Rajasthan Royals ended their IPL 2025 season on a high by defeating Chennai Super Kings in their final match. Although they missed the playoffs, the team showed strong spirit and finished with a confident win against their rivals.
Royals Finish on a High Despite Early Exit
Rajasthan Royals may have failed to reach the playoffs in IPL 2025, but they ended their journey with a positive result. In their final game of the season, played on Tuesday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Rajasthan defeated Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets. Even though the match had no impact on the points table, it gave the team a good chance to finish on a winning note and boost morale.
Chennai Set a Competitive Target
Strong Middle-Order Show by CSK
Chennai Super Kings batted first and scored 187 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Ayush Emharte played a great innings, scoring 43 runs from just 20 balls, showing his explosive form in the middle order. Alongside him, South African young talent Dewald Brevis added 42 runs off 25 balls. Shivam Dube also contributed with a solid 39 runs from 32 balls. These three were the main scorers for CSK.
Rajasthan Bowlers Keep Things in Control
Although Chennai managed to get close to 190, Rajasthan’s bowlers kept the pressure on by taking regular wickets. Young bowler Jubvir Singh was the most successful for the Royals, picking up 3 important wickets. His performance helped slow Chennai’s scoring rate at key moments. Ravichandran Ashwin, playing against his old team CSK, also chipped in with 2 wickets, showing his experience and control.
Rajasthan’s Batting Shines in Final Match
Confident Start in the Chase
Chasing 188 runs was not an easy task, but Rajasthan Royals made it look simple with a strong batting performance. Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal gave the team a quick start, scoring 36 runs off just 19 balls. His aggressive stroke play set the tone for the chase.
Samson and Suryavanshi Steer the Ship
Captain Sanju Samson played a responsible innings, scoring 41 runs from 31 balls. He held the innings together and kept the scoreboard moving. But the star of the chase was Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who played a brilliant knock of 57 runs in just 33 balls. He smashed boundaries and looked in control throughout his innings.
Towards the end, Dhruv Jurel finished the match in style, scoring a quickfire 31 runs off just 12 balls. Rajasthan reached the target with 17 balls remaining, showing their power-hitting abilities.
What This Win Means for Rajasthan
Though Rajasthan Royals were already out of the playoff race, this victory will bring some satisfaction to the team and fans. It showed the team still had fighting spirit and talented players who can perform under pressure. Finishing the season with a win gives them something positive to take into the next edition of the IPL.
This match also gave a glimpse of Rajasthan’s young talent like Jubvir Singh and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who could play a bigger role in the future. Sanju Samson’s captaincy and experience were also on display, as he led from the front in their final match.
Chennai’s Missed Opportunity
For Chennai Super Kings, this defeat was disappointing. Though they had a decent score, their bowlers could not stop the Royals’ batters. The loss might hurt their chances if net run rate or momentum becomes important in the playoff stages. Still, players like Brevis and Emharte gave their fans something to cheer about.
Final Thoughts
Rajasthan Royals may not have reached the playoffs, but their final match win over Chennai Super Kings was a strong statement. With young stars stepping up and experienced players contributing well, the Royals showed they are building a team for the future. Their fans will now look forward to next season with hope and excitement.
