RR vs CSK Highlights Of VIVO IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals Keep Playoff Hopes Alive With Win Over Chennai

RR Beat CSK By 7 Wickets! Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets in match 47 of Indian Premier League 2021 in Abu Dhabi. With this win, RR closed the gap on the top four and have kept their playoff qualification hopes alive.

Despite losing both the openers in quick successions, Shivan Dube and Sanju Samson have managed to keep the pressure on CSK as the duo have been scoring at a high rate, adding 46 runs to the score in just 30 deliveries.

Wicket! KM Asif strikes in his very first delivery of the game as he dismisses the dangerous Yashasvi Jaiswal. The youngster scored the second-fastest half-century for RR in IPL but was cramped for room on a short delivery, handing an easy catch to MS Dhoni. Jaiswal c Dhoni b KM Asif 50(21).

Wicket! Shardul Thakur gets the breakthrough for CSK as he dismisses Evin Lewis. The West Indian added 77 runs in just 32 deliveries along with Yashasvi Jaisal for the opening wicket, setting a great platform for the batters to come. Lewis c Hazlewood b Thakur 27(12).

Both the Rajasthan openers have started well as they know the importance of a good foundation in this massive run chase. The duo have been scoring freely and will be aiming to continue the pace at least until the end of fielding restrictions.

Evin Lewis and Yashasvi Jaiswal have started the proceedings as they aim to give RR a great start in a massive run chase. Rajasthan need to win this game to avoid relying on other teams to determine their playoff hopes.

CSK were once again given a great start by Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad, with the latter carrying on to score his maiden century in IPL. This propelled CSK to a massive score in the game as they look to continue their winning run. RR have work to do if they are to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been sensational and now the batter will be aiming to lead CSK to a huge score. Gaikwad has accelerated well in the middle overs and with Ravindra Jadeja to support him RR will be fearing the worst

Wicket! Yet another wicket for Rahul Tewatia as his time it is Moeen Ali who is been outsmarted by the spinner. The Englishman just like du Plessis, charged down the pitch to miss the ball completely and being stumped by Sanju Samson. Moeen Ali st Samson b Rahul Tewatia 21(17).

Despite losing wickets at the other end, Ruturaj Gaikwad has played brilliant cricket while scoring at a decent rate. The CSK batter will now be aiming to form a partnership with Moeen Ali to set a partnership for the power-hitters to come.

Caught! Another big wicket for Rahul Tewatia as Suresh Raina departs. The Indian was not able to take advantage after being promoted in the batting order as he is dismissed without troubling the scores much. Raina c Shivam Dube b Rahul Tewatia 3(5).

Wicket! Rahul Teawtia gets the breakthrough earl for Rajasthan TRiyals as he dismisses Faf du Plessis. The South African charged down the pitch but missed the ball, giving Samson an easy job behind the stumps. du Plessis st Samson b Rahul Tewatia 25(19).

Yet again Tuturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis are taking their time at the start of the innings while assessing the conditions, Both have been in great form and will aim to up the scoring rate in the final overs of the restrictions.

Fa du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad begin proceedings for CSK in the encounter. The duo have been sensational this season and will be aiming to get their team to another brilliant start, just like they have done in the previous games.

Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and Sanju Samson opts to bowl first. The RR have made four changes in this crucial encounter. Meanwhile, Sam Curran and KM Asif have been named in the CSK squad as they replace Deepak Chahar and Dwayne Bravo. 

Welcome to our live coverage of match 47 between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2021 from Abu Dhabi. Both teams have very different objectives as RR aim to keep their playoff hopes alive while CSK are looking to move towards securing the top spot.