Rajasthan Royals secured their first victory of the IPL 2025 season, defeating Chennai Super Kings by six runs in a thrilling match in Guwahati on Sunday. Defending 182, the Royals held their nerve to stop CSK at 176/6, thanks to a stellar performance by Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga.

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• Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by six runs in IPL 2025.
• Royals defend 182 to claim their first win of the season.
• Wanindu Hasaranga shines with figures of 4/35, taking crucial wickets.
• CSK’s Ruturaj Gaikwad scores 63 off 44 balls, but fails to finish the chase.
• Dhoni makes a brief appearance, scoring 16 runs off 11 balls, but CSK fall short.
• Jadeja contributes 32* off 22 balls, but the target remains out of reach.
• CSK fails to successfully chase a score of 180-plus since 2019.
• Rajasthan Royals’ Nitish Rana top scores with a quick 81 off 36 balls.
• Riyan Parag scores a solid 37 off 28 balls, but is dismissed after being hit on the forearm.
• CSK bowlers restrict Royals to 182/9 after a strong start from Nitish Rana.