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Rajasthan Royals have signed South Africa's Nandre Burger as an injury replacement for seasoned Sandeep Sharma for the remainder of IPL 2025

Nandre Burger has replaced Sandeep Sharma in RR squad for the rest of IPL 2025

Earlier, RR signed Lhuan-dre Pretorius as Nitish Rana's replacement

RR's star pacer Sandeep Sharma in this frame

Rajasthan Royals announce South Africa's pacer as Sandeep Sharma's replacement for remainder of IPL 2025

Uncapped South Africa star Lhuan-dre Pretorius has joined Rajasthan Royals in place of Nitish Rana who has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2025.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius to replace Nitish Rana in IPL 2025. 

Lhuan-dre Pretorius has played 33 T20s. 

 Nitish Rana of Rajasthan Royals play a shots during the 2025 IPL match

Rajasthan Royals announce Nitish Rana's replacement for remainder of IPL 2025, South Africa uncapped star joins squad ahead of CSK clash

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Indian Premier League, 2025

England tour of Australia, 2025/26

ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27

South Africa tour of Australia, 2025

Cambodia tour of  Indonesia, 2025

Central Europe Cup, 2025

Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2025

Bangladesh tour of Pakistan, 2025

India tour of Bangladesh, 2025

South Africa tour of India, 2025

West Indies tour of India, 2025

India tour of Australia, 2025

West Indies tour of Ireland, 2025

ICC World Test Championship Final, 2025

India Women tour of England, 2025

India tour of England, 2025

West Indies tour of England, 2025

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IPL 2025 Sunrisers Hyderabad squad

IPL 2025 Kolkata Knight Riders squad

IPL 2025 Chennai Super Kings squad

IPL 2025 Punjab Kings squad

IPL 2025 Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad

IPL 2025 Delhi Capitals squad

IPL 2025 Lucknow Super Giants squad

IPL 2025 Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2025 Mumbai Indians squad

IPL 2025 Gujarat Titans squad

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A confused Trent Boult who dropped his bat became part of a funny run out in the MLC 2025 clash against Texas Super Kings.

Trent Boult was run out for a single-digit score.

Boult looked confused as he hopped after dropping his bat.

Boult was ready to take the second run without the bat in his hand. 

Trent Boult

'Not sure who's more confused. Me or the American audience': Trent Boult reacts to his hilarious run out in MLC 2025 encounter; watch video

World Test Championship 2025 Final

South Africa are favourites to win the World Test Championship final, requiring just 69 runs to reach the target of 282 ahead of the fourth day of the match

South Africa need 69 runs to win the WTC final

Dale Steyn gives big warning to South Africa team ahead of Day 4

'Australia won't go down...': South Africa great fires major warning to Temba Bavuma & Co. ahead of Day 4 of WTC final

The Bengaluru stampede during RCB victory celebrations killed 11 people and leaving many injured. In hindsight, Robin Uthappa feels that the celebrations could've taken place a day later.

Robin Uthappa said he was angry for almost a day after learning about the stampede.

Uthappa feels that the RCB victory celebrations could've waited a day.

Uthappa feels sad for fans, players and others as the victory has been marred by loss of lives.

Robin Uthappa

'Doing it the very next day was an error in judgment': Robin Uthappa 'angry' over Bengaluru stampede during RCB's victory celebrations

South Africa only require 69 runs to defeat Australia in the World Test Championship final and win their first major international trophy this century

South Africa dominated Australia during Day 3 of the WTC final

Daniel Vettori revealed Australia's strategy heading into the fourth day of the WTC final

Australia cricket team in this frame

'Get a wicket or two...': Australia bowling coach Daniel Vettori reveals the side's strategy ahead of Day 4 of WTC final

Texas Super Kings got a gift as MI New York's Kieron Pollard was caught napping by Daryl Mitchell while taking a single in their MLC 2025 opener.

Kieron Pollard was run out by Daryl Mitchell in the 17th over.

Pollard scored 32 runs from 16 balls.

Mitchell effected two run outs and then defended 9 runs from last over. 

Kieron Pollard, Daryl Mitchell

Kieron Pollard left red-faced as his careless jog leads to run out and MI New York's defeat from a winning position; watch viral video

Top Headlines

Chennai vs Rajasthan Match Stats

Match 63, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Rajasthan Royals announce South Africa's pacer as Sandeep Sharma's replacement for remainder of IPL 2025

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2025

Mon 12 May, 19:30:00 IST

, who chose to

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On May 20

CSK
187/8 (20.0 ov)

RR
188/4 (17.1 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Mar 30

RR
182/9 (20.0 ov)

CSK
176/6 (20.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 runs

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

News updates

Rajasthan Royals announce South Africa's pacer as Sandeep Sharma's replacement for remainder of IPL 2025

Rajasthan Royals announce Nitish Rana's replacement for remainder of IPL 2025, South Africa uncapped star joins squad ahead of CSK clash

Chennai vs Rajasthan Match Stats

Match 63, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Rajasthan Royals announce South Africa's pacer as Sandeep Sharma's replacement for remainder of IPL 2025

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2025

Mon 12 May, 19:30:00 IST

, who chose to

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On May 20

CSK187/8 (20.0 ov)

RR188/4 (17.1 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Mar 30

RR182/9 (20.0 ov)

CSK176/6 (20.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 runs

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

News updates

Rajasthan Royals announce South Africa's pacer as Sandeep Sharma's replacement for remainder of IPL 2025

Rajasthan Royals announce Nitish Rana's replacement for remainder of IPL 2025, South Africa uncapped star joins squad ahead of CSK clash

CSK
187/8 (20.0 ov)

RR
188/4 (17.1 ov)

RR
182/9 (20.0 ov)

CSK
176/6 (20.0 ov)

CSK
145/5 (18.2 ov)

RR
141/5 (20.0 ov)