RR vs CSK | Twitter frenzied as Chennai confirm last-place finish with mammoth defeat in Delhi

05/20/2025

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For the first time in their history, Chennai Super Kings are all set to finish last in the table after being thoroughly mauled by fellow strugglers Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. In what was effectively a battle to avoid last place, the Pink Army came out on top easily.

‌Chennai Super Kings, opting to bat first, got off to a lively start with Devon Conway hitting two early boundaries before falling cheaply. Yudhvir Singh struck again shortly after, removing Urvil Patel with the help of a sharp catch from Kwena Mphaka. CSK then promoted Ravichandran Ashwin, who chipped in with a quick cameo, but it was Ayush Mhatre's explosive 43 off just 20 balls that gave the innings early momentum, pushing the powerplay total to 68/3. However, the innings lost steam soon after, with Mhatre and Jadeja dismissed in quick succession. Despite a steady 59-run stand between Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube, the finishing kick never arrived as MS Dhoni's slow 16 meant CSK crawled to 187, scoring just 28 in the last four overs.

In response, Rajasthan Royals absorbed the early pressure before Yashasvi Jaiswal tore into Khaleel Ahmed with three boundaries and a six in the third over. Though Jaiswal fell soon after, his blitz had set the tone. Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Suryavanshi built on it brilliantly, weathering a quiet phase before launching into a match-defining 98-run stand. Samson’s composed 41 off 31 kept the scoreboard ticking, while Suryavanshi’s 50 off 27 ensured the chase stayed ahead of the rate. With just over 50 needed from the last 40 balls, the Royals finished with flair as Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel closed out the game comfortably. Jurel’s explosive 31* off 12, laced with five sixes, wrapped up a dominant win with nearly three overs to spare.

Moment

Vaibhav Suryavanshi touched MS Dhoni feet

Best moment of this IPL

— Shah (@Iamshah0000)

Winners!

Congratulations to the wooden spoon winners, CSK.
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh)

History

First time in history CSK has finished at the bottom of the points table

— 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@Itzshreyas07)

Worst

MI's worst IPL season: 2022 & 2024

CSK's worst IPL season: 2022 & 2025
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket)

Hearbreak

First ever wooden spoon for CSK 💔
— Beast (@Beast__07_)

Gone

CSK this season...
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy)

Last 10

CSK in Last 10 matches v RR

L L W L L L L W L 𝗟*
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar)

Sad

Delhi is Chokli's Homeground but see the difference 😭

CSK vs DC RCB vs DC
— . (@Devx_07)

True

IPL is a tournament where 9 teams wants to play with CSK for 2 free points
— Kevin (@imkevin149)

So bad

CSK’s season has been so bad that now even Jurel & Hetmyer have finished a game against them, that too at the same venue where they couldn’t finish that iconic 9 off 6

And this Vaibhav innings would be a huge boost for next season, batted like a proper batter tonight
— Peeyush Sharma (@peeyushsharmaa)

Time has come

Time has come for Dhoni to hang up his boots after this season. He is literally ruining his own image by stretching his IPL career unnecessarily. Mentorship role at CSK will suit him more. He knows it very well.👍
— 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 (@ImHydro45)

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