RR vs CSK, IPL 2025: Awards List, Player of the Match, Captains' Comments, Post-Match Presentation

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RR vs CSK: Rajasthan Royals secured their maiden victory of the IPL 2025 season with a tense six-run triumph over Chennai Super Kings at the Barsapara Stadium on Sunday, March 30. The Royals' bowlers, led by Wanindu Hasaranga and Jofra Archer, delivered under pressure to successfully defend their total of 182 runs.

Despite a spirited effort from MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja in the final overs, Chennai fell short, handing Rajasthan their first points of the tournament.

RR vs CSK Awards List: Complete List of Award Winners

Curvv Super Striker of the Match: Nitish Rana

My11Circle Fantasy King of the Match: Nitish Rana

Rupay on the Go Most 4: Nitish Rana

Angel One Most Sixes: Nitish Rana

TATA IPL Green Dot Balls of the Match: Jofra Archer

Player Of The Match: Nitish Rana

RR vs CSK Captains' Comments

Riyan Parag (RR Captain): Feels good. Took some time, it was two games but felt long. Felt we were 20 short. We were going well in the middle overs but lost a couple of quick wickets. But we bowled very well. The bowlers stepped up and executed our collective plans. We have had two tough games, going for 280 and then not being able to defend around 180 in the second game. Luckily had a few options in this game, me and Nitish were also there. Just did what felt insitictive as a captain today. Fielding makes up for the 20 runs that we were short. We have been working with Dishant Yagnik, our fielding coach. So it shows.

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK Captain): Obvious in the Power Play (the key moment in the game). NItish batted well and we were not proactive knowing he was going behind square and we should have made him play in front of the wicket. 8-10 runs through misfields as well. We are trying to improve there. 180 was chasable. Still a good wicket if you hit the pockets. I was really happy at the innings break. They were looking good for 210, but 180 was chasable. (About him batting at No. 3) Over the years Ajinkya batted at 3 and Rayudu was taking care of middle-overs. We thought it would be better if I came a bit late to take care of the middle overs and Tripathi can bat aggressively at the top. Anyway it doesn't matter because I am getting to bat early in the three games (smiles). It was decided during the auction time and I don't have any problem with that. I can take risks when needed and rotate strike. Unfortunately we have not been getting the good starts but once we get that things will be different. (Positives) Noor as usual bowling well, Khaleel bowling well and Jaddu bhai bowled well as well. You need some momentum in the bowling department. I think once everything comes together and we have the momentum we will be a really good side.