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Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by six wickets to end their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign with a win. 

RR defeated CSK by six wickets. 

RR are out from the IPL 2025. 

Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals plays a shot during the 2025 IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals at Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 20, 2025.

IPL 2025 updated points table after CSK vs RR clash: Here is how the standings look like following CSK vs RR

Former South Africa speedster questioned Chennai Super Kings' batting strategy during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR). 

CSK asked to bat against RR. 

CSK failed to get a good start vs RR. 

Rajasthan Royals' Kwena Maphaka (L) bowls as Chennai Super Kings' Ravichandran Ashwin (R) watches during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals

 'Their math is not mathing...': Ex-RCB speedster questions MS Dhoni's strategy in IPL 2025 clash against RR

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in match 62 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

Sanju Samson opt to bowl against CSK. 

CSK to feature with same playing XI against RR. 

MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson posing during toss

CSK vs RR, IPL 2025: 28-year-old star added as RR captain Sanju Samson opts to bowl against MS Dhoni's CSK, Check playing XIs

MS Dhoni is currently leading Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 as regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out of the tournament. 

CSK are ruled out of Indian Premier League 2025. 

MS Dhoni is leading CSK in IPL 2025 after Ruturaj Gaikwad's injury. 

' Mahendra Singh Dhoni plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens in Kolkata,

'Forget about his age...': Former India cricketer explains why MS Dhoni 'should play one more IPL season'

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

After defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by four wickets, Punjab Kings climb to second in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table. 

PBKS beat CSK by four wickets. 

PBKS are currently on number two in points table.

MS Dhoni (C) shakes hands with Punjab Kings' Marco Jansen (R) at the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings

IPL 2025 updated points table after CSK vs PBKS match: CSK becomes first team to be eliminated from IPL 2025 playoffs after four-wicket defeat vs PBKS

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni reckons that dropping catches was one of the main reasons behind their defeat against Punjab Kings. 

PBKS defeated CSK by four wickets. 

CSK are eliminated from IPL 2025 playoff race.

MS Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings during the 2025 IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium

'It was first time we put enough runs on the board but...': MS Dhoni blames teammates as CSK eliminated from IPL 2025 playoff race

Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash taking place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

PBKS won the toss and opted to bowl vs CSK. 

Glenn Maxwell to miss CSK vs PBKS clash due to fractured finger. 

MS Dhoni and Shreyas Iyer at toss

IPL 2025: No Glenn Maxwell as Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer opt to bowl against Chennai Super Kings, check playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are currently at number 10 in the points table with just two wins in nine outings of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

CSK are currently on 10th position in points table.

CSK will face PBKS for their 10th clash of IPL 2025. 

Ravindra Jadeja of Chennai Super Kings celebrates the wicket with Ravindra Jadeja and Matheesha Pathirana

'We want to improve on talent identification': CSK batting coach's candid admission amid horrid IPL 2025 run ahead of PBKS clash

Punjab Kings are currently at number five in the points table with five wins in nine outings of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

PBKS are currently number five in points table. 

PBKS will face CSK in their 10 clash of IPL 2025. 

Ricky Ponting with Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer

'You don't have to think about what will happen...': Prabhsimran Singh lauds Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting for Punjab Kings' campaign in IPL 2025

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The Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians recorded a five-wicket defeat against the Punjab Kings in the second qualifier and got knocked out of the tournament

PBKS defeated MI by 5 wickets to reach the final

MI got knocked out of IPL 2025 with the defeat against PBKS

Hardik Pandya in this frame

'Don't know why...': Ex-India star slams Hardik Pandya's decision-making during PBKS clash

Shreyas Iyer played a stunning unbeaten knock of 87 runs from 41 deliveries in the second qualifier against Mumbai Indians 

Shreyas Iyer carried PBKS to victory over MI in the second qualifier

PBKS reached the IPL final for the first time in 11 years

Shreyas Iyer in this frame

'Went to my room...': PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer reveals he 'hardly slept' following remarkable knock against MI

Mumbai Indians suffered a five-wicket defeat against the Punjab Kings in the second qualifier of IPL 2025 which knocked them out of the tournament

PBKS defeated MI by 5 wickets 

MI got knocked out of IPL 2025 because of the loss

Mumbai Indians team in this frame

'Despite having so many match-winners...': Ex-India star takes brutal dig on Mumbai Indians following IPL 2025 exit

Shreyas Iyer played a fantastic knock of 87 runs from 41 deliveries in the second qualifier of IPL 2025 against the Mumbai Indians, carrying his side to victory

Shreyas Iyer was the catalyst to PBKS' victory over MI

'He will captain India in multiple formats...': Shreyas Iyer gets ultimate compliment after leading PBKS to victory over MI

Shreyas Iyer played a match-winning knock of 87 runs from 41 deliveries against the Mumbai Indians to lead the Punjab Kings to the IPL 2025 final 

Shreyas Iyer was the star performer with the bat for PBKS against MI

PBKS qualified for the final with their victory over MI

'He will find his way back...': PBKS coach backs Shreyas Iyer to return to India's Test set-up following victory over MI

Baseball

Shohei Ohtani delivers a spectacular performance this season, showcasing his exceptional power and versatility as he dominates on the field for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Shohei Ohtani hit 15 home runs in May, demonstrating MVP-level form with impressive batting stats and clutch performances.

He joined an elite group of Dodgers players with multi-home run games and high RBI totals, solidifying his place among baseball legends.

Shohei Ohtani makes history again, ties seven-decade-old record with stellar season performance

Shohei Ohtani

Football

Marcus Rashford looks set to leave Manchester United this summer following a fallout with the manager, with top European clubs showing strong interest in securing his signature.

Marcus Rashford’s January loan spell at Aston Villa showcased his form but financial constraints make a permanent move unlikely.

Barcelona remains a leading contender for Rashford’s signature, pending resolution of wage negotiations with Manchester United.

Marcus Rashford finds new landing spot away from Manchester United following Ruben Amorim fallout

Marcus Rashford

Barcelona's teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal addresses swirling transfer rumors after signing a fresh contract with the club, reinforcing his commitment ahead of a busy summer with Spain.

Barcelona secure Lamine Yamal's future with a new long-term deal amid interest from European giants.

The rising star speaks out on speculation about a potential move to El Clasico rivals.

Lamine Yamal breaks silence on Real Madrid rumors after agreeing to a new contract with Barcelona

Lamine Yamal

Others

Joe Rogan makes his long-awaited return to the UFC commentary booth at UFC 316 in Newark after skipping UFC 315, just in time for a massive bantamweight title rematch.

Joe Rogan returns to commentary duties for UFC 316 after missing the previous event in Canada.

UFC 316 features a highly anticipated bantamweight title rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley.

Joe Rogan set to replace this UFC icon as he resumes his UFC duties after UFC 315 absence

Joe Rogan

Tom Aspinall gears up for his UFC return with a new opponent lined up, while tensions surrounding Jon Jones continue to stir the heavyweight division.

Tom Aspinall confirms he has a date and location set for his next UFC heavyweight clash.

The interim champ addresses the inactivity at the top of the division and moves on from chasing Jon Jones.

"Let’s get it on": Tom Aspinall confirms fighting a new opponent, calls out Jon Jones for dodging the fight

Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones

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