Chennai

Rajasthan

Cricket

Indian Premier League 2023

India's ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said he was thrilled to see Mahendra Singh Dhoni whack the ball around the park against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 12.

20230417T152408096Z997763.jpg

'He was seen only driving tractors on his time away from IPL': Ashwin's epic take on MS Dhoni's bat speed secret

Former Indian cricketer Hemang Badani has lauded Rajasthan Royals (RR) bowler Sandeep Sharma for stopping Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni in the final over at MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 12.

20230413T101406777Z972401.jpg

'Someone should put out his IPL record': Former Indian cricketer feels Sandeep Sharma is equal or better than Jasprit Bumrah

20230413T052038052Z464193.jpg

IPL 2023: When will injured Stokes, Chahar and Magala return to CSK playing XI? Stephen Fleming's answer paints a grim picture

On the back of Sandeep Sharma's brilliance against MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja in the last over, Rajasthan Royals (RR) registered a thrilling three-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

20230413T025538078Z829134.jpg

IPL 2023: Sanju Samson fined Rs 12 lakh after Rajasthan Royals breach IPL's Code of Conduct against Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni was within striking distance of a win off the last ball of the run chase but an experienced Indian Premier League (IPL) campaigner kept him from finishing it off in style.

20230412T190014221Z405880.jpg

'It was not that difficult...': CSK skipper MS Dhoni points out his batters' mistakes in run chase

It turned out to be a memorable 200th game despite the loss as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni could not finish it off in style against Sandeep Sharma, a bowler who was ignored in Indian Premier League (IPL) auction and got picked by Rajasthan Royals (RR) as replacement.

20230412T180248546Z684048.jpg

Ignored in IPL auction, picked as replacement, Sandeep stops Dhoni from finishing it off in style as Royals win by 3 runs in last-ball thriller

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star all-rounder became the first Indian left-arm spinner to take 200 wickets in T20 cricket.

20230412T160312239Z822832.jpg

Ravindra Jadeja becomes 1st Indian left-arm spinner to achieve this feat in T20s, equals R Ashwin’s CSK record too

Former Team India captain and head coach, Ravi Shastri voiced his frustration and anger with the Indian players, who have been constantly missing time because of injuries.

20230412T080052041Z676180.jpg

'Soon they'll get a resident permit of the NCA': Frustrated Ravi Shastri unimpressed with recurring injuries to Indian cricketers

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is hoping to lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to victory in what will be Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 200th match as the captain of the Indian Premier League (IPL) side on Wednesday, April 12.

20230411T171225420Z586089.jpg

'As gift on 200th match, want to give him...' — Jadeja ready to give Dhoni a special gift in landmark clash for CSK legend

Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) suffered two major blows this week.

20230409T110542761Z512700.jpg

Will Ben Stokes, Deepak Chahar play against Rajasthan Royals on April 12? CSK release statement

IPL 2024

bangladesh india Series

Dynamic Banner

Asia Cup hosting

T20 World Cup Winners List

Insights

Bangladesh tour of India, 2024

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2024

Ireland and South Africa tour of UAE, 2024

Bangladesh tour of Pakistan, 2024

South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024

ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27

ICC T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C, 2024

India tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier A, 2024

ICC CWC Challenge League A, 2024-26

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2024

Featured League

Basketball

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will feature in his 22nd year in the league but eye catchy part is that he will potentially become the first active player to have shared the court with his son, Bronny

LeBron James will feature in his 22nd year in the league and is tied with Vince Carter for the most seasons played

NBA insider Shams Charania says that LeBron James and Bronny James might get to make their potential opening night debut

NBA, NBA 2024, NBA news, National Basketball Association, Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James, Bronny James, 

Bronny James and LeBron James in the frame

NBA insider drops hints on LeBron James and Bronny's potential opening night appearance

The tributes have been pouring in ever since the news broke that NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo had died due to brain cancer at the age of 58. One of the tributes was from Michael Jordan's ex-wife Juanita Vanoy.

The tributes have been pouring in ever since the news broke that NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo had died due to brain cancer at the age of 58

One of the tributes was from Michael Jordan's ex-wife Juanita Vanoy

NBA, NBA 2024, NBA news, National Basketball Association, Dikembe Mutombo, Dikembe Mutombo died, Denver Nuggets, Michael Jordan, Michael Jordan ex-wife, Juanita Vanoy, 

Dikembe Mutombo in the frame

Michael Jordan’s ex-wife Juanita Vanoy remembers Dikembe Mutombo in touching Instagram post

Motor Sports

NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck discussed Chase Elliott's performances so far this season and feels that the driver for Hendrick Motorsports could pose a threat to the championship battle. 

NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck discussed Chase Elliott's performances so far this season and feels that the driver for Hendrick Motorsports could pose a threat to the championship battle

NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck feels Chase Elliott is not performing to his full potential

NASCAR, NASCAR 2024, NASCAR news, NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR 2024 Playoffs, Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports

Chase Elliott in the frame

NASCAR insider calls Chase Elliott and Hendrick Motorsports 'Unstoppable' heading into Championship 4

It was announced by JR Motorsports that Carson Kvapil will drive for the team in the Xfinity Series as a full-time driver for the upcoming 2025 season. Kvapil will take over from Sam Mayer, who drives the #1 Chevrolet.

It was announced by JR Motorsports that Carson Kvapil will drive for the team in the Xfinity Series as a full-time driver for the upcoming 2025 season

Kvapil will take over from Sam Mayer, who drives the #1 Chevrolet.

NASCAR, NASCAR 2024, NASCAR Xfinity series, Carson Kvapil, JR Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Carson Kvapil joins JR Motorsports, NASCAR news, 

Carson Kvapil in the frame

Carson Kvapil officially joins Dale Jr.’s JR Motorsports team

American Football

The Kansas City Chiefs fans anticipate each time that global superstar Taylor Swift appears live to cheer for Travis Kelce. However, that hasn't been the case in the last two games Kelce has featured as Taylor Swift had to miss those matches due to security concerns. 

The Kansas City Chiefs fans anticipate each time that global superstar Taylor Swift appears live to cheer for Travis Kelce. 

However, that hasn't been the case in the last two games Kelce has featured as Taylor Swift had to miss those matches due to security concerns. 

NFL, NFL 2024, NFL news, National Football League, Kansas City Chiefs, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift missing games due to security concerns

Taylor Swift in the frame

Taylor Swift absent from Chiefs vs Chargers game citing security concerns - report

Others

20240901T124517087Z780016.jpg

Bad news for Gukesh as he slips in latest FIDE Chess rankings

Tennis

20240901T123431126Z994523.jpg

Does Novak Djokovic’s US Open exit signal end is near? 

20240901T122233276Z523261.jpg

EXPLAINED - India's dominance in Para Badminton in 2024 Paris Paralympics

Caribbean Premier League 2024

20240901T115740976Z833275.jpg

Dwayne Bravo announces T20 retirement; confirms THIS TOURNAMENT as his last 

20240901T115025723Z743840.jpg

U20 World Athletics Championships: Shahruk Khan breaks national record again, but fails to win medal

Chennai vs Rajasthan Match Stats

Match 17, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

'He was seen only driving tractors on his time away from IPL': Ashwin's epic take on MS Dhoni's bat speed secret

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2023

Wed 12 April, 19:30:00 IST

CSK, who chose to field

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 12

CSK
145/5 (18.2 ov)

RR
141/5 (20.0 ov)

Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2023 On Apr 27

RR
202/5 (20.0 ov)

CSK
170/6 (20.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 32 runs

Indian Premier League, 2022 On May 20

RR
151/5 (19.4 ov)

CSK
150/6 (20.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Virender Sharma (IND), Vinod Seshan (IND) and Nitin Menon (IND)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

'He was seen only driving tractors on his time away from IPL': Ashwin's epic take on MS Dhoni's bat speed secret

'Someone should put out his IPL record': Former Indian cricketer feels Sandeep Sharma is equal or better than Jasprit Bumrah

IPL 2023: When will injured Stokes, Chahar and Magala return to CSK playing XI? Stephen Fleming's answer paints a grim picture

IPL 2023: Sanju Samson fined Rs 12 lakh after Rajasthan Royals breach IPL's Code of Conduct against Chennai Super Kings

'It was not that difficult...': CSK skipper MS Dhoni points out his batters' mistakes in run chase

Ignored in IPL auction, picked as replacement, Sandeep stops Dhoni from finishing it off in style as Royals win by 3 runs in last-ball thriller

Ravindra Jadeja becomes 1st Indian left-arm spinner to achieve this feat in T20s, equals R Ashwin’s CSK record too

'Soon they'll get a resident permit of the NCA': Frustrated Ravi Shastri unimpressed with recurring injuries to Indian cricketers

'As gift on 200th match, want to give him...' — Jadeja ready to give Dhoni a special gift in landmark clash for CSK legend

Will Ben Stokes, Deepak Chahar play against Rajasthan Royals on April 12? CSK release statement

Chennai vs Rajasthan Match Stats

Match 17, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

'He was seen only driving tractors on his time away from IPL': Ashwin's epic take on MS Dhoni's bat speed secret

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2023

Wed 12 April, 19:30:00 IST

CSK, who chose to field

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 12

CSK145/5 (18.2 ov)

RR141/5 (20.0 ov)

Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2023 On Apr 27

RR202/5 (20.0 ov)

CSK170/6 (20.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 32 runs

Indian Premier League, 2022 On May 20

RR151/5 (19.4 ov)

CSK150/6 (20.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets

Umpires

UmpireVirender Sharma (IND), Vinod Seshan (IND) and Nitin Menon (IND)

RefereeJavagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

'He was seen only driving tractors on his time away from IPL': Ashwin's epic take on MS Dhoni's bat speed secret

'Someone should put out his IPL record': Former Indian cricketer feels Sandeep Sharma is equal or better than Jasprit Bumrah

IPL 2023: When will injured Stokes, Chahar and Magala return to CSK playing XI? Stephen Fleming's answer paints a grim picture

IPL 2023: Sanju Samson fined Rs 12 lakh after Rajasthan Royals breach IPL's Code of Conduct against Chennai Super Kings

'It was not that difficult...': CSK skipper MS Dhoni points out his batters' mistakes in run chase

Ignored in IPL auction, picked as replacement, Sandeep stops Dhoni from finishing it off in style as Royals win by 3 runs in last-ball thriller

Ravindra Jadeja becomes 1st Indian left-arm spinner to achieve this feat in T20s, equals R Ashwin’s CSK record too

'Soon they'll get a resident permit of the NCA': Frustrated Ravi Shastri unimpressed with recurring injuries to Indian cricketers

'As gift on 200th match, want to give him...' — Jadeja ready to give Dhoni a special gift in landmark clash for CSK legend

Will Ben Stokes, Deepak Chahar play against Rajasthan Royals on April 12? CSK release statement

CSK
145/5 (18.2 ov)

RR
141/5 (20.0 ov)

RR
202/5 (20.0 ov)

CSK
170/6 (20.0 ov)

RR
151/5 (19.4 ov)

CSK
150/6 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Virender Sharma (IND), Vinod Seshan (IND) and Nitin Menon (IND)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)