What Happened Last Time When CSK Collided With RR In IPL?

The then CSK captain MSD alongside Sanju Samson [iplt20] The then CSK captain MSD alongside Sanju Samson [iplt20]

In a crucial match that could potentially be a rehearsal for the playoffs, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Chepauk. CSK must win the game to stay alive in the tournament, while a victory for RR will secure their spot in the playoffs.

Both CSK and RR come into this game after suffering defeats in their last IPL matches. CSK lost to Gujarat Titans in their previous game, while RR failed to chase down 222 against Delhi Capitals.

What happened in last CSK-RR encounter?

In their last two encounters, Rajasthan Royals have emerged victorious against CSK. In their last game at Jaipur which happened at IPL 2023, CSK lost by 32 runs to Samson led Rajasthan.

Batting first at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 77 runs opening the innings with Jos Buttler. 

But after loosing Samson and  Hetmyer's wickets, Dhruv Jurel's quickfire 34 off 15 balls, along with Devdutt Padikkal's 27 off 13 balls, helped Rajasthan post a formidable total of 202/5.

In response, CSK lost their in-form batter Devon Conway early in the innings. However, Ruturaj Gaikwad's 47 off 29 balls and Dube's 52 off 33 balls kept CSK in the game for a while. 

Despite their efforts, after losing crucial wickets, CSK struggled to keep up with the required run rate and ended their innings at 170/6. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal, who played a crucial role with the bat for Rajasthan Royals, was named the Man of the Match.