New Delhi, India – The 62nd match of the TATA IPL 2025 saw Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 20, 2025. Both teams were out of playoff contention, playing only for pride as the season neared its end.
CSK struggled early in their innings, losing five wickets in the first eight overs. Yudhvir Singh‘s bowling added pressure, dismissing key players Devon Conway and Urvil Patel, which put CSK in a challenging position at 35 for 5 just before the 10th over.
Despite the poor start, Ayush Mhatre’s quickfire 43 runs provided some hope for the team. He shared a partnership with Ravichandran Ashwin, who contributed 18 runs but was dismissed shortly after. Ravindra Jadeja followed, leaving CSK in further trouble.
Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube then managed to stabilize the innings with a half-century partnership. As of the latest update, CSK had posted a total of 133 runs for 5 wickets after 13 overs, largely thanks to Brevis’ unbeaten 41 runs off just 23 balls, with a current run rate of 10.23.
While CSK currently sits at the bottom of the points table with three wins from 12 matches, RR follows closely, also with three wins in 10 matches. Both teams have struggled this season, with injuries to key players like Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad complicating CSK’s already tough campaign.
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is known for its batting-friendly conditions, with short boundaries and a fast outfield making it conducive for scoring runs.
During the toss, Rajasthan Royals opted to bowl first, a strategy favored by teams at this venue due to the potential impact of evening dew on the match.
Fans continue to hope for a spirited contest as both teams step onto the field not just for a win, but to restore some pride in their final games for the season.
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