Match Recap:
RR signed off IPL 2025 with a 6-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The triumph ended an otherwise disappointing campaign on a high note.
🔹 Captain Sanju Samson’s Post-Match Takeaways:
💫 On Young Talents:
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (14 yrs):
Scored a calm and classy 57 off 33 balls, showing maturity beyond his years. “I don’t have words for Vaibhav. The hundred he got earlier was sheer class. Today, he played smartly in the middle overs. To show such game sense at 14 is commendable.” - Akash Madhwal:
Returned with 3/29, including key wickets of Brevis, Dhoni, and Dube. “He’s played only the last four games. Shane Bond has been working closely with him. He’s reaping the rewards of hard work.” - Yudhvir Singh & Kwena Maphaka:
Though Yudhvir went for runs, he broke CSK’s top-order (3/47). Maphaka added raw pace to the mix. “They showed great temperament and planning. They have a bright future.”
🔹 On Strategic Decision-Making:
- Opted to chase instead of defend in their final match: “No hiding in this game. We decided to chase and face it.”
🔹 On Rajasthan’s Campaign:
- Finished 9th on the table with 8 points.
- Acknowledged lapses in consistency and decision-making: “Definitely, we could have done better. It’s not about luck — we made mistakes. We’ll come back with a better mindset next season.”
⚡ Key Highlight:
Suryavanshi’s rise, Madhwal’s spells, and Samson’s leadership amid adversity marked the end of Rajasthan Royals’ mixed 2025 campaign.
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