CSK vs RR Highlights, IPL 2023: MS Dhoni’s Valiant Effort In Vain As RR Edge Past CSK In Thriller

CSK vs RR Live: Rajasthan Royals win by 3 runs

Rajasthan Royals (175/8) defeat Chennai Super Kings (172/6) by three runs in their IPL 2023 match on Wednesday. CSK needed 21 off the last over, where Sandeep Sharma successfully defended the runs for his team despite getting hit for two sixes by MS Dhoni.

CSK vs RR Live: OUT

OUT!!! After completing his half-century, Devon Conway fails to capitalise on it as he gets dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal. Conway lofts it over the extra cover but Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a brilliant catch. Sixth wicket gone for CSK. 

CSK 113/6 (15 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: OUT

OUT!!! Minutes after losing the wicket of Moeen Ali, Chennai Super Kings are hit by another blow as Yuzvendra Chahal removes Ambati Rayudu for 1. Rayudu smashes it hard but Shimron Hetmyer makes a brilliant effort and takes a stunning catch at the deep mid-wicket. 

CSK 103/5 (14.1 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: OUT

OUT!!! Adam Zampa gives a breakthrough to Rajasthan Royals as he removes Moeen Ali for 7. Moeen tries to go for a big shot but Sandeep Sharma dives and takes a stunning catch at the deep backward square leg. Fourth wicket gone for CSK. 

CSK 102/4 (13.5 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: OUT

OUT!!! Ravichandran Ashwin strikes again and removes Shivam Dube for 8. Just like Rahane, Dube also gets dismissed after getting LBW out by Ashwin. Third wicket gone for CSK but Devon Conway standing strong and inching closer towards his half-century. 

CSK 92/3 (11.4 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: OUT

OUT!!! Ravichandran Ashwin provides a major breakthrough to Rajasthan Royals as he dismisses Ajinkya Rahane for 31. Ashwin strikes on the pads of Rahane as the on-field umpire signals out. A major blow for CSK as the strong partnership between Rahane and Conway is broken. 

CSK 78/2 (9.3 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: Rahane-Conway solid

Ajinkya Rahane and Devon Conway are standing solid at the crease for Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in the chase of 176. In the previous over, the duo smash 9 runs off Jason Holder. 

CSK 61/1 (8 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: Good over for CSK

After losing the wicket of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chennai Super Kings have found their way out. In the previous over, Ajinkya Rahane and Devon Conway smash 9 runs off Adam Zampa. CSK are moving confidently towards the target of 176. 

CSK 35/1 (5 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: OUT

OUT!!! Sandeep Sharma has provided Rajasthan Royals with an early breakthrough as he removed Ruturaj Gaikwad for 8. Gaikwad smashes it hard towards the leg-side but the shot lacks proper timing. Yashasvi Jaiswal intercepts at takes a brilliant catch as CSK lose their first wicket in the chase of 176. 

CSK 10/1 (2.2 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: 7 runs off the 1st over

Chennai Super Kings are off to a good start in the chase of 176 as Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway are steadily taking their side ahead. In the first over, the duo smash 8 runs off Sandeep Sharma. 

CSK 8/0 (1 over)

CSK vs RR Live: We are back

Hello and welcome back to the second innings of the IPL 2023 match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. In the chase of 176, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway will be opening the batting attack for CSK while Sandeep Sharma will be bowling the first over for RR. 

CSK vs RR Live: Rajasthan Royals 175/8 in 20 overs

Jos Buttler’s fiery half-century guides Rajasthan Royals to 175/8 in 20 overs against Chennai Super Kings. Buttler smashes 52 off 36 balls while Devdutt Padikkal scores 38 off 26 balls. Apart from them, Shimron Hetmyer remains unbeaten at 30* off 18 balls. For CSK, Akash Singh, Tushar Deshpande, and Ravindra Jadeja scalp two wickets each. 

CSK vs RR Live: OUT

OUT!!! Moeen Ali joins the party and removes his compatriot Jos Buttler for 52. Buttler gets completely bamboozled by the delivery as he tries go for a slogsweep but the ball rattles up the off stump. Terrific bowling from Buttler. 

RR 142/5 (16.2 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: Buttler hits half-century

Jos Buttler takes a double on Maheesh Theekshana’s delivery and brings up his 18th IPL half-century. He takes only 33 balls to cross the 50-run mark. On the other hand, he has been joined Shimron Hetmyer at the crease as Rajasthan Royals eye a big total. 

RR 137/4 (15.1 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: OUT

OUT!!! Akash Singh gets his maiden IPL wicket as he removes Ravichandran Ashwin for 30. Ashwin smashes it hard for a six but fails to time it properly. Sisanda Magala interrupts and takes an easy catch at the extra covers. Fourth wicket gone for RR. 

RR 135/4 (15 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: 9 runs off the previous over

In the previous over, Jos Buttler and Ravichandran Ashwin smash 9 runs off Maheesh Theekshana and keep the momentum towards Rajasthan Royals. On the other hand, CSK are eyeing more wickets in order to dominate RR. 

RR 119/3 (14 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: Buttler nears half-century

After Ravindra Jadeja’s twin blows, Rajasthan Royals have managed to get back on track as Jos Buttler and Ravichandran Ashwin have successfully anchored the innings. Buttler is inching closer towards his half-century as he has scored 44* of 28 balls. RR eye a good total in the remaining overs. 

RR 110/3 (13 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: OUT

OUT!!! Ravindra Jadeja has provided two back-to-back breakthroughs to Chennai Super Kings as he removed Devdutt Padikkal and Sanju Samson in the same over. Padikkal departs after he tries to go for a big hit but ends up giving a catch to Devon Conway at the backward square leg. On the hand, Samson departs after he fails to judge the delivery and it rattles up the middle and the leg stump. 

RR 88/3 (8.5 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: Brilliant powerplay for RR

Rajasthan Royals had a phenomenal outing in the powerplay as they have scored 57 runs at a loss of one wicket. Batter Jos Buttler (17*) and Devdutt Padikkal (30*) have stitched a partnership of 46 runs and are moving ahead strongly. 

RR 57/1 (6 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: 17 runs off the previous over

After giving out a slow over, Rajasthan Royals batters finally open their arms as they smash 17 runs in the previous over of Maheesh Theekshana. The over includes one boundary and a six from Buttler and a boundary from Padikkal. 

RR 45/1 (5 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: Good over from Akash Singh

Debutant Akash Singh bowls yet another brilliant over and creates a lot of pressure on Rajasthan Royals. In the previous over, Akash concedes only six runs and successfully controls the flows of runs as Jos Buttler and Devdutt Padikkal look to get some boundaries. 

RR 28/1 (4 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: OUT

Tushar Deshpande has provided Chennai Super Kings with their first breakthrough as he dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal for 10. Jaiswal plays a pull shot but fails to time it properly as Shivam Dube takes a simple catch at the mid-off. First wicket gone for RR. 

RR 11/1 (1.4 overs)

CSK vs RR Live: 8 runs off the 1st over

Rajasthan Royals are off to a good start as in the first over, the openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler have smashed 8 runs off Akash Singh. Jaiswal has hit two boundaries and made his intentions clear. 

RR 8/0 (1 over)

CSK vs RR Live: We are underway

The IPL 2023 match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals begins with Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal opening for RR. On the other hand,  Akash Singh will be bowling the first over for CSK. 

CSK vs RR Live: Substitutes of both the teams

Rajasthan Royals Subs: Riyan Parag, Donavon Ferreira, KM Asif, Adam Zampa, Joe Root

Chennai Super Kings Subs: Ambati Rayudu, Mitchell Santner, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, Rajvardhan Hangargekar

CSK vs RR Live: RR’s Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Kuldeep Sen, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

CSK vs RR Live: CSK’s Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Sisanda Magala, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Singh

CSK vs RR Live: Here’s Sanju Samson said at the toss

“We would have liked to bowl first too. We have started well but we need to continue the momentum. We have experience and the youngsters to do that. It has always been a pleasure to come to Chepauk and play here. Boulty misses out due to a small niggle and we have a couple of changes, you will come to know that.”

CSK vs RR Live: Here’s what MS Dhoni said at the toss

“We will bowl first. It maybe slightly on the slower side, different from the first game. Dew may play a role and it might get better in the second innings. (On his 200th game as CSK captain in the IPL) It feels good and also I feel the crowd has been fantastic. Also the fact that we started in the old stadium, it was very hot and humid. But now it feels like we’re playing in Switzerland. It’s good to play. We have seen cricket change – how T20 was played at that point of time till now, a lot has changed. The crowd has been fantastic. We have had injury concerns and players were unavailable, so we have done well. Mitchell Santner and Pretorius make way for Theekshana and Moeen.”

CSK vs RR Live: CSK win toss, opt to bowl

Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to bowl against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2023 match, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. 

CSK vs RR Live Score: Suggestion from Gavaskar!

“I am hoping MS Dhoni promotes himself higher in the batting order. So that he gets to play more than two or three overs in the games. He can make that difference for CSK with his batting because he is capable of scoring big runs,” Gavaskar said Star Sports, Cricket Live Show.

CSK vs RR Live: We are minutes away from the toss!

CSK vs RR Live Score: Injury issues for CSK!

The four-time winners have faced some issues with injuries with influential England all-rounder Ben Stokes and his compatriot Moeen Ali missing the previous game against Mumbai while pacer Deepak Chahar sustained a hamstring injury in the first over and did not bowl subsequently.

CSK vs RR Live Score: MS Dhoni being felicitated!

The first visuals of Dhoni! There is a felicitation ceremony Going on with N Srinivasan presenting Dhoni with a memorabilia ahead of  his 200th match as CSK captain.

CSK vs RR Live Score: CSK wary of RR’s mighty batting

lso highlighted the importance of the bowlers sticking to the right line and length. While CSK have Mitchell Santner and Jadeja in their spin department, Royals boast of the wily Ravichandran Ashwin and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal in their ranks.

Asked what he felt was a safe total, a smiling Jadeja said, “Nowadays nothing is safe. Because they are chasing down 212.”

CSK vs RR Live Score: Battle of spin at Chepauk?

Both CSK and and Royals have quality spinners in their line-ups. Jadeja feels as a batting unit “we have to apply ourselves”.

“Yeah, you can say that. When you come to Chennai you are always hoping that spinners will do the job for you. They have quality spinners, we also have quality spinners. It will be a good battle.

CSK vs RR Live: Jadeja’s special wish for Dhoni!

Premier all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is hoping for a victory in talisman Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s 200th match as captain of Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.

Asked about his thoughts on this at the pre-match press conference on Tuesday, Jadeja said, “What can I say. He is a legend of not only CSK, he is a legend of Indian cricket. I would like to wish him good luck. Hopefully, we will win the game tomorrow and give it as a gift to him on his 200th match as captain