Overview

• Rajasthan Royals claimed their first victory of IPL 2025, defeating Chennai Super Kings by six runs under interim captain Riyan Parag.
• Nitish Rana's explosive 81-run knock and Parag's game-changing catch highlighted Rajasthan's collective performance in the match.
• CSK's reliance on aging players like MS Dhoni, whose knee issues limit his batting, has drawn criticism from analysts and fans alike.
• Poor fielding and questionable team combinations have been identified as major factors in CSK's back-to-back losses this season.
• Bowler Shardul Thakur called for fairer conditions in the IPL, citing high-scoring pitches and the impact-player rule as challenges for bowlers.