IPL 2025 Points Table Update: Rajasthan Royals End on High with Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Heroics Against CSK
In a thrilling yet inconsequential clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) bid farewell to their IPL 2025 campaign with a resounding six-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday. The match, while bearing no impact on the playoff race, turned into a showcase of raw talent as 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi stole the limelight with a breathtaking knock of 57 runs off just 33 balls.
Suryavanshi, displaying maturity beyond his years, played with fearless composure and forged a match-defining 98-run partnership with skipper Sanju Samson, who contributed a steady 41 off 31 balls. This dynamic duo ensured RR chased down CSK’s competitive total of 188 with ease, sealing the win with 17 balls to spare. The victory provided a much-needed morale boost for RR fans, who have endured a challenging season marked by inconsistent performances.
Despite the heroics, RR’s ninth-place finish in the IPL 2025 Points Table with 8 points from 14 matches reflects a campaign to forget. CSK, on the other hand, remain anchored at the bottom with 6 points from 13 games. With one match still to play, the five-time champions will need a monumental win to avoid the ignominy of finishing last—a position they’ve rarely found themselves in over the league’s history.
As the IPL 2025 playoff race nears its climax, the battle for the final spot intensifies. Gujarat Titans (18 points), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (17 points), and Punjab Kings (17 points) have already secured their berths in the top four. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians (14 points, 4th) and Delhi Capitals (13 points, 5th) are set to clash in a do-or-die encounter at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. The winner will claim the last playoff spot, while the loser will join the other eliminated teams—Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants, Kolkata Knight Riders, CSK, and RR—in exiting the tournament.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s emergence, however, offers a silver lining for RR. Dubbed a future superstar, the teenage prodigy has already represented India at the Under-19 level and is known for his aggressive stroke play. His performance against a seasoned CSK bowling attack, including the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Matheesha Pathirana, signals a bright future not just for RR but for Indian cricket as a whole. Former India batter Wasim Jaffer praised Suryavanshi on social media, tweeting, “Age is just a number for this kid. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the real deal!”
As the IPL 2025 season draws to a close for both RR and CSK, the focus shifts from results to rebuilding. For Rajasthan Royals, ending on a high note with a talent like Suryavanshi in their ranks provides hope for the future. For Chennai Super Kings, questions loom over team composition and strategy, with fans hoping for a strong comeback next season. Until then, the updated IPL 2025 Points Table stands as a stark reminder of the highs and lows of T20 cricket’s fiercest competition.
Updated IPL 2025 Points Table after CSK vs RR Match
- 1. Gujarat Titans – 18 points (Qualified)
- 2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 17 points (Qualified)
- 3. Punjab Kings – 17 points (Qualified)
- 4. Mumbai Indians – 14 points
- 5. Delhi Capitals – 13 points
- 6. Sunrisers Hyderabad – Eliminated
- 7. Lucknow Super Giants – Eliminated
- 8. Kolkata Knight Riders – Eliminated
- 9. Rajasthan Royals – 8 points (Eliminated)
- 10. Chennai Super Kings – 6 points (Eliminated)