Nitish Rana slammed a huge maximum against Ravi Ashwin [Source: @StarSportsIndia/x.com]
Chennai Super Kings are taking on the Rajasthan Royals in the 11th match of the IPL 2025. This match is being played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, India. Notably, Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss for the game and put the Royals to bat.
Nitish Rana Changed The Momentum In Royals' Favour With Ruthless Hitting
The Super Kings had a brilliant start to the game as Khaleel Ahmed dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal in the first over of the game. However, after this things rapidly turned in favour of the Royals. Nitish Rana got promoted in the batting order over Riyan Parag and he came out with killer attitude.
The left-handed batter walked out and played shots with positive intent taking down the Super Kings' bowlers. Ravi Ashwin fell victim to Rana's ruthless hitting in the fifth over of the innings.
Ashwin Gets Slammed By Ravi Ashwin In The Fifth Over
On the second delivery of the over, Rana slammed a huge six and followed it up with another maximum. On the fourth ball, he also hit a four. It turned out to be 19 runs over and the momentum completely changed in favour of the home team.
Rana's ruthless hitting set up the platform for a big total. The left handed batter continued the momentum and brought up his half-century in just 21 deliveries.
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