RR Win Season Finale Against CSK, End Campaign on Positive Note

Bold Decision to Chase: Despite a terrible record chasing (1 win in 9 matches), RR stuck to chasing and finally made it work. This could suggest a shift in mindset or just a last-ditch gamble that paid off. Bowling Effort Sets Up the Win: RR’s bowlers, especially Akash Madhwal, delivered under pressure, giving away just 17 runs in the last three overs. That discipline at the death was critical in keeping CSK down to a manageable 188 on a batting-friendly surface. Suryavanshi Leads the Chase: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 57 off 33 showed composure at the top, anchoring the innings with intent and pacing. Ashwin's Brief Scare: When R Ashwin took two wickets in one over, it looked like RR might repeat their pattern of collapsing under chase pressure. But this time the middle and lower order held strong. Jurel & Hetmyer Seal It: The calm finish by Dhruv Jurel (31 off 12) and Shimron Hetmyer, both of whom were part of failed chases earlier in the season, provided a moment of redemption. Their presence at the crease signaled a shift from past failures. Impact on Standings: RR briefly escaped the bottom of the table, though their season is over. CSK, shockingly, now face the risk of finishing last for the first time in IPL history unless they win big in their final game. Rajasthan Royals 188 for 4 (Suryavanshi 57, Samson 41, Jaiswal 36, Ashwin 2-41) beat Chennai Super Kings 187 for 8 (Mhatre 43, Brevis 42, Madhwal 3-29, Yudhvir 3-47) by six wickets