Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings - 45th match result | IPL 2018

Rajasthan Royals

6/177 (19.5)

WON

Match 45th · #602
Sat, 12 May 2018 · 00:00 IST

RCB won by 5 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)

Chennai Super Kings

4/176 (20)

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India Match Stats

1st InningsRajasthan Royals

6/177 (19.5)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2018	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras(10w, 1nb, 1lb)	12	0	0	0	0.00
Total(20 overs, 8.8rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
AT Rayudub Archer	12	9	2	0	133.33	In 2018	435	41	22	Career	2851	246	101
IPL 2018 Runs 435 4s: 41 \| 6s: 22 Career Runs 2851 4s: 246 \| 6s: 101
DJ Bravonot out	1	1	0	0	100.00	In 2018	133	8	10	Career	2956	203	139
IPL 2018 Runs 133 4s: 8 \| 6s: 10 Career Runs 2956 4s: 203 \| 6s: 139
MS Dhoninot out	33	23	1	1	143.47	In 2018	393	20	28	Career	3954	271	184
IPL 2018 Runs 393 4s: 20 \| 6s: 28 Career Runs 3954 4s: 271 \| 6s: 184
SR Watsonc †Buttler b Archer	39	31	2	2	125.80	In 2018	367	28	23	Career	4122	368	209
IPL 2018 Runs 367 4s: 28 \| 6s: 23 Career Runs 4122 4s: 368 \| 6s: 209
SW Billingsrun out (†Buttler)	27	22	3	0	122.72	In 2018	107	8	5	Career	616	55	18
IPL 2018 Runs 107 4s: 8 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 616 4s: 55 \| 6s: 18
SK Rainac Binny b Sodhi	52	35	6	1	148.57	In 2018	313	34	9	Career	4853	436	182
IPL 2018 Runs 313 4s: 34 \| 6s: 9 Career Runs 4853 4s: 436 \| 6s: 182

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2018	W	0s	Career	W	0s
Ankit Sharma	1	0	11	0	11	1	2	0	In 2018	4	0	Career	12	48
IPL 2018 Wickets 4 Dots: 0 Career Wickets 12 Dots: 48
BA Stokes	4	0	31	0	8	7	4	0	In 2018			Career	18	168
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 18 Dots: 168
IS Sodhi	4	0	29	1	7	8	0	2	In 2018			Career	12	23
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 12 Dots: 23
JD Unadkat	4	0	34	0	9	8	0	2	In 2018	0	0	Career	64	211
IPL 2018 Wickets 0 Dots: 0 Career Wickets 64 Dots: 211
K Gowtham	3	0	28	0	9	2	4	0	In 2018			Career	8	68
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 8 Dots: 68
JC Archer	4	0	42	2	11	5	4	0	In 2018			Career	37	167
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 37 Dots: 167

2nd InningsChennai Super Kings

4/176 (20)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2018	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras(10w, 1nb, 1lb)	3	0	0	0	0.00
Total(19.5 overs, 8.92rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
AM Rahanec Raina b Jadeja	4	3	1	0	133.33	In 2018	243	27	4	Career	3300	347	64
IPL 2018 Runs 243 4s: 27 \| 6s: 4 Career Runs 3300 4s: 347 \| 6s: 64
BA Stokesb Harbhajan Singh	11	7	1	1	157.14	In 2018	185	13	6	Career	629	46	29
IPL 2018 Runs 185 4s: 13 \| 6s: 6 Career Runs 629 4s: 46 \| 6s: 29
K Gowthamc †Dhoni b Willey	13	4	0	2	325.00	In 2018	100	8	7	Career	100	8	7
IPL 2018 Runs 100 4s: 8 \| 6s: 7 Career Runs 100 4s: 8 \| 6s: 7
P Choprac Bravo b Thakur	8	6	2	0	133.33	In 2018	8	2	0	Career	8	2	0
IPL 2018 Runs 8 4s: 2 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 8 4s: 2 \| 6s: 0
SV Samsonrun out (Raina/Bravo)	21	22	2	0	95.45	In 2018	353	22	15	Career	1779	134	72
IPL 2018 Runs 353 4s: 22 \| 6s: 15 Career Runs 1779 4s: 134 \| 6s: 72
STR Binnyc Watson b Bravo	22	17	1	1	129.41	In 2018	43	2	2	Career	809	61	31
IPL 2018 Runs 43 4s: 2 \| 6s: 2 Career Runs 809 4s: 61 \| 6s: 31
JC Archernot out	0	0	0	0	0.00	In 2018	9	1	0	Career	136	11	4
IPL 2018 Runs 9 4s: 1 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 136 4s: 11 \| 6s: 4
JC Buttlernot out	95	60	11	2	158.33	In 2018	415	38	14	Career	1499	131	64
IPL 2018 Runs 415 4s: 38 \| 6s: 14 Career Runs 1499 4s: 131 \| 6s: 64

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2018	W	0s	Career	W	0s
DJ Bravo	4	0	31	1	8	10	1	2	In 2018	15	513	Career	291	513
IPL 2018 Wickets 15 Dots: 513 Career Wickets 291 Dots: 513
DJ Willey	4	0	47	1	12	5	5	2	In 2018		67	Career	26	67
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 67 Career Wickets 26 Dots: 67
Harbhajan Singh	2	0	29	1	15	5	4	2	In 2018	6	375	Career	134	375
IPL 2018 Wickets 6 Dots: 375 Career Wickets 134 Dots: 375
KV Sharma	1	0	10	0	10	2	1	0	In 2018		179	Career	52	179
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 179 Career Wickets 52 Dots: 179
RA Jadeja	4	0	28	1	7	8	3	0	In 2018	12	276	Career	89	276
IPL 2018 Wickets 12 Dots: 276 Career Wickets 89 Dots: 276
SN Thakur	4	0	22	1	6	14	3	0	In 2018		166	Career	21	166
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 166 Career Wickets 21 Dots: 166
SR Watson	1	0	9	0	9	0	1	0	In 2018	6	326	Career	124	326
IPL 2018 Wickets 6 Dots: 326 Career Wickets 124 Dots: 326

On May 12, 2018, a thrilling encounter unfolded at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, where the Rajasthan Royals faced off against the Chennai Super Kings in Match 45 of the IPL 2018 season. It was a contest that saw both teams display extraordinary talent and resilience, yet it was Rajasthan Royals who emerged victorious by 5 wickets with just 6 balls remaining.

Chennai Super Kings, opting to bat first, set a competitive target after posting a total of 176 runs in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was shaped by Suresh Raina's splendid 52, which came off just 35 balls and included 6 boundaries and a six. MS Dhoni also contributed significantly with a brisk 33 runs from 23 deliveries. However, the CSK innings faced setbacks with wickets falling at regular intervals, and they managed to score at a rate of 8.8 runs per over.

The Rajasthan Royals’ bowlers were impressive in their efforts. Jofra Archer led the attack neatly, claiming 2 wickets for 42 runs in his 4 overs, while IS Sodhi provided crucial support with 1 wicket from 4 overs at an economical rate of 7.25 runs per over.

In response, Rajasthan Royals orchestrated their chase with a phenomenal innings from Jos Buttler, who remained unbeaten on 95 runs off 60 balls, displaying his prowess with the bat that included 11 fours and 2 sixes at an exceptional strike rate of 158.33. Despite a few early wickets, Buttler’s innings ensured that the Rajasthan Royals stayed on course throughout the chase. Though they suffered a few hiccups, the Royals managed to reach the target by scoring 177 runs in just 19.5 overs.

The match was highlighted not only for its edge-of-the-seat moments but also for the performances that showcased the depth of talent in the IPL. Ultimately, Rajasthan Royals' triumph reinforced their competitive spirit in the tournament, while Chennai Super Kings continued to search for answers to their bowling and batting conundrums. This encounter not only added to the IPL narrative but also kept the fan base eagerly anticipating the next matches.

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