IPL 2025: Akash Madhwal, Yudhvir Singh Star As Rajasthan Royals Restrict CSK to 187/8

May 20, 2025 : In a high-stakes IPL 2025 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rajasthan Royals’ pace duo Akash Madhwal and Yudhvir Singh delivered standout performances to limit Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to 187/8 in their 20 overs.

Sanju Samson, captain of the Royals, won the toss and opted to bowl in the 62nd match of the tournament, setting the tone for a fierce contest. CSK, led by MS Dhoni, struggled with early setbacks and never quite recovered momentum despite some valiant middle-order resistance.

🔥 Key Moments:

• Yudhvir Singh struck early, removing Devon Conway (10) and Urvil Patel (0) in a fiery second over, leaving CSK wobbling at 12/2.
• Youngster Ayush Mhatre (43) and Ravichandran Ashwin (13) briefly revived the innings with a 24-run fourth over.
• Quick dismissals of Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja (1) further dented CSK, who found themselves at 78/5 in 8 overs.
• Dewald Brevis (42 off 25) played an aggressive knock, helping CSK cross 100 in the 10th over before being bowled by Akash Madhwal.
• Late contributions from Shivam Dube (39 off 32) and Dhoni (16 off 17) helped CSK post a respectable 187/8.

🎯 Royals’ Bowling Highlights:

• Akash Madhwal: 4 overs, 3/29
• Yudhvir Singh: 4 overs, 3/47
• Wanindu Hasaranga: 4 overs, 1/27
• Tushar Deshpande: 4 overs, 1/33

Madhwal’s precision and Singh’s aggression combined well to dismantle CSK’s top and middle order. The duo’s efforts have put the Royals in a strong position as they chase 188 runs to finish the group stage with momentum.

📝 Brief Score:

Chennai Super Kings: 187/8 (20 overs)

• Ayush Mhatre 43, Dewald Brevis 42
• Akash Madhwal 3/29, Yudhvir Singh 3/47

Rajasthan Royals need 188 to win in what could be a pivotal match in shaping the IPL 2025 playoff picture.