Who Won Yesterday’s IPL Match? RR or CSK? Here’s What Went Down!

Let’s be real–yesterday’s IPL match was not just a match, it was a true cinematic roller-coaster complete with youth, experience, big shots, and a few great redemption stories. And if you missed it, worry not–I have got you covered and wrapped up like that post-match snack from the stadium that you can’t get enough of.

So who finished the happiest?

The Rajasthan Royals. And what a way to finish!
They chased down 188 runs in just 17.1 overs to defeat the Chennai Super Kings by six wickets and closed the 2025 IPL season with a mic-drop finish.

But Wait… How Did It All Happen?

Let’s turn back the clock a little—CSK batted first and RR won the toss and said “We’ll bowl, thanks.” Brave decision, right? Chennai came out like they were fresh from doing some yoga, as Ayush Mhatre’s 43 off 27 and Dewald Brevis provided an explosive 42 off 25. They waltzed next door full of confidence, as it was a warm, sunny, Sunday drive.

And then hit the RR wrecking crew—Yudhvir Singh went from “drip” to “fire hose” with 3 wickets even though he gave up 47, and Akash Madhwal who was the generally calm “ninja” in pink and took 3/29. The Royals turned over CSK like it was Christmas and they were an excited child, with treat after treat after treat.

CSK finished at 187 / 8 in 20 overs. Not too shabby. But not exactly safe either.

The Royals are here, and the Royal Kid.

In pursuit of 188, RR didn’t just walk out, they swaggered out, like they own the place. And leading the way? Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Just 14. Yep, you read that right. While most kids his age would be sweating it out in school, Vaibhav is out here, pulling bouncers and hitting sixes like he is playing gully cricket with destiny.

He scored 57 off 33 balls, with four fours and four sixes – although that wasn’t even the best part. He just looked completely unfazed, like it was another high school assignment due on a Friday, but he had it done by the Thursday deadline. And if you are wondering where to catch prodigious talents like him next, head to Khel777, where fellow cricket crazy folks like us meet, banter and make every game personal.

Backing him up of course were Yashasvi Jaiswal with an enterprising 36, Sanju Samson doing the Sanju thing with 41, and Dhruv Jurel, who must have thought: why do this the hard way? and went with a supremely cheeky 31 from 12. Oh, +1 to Hetmyer with his 12 – literally, think you blinked, and you missed it arrival!

Player of the Match? No Issues Here.

Player of the Match? No Issues Here.
Akash Madhwal – our silent killer – clinched it easily with 3/29.

He wasn’t spectacular, but every ball had intent. It’s a player like him that changes a match from “eh, maybe” to “oh wow, this is happening.”

What Is The Bigger Picture?

For Rajasthan Royals, this game was the perfect farewell. Four wins this season – not shiny, but that last W felt like dessert after a bad lunch. A much-needed moral victory.

CSK are on the other end, scrambling at the bottom. One last game against Gujarat Titans, and if they don’t pull off a miracle size win (and hope that their net run rate joins a gym), they will get the wooden spoon.

Let’s Get Real for a Moment

Have you ever watched one of these games and gotten strangely invested in players you only know from two weeks ago? One minute you’re yelling at your tv because someone dropped a catch, and the next you’re tweeting about a 14 year old’s cover drive?

That’s what cricket is. And that’s Khel777. Community, infinite talent, and pure human emotional expression. It’s not really about who wins–it’s about how they go about it, who surprised you, and if there were moments that made you laugh or scream or even tear up a little.

So, Who Is Your Player of the Match?

Did you go for Madhwal’s surgical bowling? Or young Vaibhav, who looked fear in the eye and scooped it over midwicket? Reach out with your thoughts–let’s settle this the way cricket fans do: passionately, with far too many emojis 😄🏏🔥

And if you’re not following IPL on Khel777 then you are missing out. Real fans, real moments, real chaos (which is good!).