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Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retires from the IPL, ending a 16-year career across multiple franchises, following his international cricket retirement in 2024.

Ravichandran Ashwin Retires from IPL, Eyes New Opportunities

Ravichandran Ashwin Retires from IPL

Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retires from the IPL, ending a 16-year career across multiple franchises, following his international cricket retirement in 2024.

Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League, bringing the curtains down on a 16-year-long association with the tournament months after saying goodbye to international cricket.
Ashwin made the announcement through a social media post.
"They say every ending will have a new start, my time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today, but my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins today," Ashwin posted on X.
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Special day and hence a special beginning. They say every ending will have a new start, my time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today, but my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins today🤓. Would like to thank all the franchisees for all the&hellip;
&mdash; Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashwinravi99/status/1960566235873337576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Would like to thank all the franchisees for all the wonderful memories and relationships over the years and most importantly the IPL and the BCCI for what they have given me until now. Look forward to enjoying and making the most of what&rsquo;s ahead of me," he added.
In the IPL, he was one of the brightest minds to play the game, making his debut for Chennai Super Kings in 2009. His last appearance too came in the yellow jersey in IPL 2025, after rejoining CSK for Rs 9.75 crore following a decade-long gap.
CSK paid an emotional tribute in a social media post.
"Chepauk&rsquo;s own.The carrom-ball thiruppura-sundaran! From your first run-ups in Yellove on the dusty tracks of Anbuden to absolute spin domination in the world&rsquo;s grandest arenas, you&rsquo;ve given us everything.
"You&rsquo;ve pillared our legacy and made Fortress Chepauk roar like no other! You truly have the streets, Ashwin!&rdquo; the franchise posted.
The announcement came amid speculations earlier this month that were rife over Ashwin's future at Chennai Super Kings after an underwhelming IPL 2025 season, where he played only nine matches -- his second lowest in a season since he featured in just two games in his debut in 2009.
Amid talk of a possible trade involving Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson, the veteran off-spinner had admitted he had sought clarity from CSK on his role.
"Last year, I played only nine games; in all my years of playing in the IPL, that was the first year I played just nine games. I always used to play every game... so it was my first experience like that.
"I asked for clarity from my side, but I asked for it during the IPL season itself,&rdquo; Ashwin said on his YouTube channel in a podcast with Sanju.
The 38-year-old acknowledged the buzz around a possible trade with Samson but stressed that much of it was outside the players&rsquo; control.
"If Samson&rsquo;s trade is to happen, CSK will have to keep 18 crores free, and then you have to see who you can release to make that space,&rdquo; he said.
"If tomorrow I&rsquo;m not in the CSK team, it might benefit them &mdash; there&rsquo;s no doubt about that. But it can&rsquo;t all be about me. Right now, there is nothing in my hand. And all these rumours do not come from the player... there are a lot of layers to this.&rdquo; Ashwin had retired from international cricket in December last year during the tour of Australia after a decorated career that saw him become India's second-highest wicket-taker (537) in Tests behind Anil Kumble (619).
Overall, he featured in 221 IPL matches, taking 187 wickets at an average of 30.22 with best figures of 4/34. With the bat, he scored 833 runs with a highest of 50 and an average of 13.02.
Highs and lows
Ashwin was an integral member of CSK's successive title-winning campaigns in 2010 and 2011 and also turned out for the now defunct Rising Pune Supergiant, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals during his long career in the league.
Some of Ashwin's finest IPL moments came in his early years with CSK, especially bowling in the Powerplay against marauding batters like Chris Gayle and keeping them quiet.
It was in his first three seasons under MS Dhoni that Ashwin's carrom ball flourished, eventually propelling him into the Indian team.
In the later years, Ashwin switched franchises as there were captaincy ambitions and he even briefly captained Punjab Kings.
But as the league evolved, his attacking mindset and constant experimentation sometimes came at a cost with his stock falling in the later years.
With IPL batters adopting an attacking philosophy, franchises increasingly favoured wicket-to-wicket left-arm orthodox spinners who could also chip in with the bat. It was an area where Ashwin&rsquo;s returns dipped with the bat. Despite that, his comeback to CSK in 2024-25 after a decade following an intense bidding war was one of the big stories of the mega auction, driven largely by CSK patriarch N Srinivasan's wish to bring one of the franchise's prot&eacute;ges back.
Ashwin&rsquo;s IPL career also had its share of controversy.
The 2019 'Mankad' dismissal of Rajasthan Royals' Jos Buttler while playing for Kings XI Punjab sparked a widespread debate on "spirit of cricket." The two later buried the hatchet when Ashwin joined Buttler at Rajasthan Royals in 2022.&nbsp;

Rajasthan Royals consider squad changes for IPL 2026, with interest in key players like Sanju Samson. CSK, KKR seek new wicketkeepers. Trade strategies and leadership shifts in focus.

Rajasthan Royals contemplate squad changes ahead of IPL 2026

As IPL 2026 approaches, Rajasthan Royals explore trade options for six players, including captain Sanju Samson. CSK and KKR assess new wicket-keeping prospects. Strategic squad changes on the horizon.

Rajasthan Royals may revamp their IPL 2026 squad, with six players drawing interest. Sanju Samson is a key trade prospect. CSK and KKR eye keepers. Trade negotiations continue amidst strategic shifts.

Rajasthan Royals might be revisiting their squad composition for the 2026 IPL, with at least six of their players attracting trade-off interest from various franchises.
Although no names have been made public by RR, one of the players, who will be much in demand for a trade-off is their longtime skipper Sanju Samson. Whether Samson and RR mutually decide to part ways isn't known but Royals do have a second equally potent option in Dhruv Jurel in its ranks.
Two teams, in particular, need a potent wicket-keeper batter. Chennai Super Kings, whose icon player Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be a few months shy off his 45th birthday when next edition of IPL starts, could be looking for options.
The other team could be Kolkata Knight Riders, who are unlikely to repose much faith in Quinton de Kock and Rahmanullah Gurbaz for an entire duration of the tournament.
While multiple calls to CSK CEO Kashi Viswanathan went unanswered, sources in Rajasthan Royals were also not forthcoming about the talks of trade-off on specific individuals.
The trading window for IPL teams opened from June 4, a day after the 2025 final ended and will remain open a week before the date of the 2026 players' auction. Once the players' auction gets over, the window will open again and will close exactly one month before start of next season.
There are multiple kinds of trade-offs &mdash; swapping players at the same price; swapping players where the franchise possessing the player with the higher amount receives the balance; and an all-cash, one-way deal where a franchise sells a player to increase its purse before the auction.
"There have been multiple approaches by multiple franchises for about six of our players. Similarly we have approached multiple franchises for multiple options," a source close to the Royals told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
"The bottom line in trades is that every team is open to anything that will strengthen their team, don&rsquo;t think RR will be any different. There are multiple owners who touch base with each other on trades on a regular basis," the source added.
Samson has been integral to the Royals set-up for years, but with Riyan Parag emerging as a potential leadership option, it remains to be seen if the Kerala batter will look for greener pastures.
Riyan captained RR last season when Samson was injured, and many eyebrows were raised when he was chosen ahead of Indian cricket&rsquo;s current batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal, whose body of work is far superior to that of the Assam youngster.
However, with the Royals having a second base in Guwahati, Riyan remains a strong leadership option to strengthen their support base in that region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who has made headlines with his record-breaking fastest century in IPL 2025, praising his extraordinary talent and promising future in Indian cricket.

PM Modi meets cricketing prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi in Patna

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who has made headlines with his record-breaking fastest century in IPL 2025, praising his extraordinary talent and promising future in Indian cricket.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartwarming moment at Patna airport when he met 14-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family.&nbsp;
The young talent has been making headlines with his remarkable performances in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.&nbsp;
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At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours. <a href="https://t.co/pvUrbzdyU6">pic.twitter.com/pvUrbzdyU6</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1928365755839476062?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Posting on the social media platform X, PM Modi praised the teenager&rsquo;s skills, saying, &ldquo;At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours.&rdquo;
Suryavanshi, representing the Rajasthan Royals (RR) this season, has emerged as one of the standout stars. In just seven matches, the teenager scored 252 runs, but it was his sensational century against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Jaipur that truly captured attention. Displaying a maturity beyond his years, Suryavanshi smashed 101 runs off only 38 balls, becoming the youngest centurion in men&rsquo;s T20 cricket history. His 35-ball century now ranks as the second-fastest in IPL history&mdash;an extraordinary achievement for someone just 14 years old.
That historic innings saw Suryavanshi break multiple records:
- It is the seventh-fastest century in T20 cricket, with the fastest being Sahil Chauhan&rsquo;s 27-ball ton for Estonia against Cyprus in 2024.
- He reached his fifty in 17 balls, the fifth-fastest in IPL history, making him the youngest player to hit an IPL fifty.
- Suryavanshi scored 94 runs through boundaries, including seven fours and 11 sixes, marking the highest boundary percentage (93%) in any IPL century.
- He tied with former Indian batsman Murali Vijay for the most sixes by an Indian in a single IPL innings, with 11 sixes each; the record is held overall by Chris Gayle with 17 sixes in a 175* innings.
- The 166-run partnership between Vaibhav and Yashasvi Jaiswal is the highest for any wicket for Rajasthan Royals, surpassing the previous 155-run record by Jos Buttler and Devdutt Padikkal in 2022.
- Suryavanshi reached his maiden IPL century in just three innings, faster than Punjab Kings players Priyansh Arya and Paul Valthaty, who took four innings each, according to Wisden.com.
The Prime Minister&rsquo;s meeting with Vaibhav Suryavanshi marks another special moment in the young cricketer&rsquo;s meteoric rise in Indian cricket.

Tensions rise as Rajasthan Royals reject allegations of match tampering and collusion made by RCA ad hoc committee convener Jaydeep Bihani following a narrow IPL 2025 loss.

Rajasthan Royals refute match-fixing allegations by RCA's Jaydeep Bihani

Tensions rise as Rajasthan Royals reject allegations of match tampering and collusion made by RCA ad hoc committee convener Jaydeep Bihani following a narrow IPL 2025 loss.

A fresh controversy has erupted between the Rajasthan Royals and the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) following comments made by Jaydeep Bihani, convener of the RCA's ad hoc committee, in the aftermath of the Royals' narrow 2-run defeat to the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025.&nbsp;
Bihani cast doubt on the legitimacy of the result, even implying the possibility of match tampering.
Reacting strongly to the allegations, the Rajasthan Royals have lodged a formal complaint with the Chief Minister, Sports Minister, and Sports Secretary, urging them to take appropriate action against Bihani.
Deep Roy, a senior official with the franchise, firmly denied the accusations, calling them &ldquo;false, baseless, and without any evidence.&rdquo;
Bihani&rsquo;s statement did not just question the outcome of the match&mdash;it went further, accusing the Rajasthan Royals, Rajasthan Sports Council, and the BCCI of working together to exclude the RCA&rsquo;s ad hoc committee from all IPL-related matters.
The Royals management responded with a firm rebuttal: &ldquo;We reject all allegations made by the convener of the ad hoc committee. Such public statements are not only misleading but have caused serious damage to the reputation and credibility of Rajasthan Royals, Royal Multi Sport Private Limited (RMPL), the Rajasthan Sports Council, and the BCCI. They also tarnish the integrity of cricket.&rdquo;
The franchise highlighted its long-standing association with both the state government and the cricketing authorities, pointing to nearly two decades of collaboration. They reaffirmed that all operations are in line with BCCI protocols, under which the Rajasthan Sports Council currently holds the rights to host IPL matches in Jaipur.
According to the Royals, the tournament is being managed in coordination with the Council and the BCCI, under the state government's oversight, to ensure its smooth execution. Meanwhile, Bihani emphasized that the RCA has a history of successfully hosting ICC-BCCI international fixtures in the state.
However, he accused the Sports Council of undermining the RCA&rsquo;s role, stating that &ldquo;The State Sports Council kept the RCA ad hoc committee away from organising the IPL. They did not even make accreditation cards for the members related to the event,&rdquo; and alleged that &ldquo;the Sports Council is conspiring against sports interests by keeping the ad hoc committee formed by the government away from the IPL match being held in Jaipur.&rdquo;

Sanju Samson's injury sidelines him for the IPL 2025 match against RCB. Riyan Parag takes charge, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi opening. RR monitors his recovery closely as they navigate the tournament.

Sanju Samson Injury: RR vs RCB Update

Rajasthan Royals' captain, Sanju Samson, will miss the IPL 2025 match against RCB due to a side strain injury. Riyan Parag will lead the team, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi opens alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. RR monitors Samson's progress closely.

Captain down! Rajasthan Royals face RCB without Sanju Samson

Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson will miss the IPL 2025 clash against RCB due to injury. Riyan Parag steps in as captain, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues at the top order. RR monitors Samson's recovery closely.

Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson is set to miss the upcoming IPL 2025 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru due to a side strain injury. The franchise announced that Samson will remain in Jaipur for recovery, under the supervision of select RR medical staff, and will not be traveling to Bengaluru.
The injury was sustained during a match against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where Samson retired hurt after scoring a brisk 31 off 19 balls. RR eventually lost that contest in a nail-biting Super Over.
A statement from the franchise on Monday stated that team management is closely monitoring Samson's progress and will decide on his participation on a game-by-game basis. As a result, Riyan Parag, who has captained the team in Samson's absence for four games, will lead the side against Rajat Patidar's RCB at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.
With Samson unavailable, the left-handed batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi will continue to open the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. Suryavanshi, who made history as the youngest player to feature in the tournament at age 14, played during RR's narrow two-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Sanju Samson, presently the second-highest run-getter for RR in IPL 2025, has accumulated 224 runs in seven innings with an impressive average of 37.33. He, along with Riyan Parag and the team's top scorer Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has amassed 307 runs in eight innings, are the only three RR batters to have crossed the 200-run mark this season.
Currently, Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural IPL champions of 2008, find themselves in eighth position on the IPL 2025 points table, with four points. They hold a slight advantage over Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad due to a better net run rate.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old cricket prodigy from Bihar,  made history as the youngest IPL player ever. From humble beginnings, he rose through the ranks with stellar performances in youth cricket.

Meet Vaibhav Suryavanshi – the youngest IPL player ever

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old cricket prodigy from Bihar, &nbsp;made history as the youngest IPL player ever. From humble beginnings, he rose through the ranks with stellar performances in youth cricket.

A Small-Town Boy with Big Dreams
Hailing from the small village of Tajpur in Bihar, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is fast emerging as one of India&rsquo;s most promising cricketing talents.
Born on March 27, 2011, his journey from playing in his backyard to donning the Rajasthan Royals jersey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is nothing short of a dream come true.
His father, Sanjeev, a farmer by profession, noticed his son&rsquo;s passion for cricket early on.
To support his child&rsquo;s dream, Sanjeev sold his farmland in Motipur to fund his cricket training. At the age of 9, Vaibhav was enrolled in a cricket academy in Samastipur, setting the foundation for his future.
<h3>Making History in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction</h3>
The world took notice of Vaibhav when he became the youngest cricketer ever shortlisted for an IPL auction in 2025. His raw talent and power-hitting ability caught the eye of the Rajasthan Royals, who called him for trials in Nagpur ahead of the auction.
Vaibhav didn&rsquo;t disappoint&mdash;during his practice match, he smashed eight sixes and four boundaries, impressing all.&nbsp;
This set the stage for a bidding war between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals, with the Royals eventually securing the young left-hander for a staggering INR 1.1 crore (Rs 11 million).
<h3>Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson backs Vaibhav</h3>
Ahead of IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson heaped praises on the young batter.
"Vaibhav looks very confident; he was hitting sixes out of the ground at the academy. People were already talking about his power-hitting. What else can you ask for? It is all about understanding his strengths, backing him, and being there for him like an elder brother," Samson said when asked about Vaibhav&rsquo;s training session ahead of the IPL 2025 season.&nbsp;
He further added, "The key is to keep him in the best shape and provide a relaxed environment. Rajasthan Royals ensures a positive atmosphere in the dressing room and backs its players. You never know&mdash;he might end up playing for India in a couple of years."
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𝘋𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘬𝘢 in training with Vaibhav 💪🔥 <a href="https://t.co/hvBVO5lN2F">pic.twitter.com/hvBVO5lN2F</a>
&mdash; Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals/status/1901500786078871570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h3>A Rapid Rise Through the Ranks</h3>
Vaibhav&rsquo;s rise in the short period has been extraordinary. At just 12 years old, he played in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, where he scored around 400 runs in five matches.
His performances earned him a spot in the India B U-19 squad for the Under-19 quadrangular series in November 2023, which featured India A, Bangladesh, and England.
While he didn&rsquo;t make the final squad for the ICC U-19 World Cup 2024, he bounced back by impressing Bihar selectors at a U-23 selection camp.
His performances led to a historic Ranji Trophy debut for Bihar against Mumbai in January 2024, making him the youngest Indian first-class debutant since 1986 at just 12 years and 284 days.
<h3>Raising the Bar at the International Stage</h3>
Vaibhav&rsquo;s potential further strengthened when he made his India U-19 debut in a youth Test against Australia in Chennai in September 2024. He smashed a 62-ball 104 in the match.
His ton was the fastest by an Indian in youth Tests and the second-fastest globally. He took only 58 balls to smash the hundred.
Later that year, Vaibhav played a crucial role in India's run to the final at the U-19 Asia Cup 2024 in the UAE.
He finished as the team&rsquo;s second-highest scorer, with two crucial half-centuries: one came in a must-win group stage match against the hosts and another was a match-winning knock in the semi-finals against Sri Lanka.
<h3>The Youngest to Play List A Cricket</h3>
Vaibhav&rsquo;s did not stop there and kept upping the ante at the crucial stages of the various tournaments.
He created another record when he became the youngest Indian to play List A cricket, making his debut for Bihar in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 against Madhya Pradesh at 13 years and 269 days old.
A fortnight later, he became the youngest Indian to score a fifty in List A cricket, smashing 71 off 42 balls against Baroda.
As IPL 2025 knocks at the door, all eyes will be on Vaibhav Suryavanshi as he prepares to shine on one of cricket's biggest stages.
The big question now is whether Rajasthan Royals will give him a spot in their playing XI or not? We&rsquo;ll find out soon!

Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has fractured his right index finger after being struck by a delivery from Jofra Archer in the 5th T20I against England. He will be sidelined for over a month, missing the upcoming Ranji Trophy quarterfinals for Kerala.

Sanju Samson sidelined for 5-6 weeks due to index finger fracture

Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has fractured his right index finger after being struck by a delivery from Jofra Archer in the 5th T20I against England. He will be sidelined for over a month, missing the upcoming Ranji Trophy quarterfinals for Kerala.

Sanju Samson, the star wicketkeeper-batter, fractured his index finger after being struck by a fiery delivery from Jofra Archer during the fifth T20 International against England in Mumbai.&nbsp;
As a result, he will be sidelined for over a month, missing the upcoming Ranji Trophy quarterfinals.
Reports suggest that Samson has returned to his hometown, Thiruvananthapuram, where he will begin rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). He will only resume training once he receives clearance from the NCA.&nbsp;
"Samson has fractured his right index finger. It will take him five to six weeks before he can resume proper nets. So there is no chance of him playing the Ranji Trophy quarter-final for Kerala (vs J&amp;K) in Pune from February 8-12," a BCCI source shared with PTI on condition of anonymity.
The source further added, "In all likelihood, his comeback will happen in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals."
Samson, who struggled during the series against England, was hit by Archer&rsquo;s delivery at nearly 150 km/h. While he managed a six and a four afterward, the swelling on his finger worsened once he returned to the dugout, and scans later confirmed the fracture.&nbsp;
Samson&rsquo;s poor performance against England followed a strong run against Bangladesh and South Africa, where he scored three centuries in seven games. Despite this, he was not selected for the Champions Trophy due to his absence in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
During the England series, the flamboyant Rajasthan Royals captain could only manage 51 runs in five games, with his highest score being 26 in the opening match at Eden Gardens. He struggled with deliveries from Archer, Mark Wood, and Saqib Mahmood and was dismissed early in most games.
With India not scheduled for any white-ball assignments after the Champions Trophy until late July, the 30-year-old Samson may have to wait until the away series against Bangladesh in August for his next opportunity.

The equation boiled down to 13 required off the last 2 overs but Rovman Powell kept his cool and took Rajasthan over the finish line with an over to spare.

IPL 2024 Eliminator, RCB vs RR: Rajasthan knock out RCB, set up a Qualifier 2 clash with SRH

RCB's dream to end their IPL title drought came crashing down as the Rajasthan Royals beat them by 4 wickets in the IPL 2024 Eliminator in Ahmedabad.

<h2>The equation boiled down to 13 required off the last 2 overs but Rovman Powell kept his cool and took Rajasthan over the finish line with an over to spare.</h2>

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's dream to end their IPL title drought came crashing down as the Rajasthan Royals beat them by 4 wickets in the IPL 2024 Eliminator in Ahmedabad. While RCB's dream run ended after winning 6 consecutive games, RR will take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2 on Friday.
Things didn't start off well for RCB as Faf du Plessis lost the toss and they were asked to bat first. Bengaluru tried to keep up with their aggressive approach but it didn't work out this time around.
Faf and Virat Kohli both couldn't score big and wickets at regular intervals reduced RCB to 122/5. Mahipal Lomror and Rajat Patidar though helped their side finish at 172/8.
Chasing which RR openers raced to 80/1 in 9 overs before Bengaluru fought back to make the game interesting. RR was reduced to 160/6 despite Riyan Parag's gritty 36.
The equation boiled down to 13 required off the last 2 overs but Rovman Powell kept his cool and took Rajasthan over the finish line with an over to spare.
While the Royals ended their 4-match losing run, RCB's wait for an IPL title got longer.

Rajasthan might have qualified for the playoffs but with 4 consecutive defeats, they need to win their last league game in order to stand a chance to finish in top 2

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS: Sam Curran spoils Rajasthan's party, hand them 4th-consecutive defeat

A couple of games ago, the Rajasthan Royals were almost guaranteed of a top-2 finish in the IPL 2024 points table but a defeat by 5 wickets against the Punjab Kings on Wednesday, has made it very tough.

<h2>Rajasthan might have qualified for the playoffs but with 4 consecutive defeats, they need to win their last league game in order to stand a chance to finish in top 2</h2>

A couple of games ago, the Rajasthan Royals were almost guaranteed of a top-2 finish in the IPL 2024 points table but a defeat by 5 wickets against the Punjab Kings on Wednesday, has made it very tough.
Sanju Samson's decision to bat first backfired as the pitch in Guwahati proved tricky. None of their batters except Riyan Parag (48) got going as Punjab restricted Rajasthan to 144/9.
Defending which, the Royals reduced PBKS to 48/4 but Sam Curran decided to play his best knock of the season before leaving for national duty.
He slammed an unbeaten 63 and took his side over the finish line with 7 balls to spare.
Rajasthan might have qualified for the playoffs but with 4 consecutive defeats, they need to win their last league game in order to stand a chance to finish in top 2.
The result also meant that the Kolkata Knight Riders were guaranteed of finishing at the top of the table. Interestingly, Shreyas Iyer became the first ever KKR skipper to end the league stage at the number 1 spot.

While CSK won their 2nd match in 3 outings, Rajasthan were handed a hat-trick of defeats and are still not through to the playoffs

IPL 2024, CSK vs RR: Ruturaj Gaikwad helps Chennai edge out Rajasthan with a captain's knock

CSK are back in the race to IPL 2024 playoffs as they returned to winning ways by beating the Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets in first game of a super Sunday.

<h2>While CSK won their 2nd match in 3 outings, Rajasthan were handed a hat-trick of defeats and are still not through to the playoffs</h2>

The Chennai Super Kings are back in the race to IPL 2024 playoffs as they returned to winning ways by beating the Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets in first game of a super Sunday.
Sanju Samson's decision to bat first backfired as Rajasthan was restricted to 141/5 with Riyan Parag top scoring with 47. Simarjeet Singh ran through RR's top order with 3 wickets.
It though was a decent score on a tricky track but Ruturaj Gaikwad dropped anchor in reply. Despite losing partners at the other end, the CSK skipper powered his side to victory with an unbeaten 42. Cameos by other batters helped the hosts win with 10 balls to spare.
While CSK won their 2nd match in 3 outings, Rajasthan were handed a hat-trick of defeats and are still not through to the playoffs.

No batter other than Sanju Samson made a substantial score for Rajasthan as the Royals could manage 201/8 in reply

IPL 2024, DC vs RR: Sanju Samson's 86 in vain as Delhi snatch a 20-run win

Delhi gave their IPL 2024 playoff hopes a huge boost as they beat the Rajasthan by 20 runs on Tuesday to register their 3rd win in 4 outings. The Royals have now lost 2 in a row.

<h2>No batter other than Sanju Samson made a substantial score for Rajasthan as the Royals could manage 201/8 in reply</h2>

The Delhi Capitals gave their IPL 2024 playoff hopes a huge boost as they beat the Rajasthan Royals by 20 runs on Tuesday to register their 3rd win in 4 outings. The Royals have now lost 2 in a row.
Sanju Samson's decision to put Delhi into bat backfired as DC posted a mammoth 221/8.
Jake Fraser-McGurk once again lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium with a fifty off just 19 balls. Abhishek Porel top-scored with 65 but it was Tristan Stubbs' fiery 41 that helped Delhi reach that total.
Chasing which, Rajasthan lost Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler early but Samson dropped anchor. He went on to smash a 46-ball-86 before being out in a controversial manner.
No other batter made a substantial score as the Royals could manage 201/8 in reply. Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav and Mukesh Kumar chipped in with 2 wickets each.
The difference were the last 3 overs. While DC scored 53 off their last 18 balls, RR managed only 20 runs.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Khan was glad that the team has been bowling well in the tournament. 

Watch: Rajasthan Royals' Avesh Khan highlights areas that team needs to work on | IPL

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Khan was glad that the team has been bowling well in the tournament.&nbsp;

Rajasthan Royals are nearly invincible, having come up against almost all teams at least once, the table-toppers have endured a solitary loss so far in the tournament.&nbsp; But that has not stopped the Royals' players from being self-critical. After skipper Sanju Samson reiterated sticking to the processes as mistakes tend to happen in T20 cricket, bowler Avesh Khan was also all-praise for his team but with a lesson in learning as well.&nbsp; Speaking at the post-match press conference, Khan was glad that the team has been bowling well as he highlighted how Trent Boult has been scalping wickets in the early overs and how Sandeep Sharma's has improved post-injury.&nbsp; But in the same breath he did not fail to point out the inconsistencies in Rajasthan's bowling during the middle overs, a point also brought up by Samson after the match.&nbsp; 'In slog overs too, we are putting up a good show but we feel we are still lacking in 6-16 over phase and that we can do better as a bowling unit during those overs. Whenever we have a team meeting, we will surely discuss it,' Khan told reporters.&nbsp; When asked about the big scoring games this season, Khan remarked, 'When one looks for excuses, your point of view is different. But when you back yourself, you see things differently. I admit that runs have been leaking in excess but as a bowler if you are confident and try to execute your skills, it is okay if you are hit for a six or a boundary on a good delivery.'&nbsp; He went on to add, 'I know that wickets are flatter, the impact player rule is in place and boundaries are also smaller but as a bowler if you back yourself, you will be successful because IPL is such a platform where you cannot perform well in all 14 games (of league stages), you are going to get smacked in 4-5 games. So, it is better to accept it and give it your 100% then results will be in your favour even more.'&nbsp;

Rajasthan Royals extended its lead at the top of the points table by 6 points more than the second-placed Kolkata Knight Riders.

IPL 2024: Samson, Jurel boss run-chase as table-toppers RR march to victory against LSG

Rajasthan Royals extended its lead at the top of the points table by 6 points more than the second-placed Kolkata Knight Riders.

Rajasthan Royals continued their winning run as skipper Sanju Samson led RR to a 7-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants in match 44 of IPL 2024.
After losing the toss and being invited to bat first, Rahul and Hooda gave LSG a solid footing with a 62-ball 115-run stand for the third wicket after early blows.&nbsp;
Rahul&rsquo;s 48-ball 76 with eight fours and two sixes was his fourth fifty of the season while Hooda banished his poor string of scores to make his first big score this IPL.
Ashwin applied the breaks on LSG&rsquo;s progress and ended his drought of wickets in this IPL, picking up only his second wicket to have Hooda caught at wide long-on by Rovman Powell.
The skewed boundary lengths at Ekana came into play when Sandeep surprised Nicholas Pooran (11) with a short ball that climbed on the batter, and the top edge flew straight into the hands of a waiting Boult at the deep backward square leg and in the end, LSG managed to set a target of 197 runs.
Coming to the RR chase, Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal made full use of the powerplay overs and the visitors posted 60 runs with Jos Buttler losing his wicket in the 6th over.
Yashasvi Jaiswal quickly followed Buttler and Amit Mishra dismissed the in-form Riyan Parag to bring LSG back into the match but Skipper Sanju Samson played a captain knock of 71 and was well supported by Dhruv Jurel, who bit under the pump before this game for his string of low scores as the duo added 121 runs for the 4th wicket to take Rajasthan Royals over the line with one over remaining and with this victory,
Rajasthan Royals extended its lead at the top of the points table by 6 points more than the second-placed Kolkata Knight Riders.
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Jos Buttler scored 35 but it was Jaiswal and Sanju Samson who tamed the bowlers and guided Rajasthan to their 7th win in 8 outings with an unbeaten 109-run partnership.

IPL 2024, RR vs MI: Yashasvi Jaiswal strikes form with a ton; Rajasthan thrash Mumbai by 9 wickets

Yashasvi Jaiswal finally found his mojo back and smashed his 2nd IPL hundred to help Rajasthan Royals thrash the Mumbai Indians by 9 wickets on Monday.

Jos Buttler scored 35 but it was Jaiswal and Sanju Samson who tamed the bowlers and guided Rajasthan to their 7th win in 8 outings with an unbeaten 109-run partnership.

Yashasvi Jaiswal finally found his mojo back and smashed his 2nd IPL hundred to help Rajasthan Royals thrash the Mumbai Indians by 9 wickets on Monday.
Hardik Pandya's decision to bat first backfired as Mumbai found themselves wanting at 20/3. That's when Tilak Varma and Nehal Wadhera steadied the ship with a 99-run partnership.
While Tilak top-scored with 65, Wadhera missed a well-deserved fifty by just 1 run. However, with no support from the other batters meant that MI settled for 179/9.
Sandeep Sharma was the pick of the bowlers as he grabbed his maiden 5-wicket haul.
It proved to be a cakewalk for the hosts as they chased down the target with 8 balls to spare.
Jos Buttler scored 35 but it was Jaiswal and Sanju Samson who tamed the bowlers and guided Rajasthan to their 7th win in 8 outings with an unbeaten 109-run partnership.
While the skipper scored a fluent 38 not out, Jaiswal stood tall with an unbeaten 104 off just 60 balls.
It was the last match in Jaipur and it proved no less than a fortress for the Royals as they won 4 of their 5 matches at this ground this season. Mumbai on the other hand were handed their 5th loss in 8 matches.

Chahal achieved the magical feat against the Mumbai Indians when he sent back Mohammad Nabi for 23 in his very first over.

Watch! Yuzvendra Chahal makes history; Becomes 1st bowler to take 200 IPL wickets | IPL 2024, RR vs MI

Yuzvendra Chahal on Monday etched his name in history books as the leg-spinner became the first man on the planet to take 200 wickets in the IPL. Watch the special moment here

Chahal achieved the magical feat against the Mumbai Indians when he sent back Mohammad Nabi for 23 in his very first over.

Yuzvendra Chahal on Monday etched his name in history books as the leg-spinner became the first man on the planet to take 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League.
While playing for the Rajasthan Royals, Chahal achieved the magical feat against the Mumbai Indians when he sent back Mohammad Nabi for 23 in his very first over.
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The second player on the list is Dwayne Bravo, who has 183 scalps in 161 matches. Interestingly, Chahal achieved the feat in just 151 innings.
Moreover, Chahal has six 4-wicket-hauls so far, the most among the top 5 wicket-takers in the history of the IPL.

Rajasthan required 96 in the last 6 overs and that's when Buttler turned the game on its head with his 7th hundred in the IPL.

IPL 2024, KKR vs RR: Jos Buttler steals Kolkata's thunder, Royals win top-of-the-table clash

Jos Buttler stole KKR's thunder with an unbeaten 107 to power the Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling win off the last ball of the match. Here's how RR pulled off the highest-successful run chase in IPL history.

Rajasthan required 96 in the last 6 overs and that's when Buttler turned the game on its head with his 7th hundred in the IPL.

Jos Buttler might have been limping at the end of the match but it was the Kolkata Knight Riders who felt the pain, as the superman from England stole KKR's thunder with an unbeaten 107 to power the Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling win off the last ball of the match.
Put into bat, Sunil Narine ran riot at the Eden Gardens and powered KKR to 223/6 on the back of his maiden IPL hundred.
Chasing which Rajasthan lost Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson early and then lost wickets at regular intervals to be reduced to 121/6.
Rajasthan required 96 in the last 6 overs and that's when Buttler turned the game on its head with his 7th hundred in the IPL. He is now 2nd on the list of most tons in the history of the cash-rich league behind Virat Kohli, who has 8.
In the end, the Royals won the top-of-the-table clash and successfully chased down the highest-ever total in IPL history.
While Rajasthan has now won 6 of their 7 games so far, KKR was handed just their 2nd loss in 6 outings.

Sanju Samson's decision to put Punjab into bat seemed to be the right call as the hosts managed 147/8. Impact substitute Ashutosh Sharma was the top-run scorer with a fiery 31.

IPL 2024, PBKS vs RR: Rajasthan avoid a scare; chase 148 in a last-over thriller

Rajasthan Royals avoided a score on Saturday as they edged out Punjab Kings in a last-over thriller to return to winning ways after a loss in the previous outing.

Sanju Samson's decision to put Punjab into bat seemed to be the right call as the hosts managed 147/8. Impact substitute Ashutosh Sharma was the top-run scorer with a fiery 31.

Rajasthan Royals avoided a score on Saturday as they edged out Punjab Kings in a last-over thriller to return to winning ways after a loss in the previous outing.
Sanju Samson's decision to put Punjab into bat seemed to be the right call as the hosts managed 147/8. Impact substitute Ashutosh Sharma was the top-run scorer with a fiery 31.
Rajasthan didn't lose any wickets in the powerplay overs and Yashasvi Jaiswal too found some form but a slow knock of 24 off 31 balls by Tanush Kotian opened the door a little for Punjab.
Scoreboard pressure got on to the Royals as they lost quick wickets and were reduced to 115/5, with 34 still required off the last 3 overs.
Arshdeep Singh needed to defend 10 runs in the last over and despite two dot balls to begin with, Shimron Hetmyer kept his cool and won a thriller with just 1 ball to spare.
He remained unbeaten on a 10-ball-27 and helped the Royals win their 5th game in 6 outings. Punjab on the other hand have low lost 2 games in a row.

The Jaipur fortress was finally breached this season as GT ended Rajasthan's 4-match winning run.

IPL 2024, RR vs GT: Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan stun Rajasthan as Gujarat win a thriller

It seemed like GT would end up losing the game but Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan had other plans. The duo chased down 35 runs in the last 2 overs to win a last-ball thriller vs Rajasthan.

The Jaipur fortress was finally breached this season as GT ended Rajasthan's 4-match winning run.

It never looked like Gujarat Titans' game but the 2022 IPL champions did the unthinkable and beat Rajasthan Royals by 3 wickets on Wednesday to end their 2-match losing run.
Shubman Gill's decision to bowl first seemed to be the right call as GT rocked the hosts with 2 wickets upfront.
Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag then steadied the ship before both cut lose and helped the Royals finish at 196/3.
While Parag smashed 76, RR skipper remained unbeaten on 68.
Gujarat did get off to a decent start but lose wickets at regular intervals and were reduced to 133/5. Gill however continued to fight but his innings was cut short on 72.
It seemed like GT would end up losing the game but Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan had other plans. The duo chased down 35 runs in the last 2 overs to win a last-ball thriller.
While Tewatia smashed an 11-ball-22, Rashid hit the winning runs and remained unbeaten on 24 off 11 deliveries.
As a result, the Jaipur fortress was finally breached this season as GT ended Rajasthan's 4-match winning run.

This innings was particularly significant for Virat Kohli as it was his first score over fifty in 9 IPL innings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

Virat Kohli dominates with record-breaking first century of IPL 2024 | RR vs RCB

Virat Kohli slams record-extending 8th IPL hundred
First 100 of the season;&nbsp;Kohli got to landmark off 67 balls
It's also first-ever 50+ score in IPL for Kohli in Jaipur

<h2>This innings was particularly significant for Virat Kohli as it was his first score over fifty in 9 IPL innings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.</h2>

In a display of sheer mastery and class, Virat Kohli claimed the spotlight in the IPL 2024, scoring the season's first century. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) icon reached this magnificent milestone during the clash with the Rajasthan Royals, achieving the hundred from 67 balls. This remarkable feat not only showcased Kohli's prowess but also marked his eighth century in the IPL, the highest by any player in the tournament's history.
Kohli, who is currently the orange cap holder, further solidified his position as the leading run-scorer of the season with this outstanding innings. Accumulating a total of 316 runs across five innings, this century also represented his third score of over fifty in the current season. Demonstrating a calculated approach, Kohli transitioned from his first fifty, which he made off 39 balls, to complete the next fifty in just 28 deliveries, showcasing his ability to accelerate when needed.
This innings was particularly significant for Kohli as it was his first score over fifty in nine IPL innings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur &mdash; a venue where he previously averaged less than 22 runs with a strike rate below 95. Breaking past his historical constraints at this ground, Kohli has effectively silenced any doubts about his performance in Jaipur.
A key highlight of Kohli's innings was his 125-run opening partnership with RCB captain Faf du Plessis, further emphasizing his role as a team player. This partnership marked the 28th instance of Kohli being involved in a century stand in the IPL, extending his record further beyond the next best, David Warner, who has 26 such partnerships.
Ending the innings on an unbeaten 113 off 72 balls, Kohli ensured that RCB posted a competitive total of 183.&nbsp;
In a display of sheer mastery and class, Virat Kohli claimed the spotlight in the IPL 2024, scoring the season's first century. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) icon reached this magnificent milestone during a clash with the Rajasthan Royals, achieving the hundred from 67 balls. This remarkable feat not only showcased Kohli's prowess but also marked his eighth century in the IPL, the highest by any player in the tournament's history.
Kohli, who is currently the orange cap holder, further solidified his position as the leading run-scorer of the season with this outstanding innings. Accumulating a total of 316 runs across five innings, this century also represented his third score of over fifty in the current season. Demonstrating a calculated approach, Kohli transitioned from his first fifty, which he made off 39 balls, to complete the next fifty in just 28 deliveries, showcasing his ability to accelerate when needed.
This innings was particularly significant for Kohli as it was his first score over fifty in nine IPL innings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur&mdash;a venue where he previously averaged less than 22 runs with a strike rate below 95. Breaking past his historical constraints at this ground, Kohli has effectively silenced any doubts about his performance in Jaipur.
A key highlight of Kohli's innings was his 125-run opening partnership with RCB captain Faf du Plessis, further emphasizing his role as a team player. This partnership marked the 28th instance of Kohli being involved in a century stand in the IPL, extending his record further beyond the next best, David Warner, who has 26 such partnerships.
Ending the innings on an unbeaten 113 off 72 balls, Kohli ensured that RCB posted a competitive total of 183. His record-setting century also reaffirmed his stature as one of the most formidable batters in the cricketing world.
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The Kolkata Knight Riders were pushed down to the 2nd spot, who have won both of their games so far.

IPL 2024 points table: Rajasthan Royals go top after thumping win against Mumbai Indians

Rajasthan Royals moved to the top of IPL 2024 points table after a thumping win against the Mumbai Indians on Monday. They completed a hat-trick of wins in 3 outings so far. Here is the full table

The Kolkata Knight Riders were pushed down to the 2nd spot, who have won both of their games so far.

Rajasthan Royals moved to the top of IPL 2024 points table after a thumping win against the Mumbai Indians on Monday. They completed a hat-trick of wins in 3 outings so far.
As a result, the Kolkata Knight Riders were pushed down to the 2nd spot, who have won both of their games so far.
The Chennai Super Kings are in the 3rd position with 2 wins from 3 games.
Gujarat Titans broke into the top 4 after beating the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday and have won 2 of their 3 games.
SRH is on the 5th spot while the Lucknow Super Giants take the 6th spot with 1 win from 2 games.
Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are on the 7th, 8th and 9th spot respectively with 1 win from 3 games each.
Mumbai Indians are languishing at the bottom of the table with no wins from 3 outings yet.

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