In a thrilling finale, the Royals managed to fend off Dhoni and Jadeja's efforts.

Rajasthan Royals 175 for 8 (Buttler 52, Padikkal 38, Jadeja 2-21, Deshpande 2-37, Akash 2-40) beat Chennai Super Kings 172 for 6 (Conway 50, Dhoni 32*, Ashwin 2-25, Chahal 2-27) by three run

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Jadeja took crucial wickets for Super Kings, Royals promoted Ashwin and had a slow scoring period. Ashwin later hit boundaries and sixes, scoring 30 off 22 balls before getting out.

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In a thrilling finale, the Royals managed to fend off Dhoni and Jadeja's efforts.

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Rajasthan Royals 175 for 8 (Buttler 52, Padikkal 38, Jadeja 2-21, Deshpande 2-37, Akash 2-40) beat Chennai Super Kings 172 for 6 (Conway 50, Dhoni 32*, Ashwin 2-25, Chahal 2-27) by three run

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Jadeja took crucial wickets for Super Kings, Royals promoted Ashwin and had a slow scoring period. Ashwin later hit boundaries and sixes, scoring 30 off 22 balls before getting out.

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