Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi opened the batting for the Rajasthan Royals as they began their chase. Khaleel Ahmed bowled the first over for the Chennai Super Kings, managing to find some swing. Anushul Kamboj followed suit, and as a result, the Royals experienced a slow start, scoring cautiously in the first two overs.
As the ball stopped swinging, Yashasvi Jaiswal attacked Khaleel Ahmed, hitting a six along with several boundaries, which provided a much-needed boost for the chase. However, Jaiswal was dismissed for a well-played 36 off 17 balls.
Also Read: Remainder of IPL 2025 league games set to have 120 minutes for rain delays
Samson, Vaibhav Shift Gears After Steady Start
Sanju Samson then joined Vaibhav Suryavanshi at the crease. The duo took their time, successfully guiding the team through the powerplay without any further wickets lost, finishing the first six overs at 56 for 1.
Ravi Ashwin was introduced to bowl the first spin of the innings, and Sanju Samson took him on, hitting a huge six down the ground. With the platform set, Vaibhav Suryavanshi took charge, targeting the CSK spinners and smashing them with a six every over.
MS Dhoni brought in Matheesha Pathirana in the ninth over, who conceded only three runs, briefly halting the Royals’ momentum. However, in the next over, they managed to overcome the dot balls. By the end of the first ten overs, Rajasthan Royals had scored 95 for 1, needing another 93 runs in 60 balls.
Royals aim to finish the season with Victory
Rajasthan Royals batsmen have been strategic in their chase, avoiding unnecessary risks. Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered an impressive innings, with calculated shots, while Sanju Samson provided solid anchoring—a crucial aspect that had been missing in the Royals' performance throughout much of this season. Stay tuned as the Rajasthan Royals aim to finish their season with a victory.
