CSK and RR have long been two of the IPL’s fiercest rivalries, boasting an extensive history spanning multiple eras with shifting dominance and iconic performances shaping results. This timeline helps fans understand each period that has marked this epic contest.
During this phase, teams concentrated on powerplay aggression and middle-over spin vs pace strategy, with RR’s young strike rate-focused batsmen excelling in death overs execution.
Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings – Match Scorecard
Chennai Super Kings Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 63 | 44 | 7 | 1 | 143.2 |
| Shivam Dube | 52 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 157.5 |
| MS Dhoni | 18* | 9 | 1 | 1 | 200.0 |
| Total | 172/6 | 20 overs |
Rajasthan Royals Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 4 | 28 | 2 | 7.0 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Avesh Khan | 4 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
Rajasthan Royals Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 58 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 152.6 |
| Sanju Samson | 41 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 136.6 |
| Jos Buttler | 25 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 178.5 |
| Total | 174/4 | 19.2 overs |
Chennai Super Kings Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepak Chahar | 4 | 32 | 1 | 8.0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 3.2 | 40 | 1 | 12.0 |
Match Result
| Match | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| RR vs CSK | Rajasthan Royals | Won by 6 wickets |
First Match
The Indian Premier League season kicks off with the clash between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals – two sides who have met 30 times prior to this matchup in its entirety – almost evenly matched throughout history of T20 cricket competition and are one of the greatest rivalries seen from fans, analysts, and enthusiasts alike. No team can ever count themselves out permanently when competing at T20 level; each side can change history at any moment!
Chennai Super Kings were temporarily disqualified from IPL competition between 2015 and 2017 as a result of their owners’ involvement in a 2013 spot-fixing and betting scandal, but were reinstated for 2018 season and won the title within just one season back. They remain one of the most successful franchises within IPL having won five titles while reaching 10 finals as well as winning Champions League Twenty20 twice!
Rajasthan Royals have secured the services of Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler while adding Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer to their ranks in order to take on some of the premier teams, beginning their campaign in Guwahati with pride.
On March 30th, District Cricket Stadium of Guwahati will be the venue of an exhibition match, and tickets can be purchased on the District app and website as well as at designated physical box offices throughout the season. Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable unless game abandonment occurs before any ball has been bowled – digital tickets can be found in your profile section on District app after purchase; refunds will be processed within three working days after cancellation occurs.
Second Match
In 2008, the inaugural IPL final remains one of the most riveting contests ever witnessed, as Rajasthan Royals led by Shane Warne edged out Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with one final ball to seal an epic battle that would become a longstanding rivalry. It remains one of the greatest spectacles ever witnessed on an IPL pitch to this day.
The Royals started their season strong, winning four out of their opening four games and leading the table by an enormous margin. Unfortunately, inconsistency soon caught up with them when two out of their next three matches ended in defeat and dropped them down the table to fourth place without guarantee of playoff participation.
CSK were in incredible form throughout the tournament, compiling 13 wins against two losses for an unblemished 13-1 mark. But M.S. Dhoni’s men were on the verge of finishing bottom when they faced Rajasthan on Tuesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium; victory here could prevent their franchise’s first-ever bottom finish ever.
Chennai Super Kings have only six points on the board and any loss could prove devastating for them – yet Royals remain in relegation danger so both teams view this game as must-wins.
The Royals’ inconsistency has been at the core of their issues this season. A mix of youth players and new faces have caused numerous errors that have infuriated fans; many have demanded changes in leadership and how the team operates but were met with indifference from management.
Third Match
Rajasthan Royals started off their IPL tournament with two consecutive victories before losing to Delhi Daredevils by six wickets and Kolkata Knight Riders by nine. Although they qualified for playoffs by finishing third in group stage play, Chennai Super Kings trounced them in their first qualifier before going on to defeat them again in second qualifying match-up leading them into relegation from IPL tournament.
Rajasthan Royals were one of the original IPL franchises owned by Manj Badale’s Emerging Media until it was sold to RedBird Capital Partners for $37.5 million in 2021. Under new ownership, they changed its logo and uniform as well as signing new players to strengthen their squad.
Rajasthan Royals have become known for their frugal spending at IPL mega auctions, purchasing numerous young cricketers at relatively lower costs while also signing established players such as Shane Watson, Jos Buttler and Ravichandran Ashwin.
After their slow start, the Royals soon found their stride, winning four out of their next five matches – including Pune Warriors India by 8 wickets thanks to Ross Taylor’s 35-ball century; Delhi Daredevils by 17 runs at home ground; beaten by Chennai Super Kings but beating Mumbai Indians 7 wickets thanks to Adam Voges’ 45-ball 85.
Current home matches of Royal Bengal Tigers are being hosted at ACA Stadium in Guwahati. Tickets prices for all of RR home matches can be found via District app and website, with non-refundable purchases made available as digital tickets through your profile section in District app or visiting designated physical box offices throughout the season.
Fourth Match
Rajasthan Royals faced a challenging test on an extremely dry pitch at M.Chinnaswad Stadium in Mohali on an away fixture, falling six wickets short despite Shaun Marsh’s 42-ball 71 at M.Chinnaswad Stadium despite Shaun Marsh’s 42-ball score of 71 from 42 balls despite strong efforts by Jos Buttler, Ross Taylor and Shane Watson’s strong batting lineup in their initial powerplay overs with no boundaries scored and no powerplay overs had any powerplay runs between wickets but leg spinner Rahul Tewatia struck in the third over trapping Buttler behind Smith’s stumps and stopping his 80 run partnership and ending their chase of 234 runs short by 6 wickets from their opponents after having posted 234 from 6 overs against their opposition bowlers had done enough damage by bowler Rahul Tewatia in an over 3 trapping Buttler near Smith’s stumps infringeing Smith in front of his stumps and ending their chase by 6 wickets from being chased down to 175.
Rajasthan Royals struggled initially but showed signs of improvement as they beat Deccan Chargers by 8 wickets at home before going on to lose four of the last five matches including one against Mumbai Indians where Jos Buttler was dismissed on the final ball. Nevertheless, Rajasthan began showing progress against Deccan Chargers which led to them defeating them 8 wickets with their next home match win at home against Deccan Chargers by 8 wickets but this momentum could not be sustained as Jos Buttler was dismissed off Jos Buttler on last ball by Mumbai Indians before ultimately falling short against Mumbai Indians with four losses resulting from Jos Buttler being dismissed off on last ball when playing them by 8 wickets!
The rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals is one of the longest running and most thrilling rivalries in T20 cricket, providing memorable matches and showing how leadership, squad composition and tactical development contribute to results in T20 cricket. While dominance shifts frequently between sides, their competition remains a balanced and high-scoring contest.
CSK and Royals have met 31 times during IPL history and CSK has won 16 of those contests, while Royals have claimed 15 victories against CSK out of 30 meetings between the teams. Their first encounter took place during 2008’s inaugural IPL final and resulted in an exciting three-wicket win by Royals with just the last ball being bowled!
Fifth Match
CSK have played 31 matches against Rajasthan since 2008 in the Indian Premier League, and Rajasthan have won 15 and lost 16. The Royals made a strong start this season by winning four out of their first seven league matches before losing their final five league matches and failing to qualify for play-offs after failing to do so themselves. They finished fifth on the points table and Jaiswal finished as their highest run scorer while Yuzvendra Chahal led as top wicket-taker for their side.
Jos Buttler broke two IPL records during his match against Delhi Daredevils; first by scoring an unbeaten fifty from 18 balls to break the fastest fifty in IPL history; and secondly by equalling Virender Sehwag’s record of most consecutive fifties in an IPL tournament – for both feats he was later awarded Man of the Match.
Rajasthan’s bowlers also excelled, with young pacer Siddharth Trivedi and spinner Munaf Patel both taking two wickets each in this match. Later in their next encounter against Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan beat them by eight wickets – marking their greatest ever defeat at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
On 14 July, a Supreme Court-appointed panel banned Shivpa Shetty and Raj Kundra from IPL over their betting scandal, but the franchise returned for 2018 season competition. RedBird Capital Partners purchased 15% stake for approximately $37.5 million while Manoj Badale’s Emerging Media then increased their ownership stake up to 65%.
On 19 February 2025, the Royals sold majority shareholding to an American investment group for $1.635 billion, the single most important transaction ever completed in Indian cricket history. Their new owners pledged to restore them to former glory and transform them into one of the top global franchises.
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