Rr Vs Csk Ipl 2025: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shines In Royals’ Emotional Farewell Victory

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Match Recap: RR vs CSK – IPL 2025, May 20 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

In what was the final league-stage fixture for both teams, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) gave their fans something to cheer about with a commanding 6-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 20, 2025, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Even though the match had no playoff implications, it delivered a memorable performance filled with powerful hitting, emotional moments, and the arrival of a new young talent on the IPL stage.

CSK’s Innings: Solid Start but Faltered at the Death
Winning the toss and batting first, Chennai Super Kings posted a competitive total of 187/8 in their 20 overs.

Ayush Mhatre got CSK off to a flying start with 43 off 20 balls, showing impressive intent at the top.

Dewald Brevis added crucial middle-order stability, scoring 42 off 25 with some stylish strokes.

However, CSK failed to accelerate in the death overs due to excellent bowling from Rajasthan Royals.

RR’s bowlers Akash Madhwal and Yudhvir Singh Charak were exceptional, grabbing 3 wickets each and ensuring ...
... CSK didn’t cross the 200-run mark.

Rajasthan’s Chase: Calm, Composed, and Confident
Chasing 188, Rajasthan Royals looked calm under pressure and made light work of the target, reaching 188/4 in just 17.1 overs.

Captain Sanju Samson played a fluent innings of 41 off 31 balls, anchoring the top order.

The star of the show was 14-year-old debutant Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who scored a mature and fearless 57 off 33 balls, hitting 4 sixes and proving he belongs on the big stage.

Dhruv Jurel provided the finishing touches with a quickfire 31 off just 12 balls*.

RR’s batting was aggressive yet calculated, and their intent stood out, especially from such a young debutant.

A Moment to Remember: Vaibhav Suryavanshi & MS Dhoni
The most talked-about moment of the night came after the match — as Rajasthan sealed their win, Vaibhav Suryavanshi approached MS Dhoni and touched his feet, showing the utmost respect for the Indian cricketing legend.

The gesture won hearts across the nation and quickly went viral, symbolizing a powerful generational shift in Indian cricket — from one legend to the potential rise of another.

The Final Take
Although both RR and CSK failed to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs, Rajasthan ended their campaign on a high with a morale-boosting win. For CSK, it was a fifth straight loss while defending a total — a worrying trend for the franchise.

But the night belonged to Vaibhav Suryavanshi — from his fearless batting to his touching gesture of humility, the 14-year-old created a lasting impression and possibly introduced himself as India’s next big cricketing prospect.

Quick Match Summary

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Date: May 20, 2025

Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets

CSK Score: 187/8 (20 overs)

RR Score: 188/4 (17.1 overs)

Player of the Match: Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 57 (33)

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