Five reasons why Super Kings beat Royals
Dhoni's masterclass, Rahane's captaincy mistakes and other top reasons why Chennai Super Kings won
31/03Result
12th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Chennai, Mar 31 2019
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![Chennai Super Kings]( "Chennai Super Kings")
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
167/8 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
31/03Result
12th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Chennai, Mar 31 2019
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![Chennai Super Kings]( "Chennai Super Kings")
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
167/8 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Hodge: Royals batsmen need to step up around Buttler, Stokes
Brad Hodge and Ajit Agarkar dissect Rajasthan Royals' struggle this season and how they could avert giving away their wickets cheaply
Agarkar: Royals allowed Dhoni to milk easy singles early
Ajit Agarkar and Brad Hodge deconstruct MS Dhoni's innings, especially in light of Chennai Super Kings' loss of early wickets
Hodge: Super Kings at home will be too strong for Royals
How the Chennai spinners bowl, and how the Rajasthan batsmen play them, will be the key, say Deep Dasgupta and Brad Hodge
Only the best players in the world can do what Dhoni does - Stokes
Rajasthan Royals allrounder Ben Stokes reflects on the conditions at Chepauk and MS Dhoni's innings
Dhoni has been a fantastic leader for us - Imran Tahir
Chennai Super Kings' wristspinner Imran Tahir weighs in on MS Dhoni's leadership, CSK's win over Rajasthan Royals and more
You don't have to play four overseas players - Stephen Fleming
Chennai Super Kings head coach explains the team's decision to replace the injured Lungi Ngidi with Scott Kuggeleijn
Match Coverage
All Match NewsWe need to get that 'W' next to Rajasthan Royals' name - Ben Stokes
After three straight defeats, things could only get more difficult for Rajasthan Royals with the impending exodus of their England and Australia recruits
MS Dhoni overcomes Rajasthan Royals and dew with vintage assault
He began in usual fashion, nudging here and pushing there in tricky conditions, before exploding in the slog overs
Talking Points - MS Dhoni redefines 'par score' on dewy night
Plus, are Rajasthan Royals getting the best out of Rahul Tripathi?
Four overseas players not compulsory in CSK's rule book
Coach Fleming stresses on ability and not whether a player is from India or overseas; is happy with squad depth
Scott Kuggeleijn slots in for injured Lungi Ngidi at Super Kings
With IPL rules only allowing replacements for injured players, Chennai have to do without one for David Willey
