Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets in Delhi on 20 May 2025, chasing down a target of 188 with wickets to spare. Chennai had posted 187/8 from their 20 overs, a total that sat just above the Arun Jaitley Stadium average of 185 across 165 T20 matches. Rajasthan were measured early, scoring 56/1 in the powerplay, then accelerated through the middle overs with 94 runs for the loss of just 2 wickets. The chase was settled well before the death. Akash Madhwal was named Player of the Match.

Chennai's innings had a frantic start. They scored 68 runs in the powerplay but lost 3 wickets in the process, leaving their middle order with rebuilding work to do. They responded well, adding 78 across overs 7 to 15, and squeezed 41 from the final five to finish at a competitive 187/8. On most nights at this ground, that total is enough to challenge.

Rajasthan never quite looked troubled, even when they were below the required rate in the first six overs. Once the middle phase arrived, the chase gathered pace rapidly. By the time the death overs began, they needed only 38 from 5 overs with 6 wickets remaining. The result was effectively settled at that point.