforts from CSK’s Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis, the five-time champions faced their 10th loss, risking a historic bottom-place finish.
This article provides a detailed Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals 62nd Match IPL 2025 scorecard, key moments, and insights for cricket fans.
Match Details
The match was a battle between two underperforming teams, with RR aiming to avoid the wooden spoon and CSK desperate to climb off the bottom. RR won the toss and chose to bowl, capitalizing on their young batting core to chase down the target with 17 balls to spare.
| Teams | Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals |
|---|---|
| Format | T20 |
| Date | May 20, 2025 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bowl |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Akash Madhwal |
| Umpires | Keyur Kelkar, Rohan Pandit |
| Third Umpire | Adrian Holdstock |
| Referee | Arjan Kripal Singh |
Chennai Super Kings Innings: Brevis and Mhatre Fight Back
CSK posted 187/8 in 20 overs, thanks to Ayush Mhatre’s 43 off 20 balls and Dewald Brevis’ 42 off 25. A 59-run partnership with Shivam Dube (39 off 32) provided stability, but RR’s bowlers, led by Akash Madhwal (3/29), restricted CSK’s late surge.
Batting Summary
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayush Mhatre | 43 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 215.00 |
| Devon Conway | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Urvil Patel | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Dewald Brevis | 42 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 168.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 39 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 121.88 |
| MS Dhoni | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Noor Ahmad | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
Total: 187/8 (20 Overs, Run Rate: 9.35)
Extras: 13 (6 lb, 7 w)
Fall of Wickets: 1-12 (Devon Conway, 1.4 ov), 2-12 (Urvil Patel, 1.6 ov), 3-68 (Ayush Mhatre, 5.5 ov), 4-70 (Ravichandran Ashwin, 6.3 ov), 5-78 (Ravindra Jadeja, 7.4 ov), 6-137 (Dewald Brevis, 13.4 ov), 7-180 (Shivam Dube, 19.1 ov), 8-185 (MS Dhoni, 19.5 ov)
Bowling Summary (Rajasthan Royals)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Madhwal | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 |
| Yudhvir Singh Charak | 4 | 0 | 47 | 3 | 11.75 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 |
| Tushar Deshpande | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.50 |
Rajasthan Royals Innings: Suryavanshi’s Blazing Fifty
RR chased 188 in 17.1 overs, led by Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 57 off 33 balls and a 98-run partnership with Sanju Samson (27 off 18). Dhruv Jurel (30 off 9) and Shimron Hetmyer (13 off 4) finished the chase emphatically.
Batting Summary
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 36 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 189.47 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 57 | 33 | 6 | 3 | 172.73 |
| Sanju Samson | 27 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Riyan Parag | 13 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 130.00 |
| Dhruv Jurel | 30 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 333.33 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 325.00 |
Total: 188/4 (17.1 Overs, Run Rate: 10.99)
Extras: 0
Fall of Wickets: 1-37 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3.4 ov), 2-135 (Sanju Samson, 13.2 ov), 3-138 (Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 13.6 ov), 4-158 (Riyan Parag, 15.4 ov)
Bowling Summary (Chennai Super Kings)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 3.1 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 8.84 |
| Khaleel Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 11.67 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.50 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15.00 |
Key Moments and Analysis
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Explosive Knock
At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 57 off 33 balls, including 6 fours and 3 sixes, set the tone for RR’s chase. His 98-run stand with Sanju Samson was pivotal, as noted by ESPNcricinfo. His strike rate of 172.73 showcased his potential as a future star.
Madhwal’s Match-Winning Spell
Akash Madhwal’s 3/29 earned him Player of the Match honors. His disciplined bowling, guided by Shane Bond, restricted CSK’s middle order, preventing a 200-plus total. Cricbuzz praised his spot bowling.
CSK’s Struggles
CSK’s early collapse to 78/5, despite Ayush Mhatre’s 43, exposed their batting frailties. MS Dhoni’s 9 off 6 couldn’t provide the finishing flourish, and their powerplay run rate remained the lowest in IPL 2025, as per CSK’s season analysis.
Why This Match Matters
RR’s victory marked their fourth win, securing ninth place and avoiding the wooden spoon. CSK’s 10th loss highlighted a forgettable season, with their bottom-place finish nearly confirmed. Young talents like Suryavanshi and Mhatre offered hope for both teams’ futures. For more IPL updates, visit our IPL 2025 coverage.
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