Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shines as Rajasthan Royals Defeat Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025

In an exciting IPL 2025 match, Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by six wickets, with young star Vaibhav Suryavanshi scoring 57 runs. His heartfelt gesture towards MS Dhoni after the match went viral, highlighting the respect between generations in cricket. Despite the win, RR's season ends as they are eliminated from playoff contention. Suryavanshi's breakthrough season includes impressive performances, including the second-fastest century in IPL history. Read on to learn more about this young talent's journey and impact in the league.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 21, 2025, 07:10 IST

Rajasthan Royals Secure Victory Against Chennai Super Kings

In a thrilling IPL 2025 match held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on May 20, Rajasthan Royals (RR) celebrated their fourth win of the season, triumphing over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by six wickets. Chasing a target of 188 runs, RR successfully completed the chase with 17 balls remaining.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi emerged as the standout player for the Royals, scoring an impressive 57 runs off just 33 deliveries, boasting a strike rate of 172.73. He played a pivotal role in a significant 98-run partnership for the second wicket alongside Sanju Samson, who contributed 41 runs from 31 balls.

Other notable contributions came from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 36 runs, and Dhruv Jurel, who finished with an unbeaten 31. Jurel sealed the victory with a six when the team needed six runs off the last 18 balls. Earlier, Yudhvir Singh and Akash Madhwal combined to take six wickets, limiting CSK to 187 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs.

A Heartfelt Gesture from Suryavanshi to Dhoni

Post-match, as players from both teams exchanged handshakes, Vaibhav Suryavanshi displayed his admiration for MS Dhoni by touching the legendary wicketkeeper-batter's feet, seeking his blessings. This touching moment quickly gained traction on social media.

Interestingly, this match marked a unique encounter between the youngest and oldest players in IPL history, with 14-year-old Suryavanshi facing off against 43-year-old Dhoni.

Rajasthan Royals' Season Comes to an End

Despite the victory, Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2025 campaign has concluded, as they have already been eliminated from playoff contention. Currently, they sit in ninth place with four wins and ten losses, totaling just 8 points from 14 matches, making them the second team to exit the playoff race.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Breakthrough Season

This season has been a remarkable journey for Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who was signed by the Rajasthan Royals for INR 1.1 crore. He made a significant impact after stepping in during the latter part of the season when Sanju Samson was sidelined due to an abdominal injury.

Suryavanshi kicked off his IPL career with a solid performance, scoring 34 runs off 20 balls against Lucknow Super Giants. He gained national recognition by achieving the second-fastest century in IPL history against Gujarat Titans, reaching the milestone in just 35 balls, narrowly missing Chris Gayle's record of 30 balls. He scored a phenomenal 101 runs off 37 balls in that match.

In another match against Punjab Kings, he showcased his explosive batting by scoring 40 runs off 15 balls during a 220-run chase, although the Royals ultimately lost by 10 runs.

In his debut season, Suryavanshi has accumulated 252 runs, including one century and one fifty, with an average of 36.00 and an impressive strike rate of 206.56 across seven matches.