Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2018
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Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
Pune, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Apr 2017). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSG vs KKR 07 May 2022 | 176/7 (20) | 101/10 (14.3) | 277 |
| LSG vs GT 10 May 2022 | 144/4 (20) | 82/10 (13.5) | 226 |
| KKR vs SRH 14 May 2022 | 177/6 (20) | 123/8 (20) | 300 |
| IND vs SL 05 Jan 2023 | 206/6 (20) | 190/8 (20) | 396 |
| IND vs ENG 31 Jan 2025 | 181/9 (20) | 166/10 (19.4) | 347 |
CSK at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
Top Scorer
Ambati Rayudu
288 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Dwayne Bravo
10 wkts
RR at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
Top Scorer
Sanju Samson
94 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
James Faulkner
5 wkts
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Chennai Super Kings · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Watson | c Jos Buttler b Ben Laughlin | 106 | 57 | 9 | 6 | 185.96 |
| Ambati Rayudu | c Jos Buttler b Ben Laughlin | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Suresh Raina | c Krishnappa Gowtham b Shreyas Gopal | 46 | 29 | 9 | 0 | 158.62 |
| Mahendra Singh Dhoni (c) (wk) | c Krishnappa Gowtham b Shreyas Gopal | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Sam Billings | c Ben Stokes b Shreyas Gopal | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Dwayne Bravo | not out | 24* | 16 | 4 | 0 | 150 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | not out | 2* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200 |
Rajasthan Royals · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Binny | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 16.5 | 1 | 1 |
| Krishnappa Gowtham | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Stokes | 3 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Laughlin | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Shreyas Gopal | 4 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Rajasthan Royals · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | b Deepak Chahar | 16 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 145.45 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | b Shardul Thakur | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Sanju Samson | c Karn Sharma b Deepak Chahar | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Ben Stokes | c Sam Billings b Imran Tahir | 45 | 37 | 3 | 1 | 121.62 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | c Imran Tahir b Dwayne Bravo | 22 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 129.41 |
| Rahul Tripathi | c Sam Billings b Dwayne Bravo | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Stuart Binny | c Shardul Thakur b Shardul Thakur | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Krishnappa Gowtham | c Mahendra Singh Dhoni b Shane Watson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Shreyas Gopal | not out | 8* | 10 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | b Karn Sharma | 16 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 160 |
| Ben Laughlin | c Mahendra Singh Dhoni b Karn Sharma | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chennai Super Kings · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepak Chahar | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 |
| Shardul Thakur | 3 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Shane Watson | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 4.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Imran Tahir | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 2 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Karn Sharma | 1.3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shreyas Gopal
RR
|
163.4 |
| 2 |
Shane Watson
CSK
|
147.7 |
| 3 |
Dwayne Bravo
CSK
|
64.3 |
| 4 |
Ben Laughlin
RR
|
62.2 |
| 5 |
Ben Stokes
RR
|
58.5 |
| 6 |
Deepak Chahar
CSK
|
57.3 |
| 7 |
Shardul Thakur
CSK
|
54.7 |
| 8 |
Suresh Raina
CSK
|
53.5 |
| 9 |
Jaydev Unadkat
RR
|
47.5 |
| 10 |
Jos Buttler
RR
|
35.0 |
| 11 |
Ajinkya Rahane
RR
|
33.5 |
| 12 |
Stuart Binny
RR
|
21.1 |
| 13 |
Imran Tahir
CSK
|
20.7 |
| 14 |
Ambati Rayudu
CSK
|
17.5 |
| 15 |
Heinrich Klaasen
RR
|
8.8 |
| 16 |
Krishnappa Gowtham
RR
|
8.3 |
| 17 |
Karn Sharma
CSK
|
6.8 |
| 18 |
Ravindra Jadeja
CSK
|
6.1 |
| 19 |
Rahul Tripathi
RR
|
5.2 |
| 20 |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
CSK
|
5.1 |
| 21 |
Sam Billings
CSK
|
3.1 |
| 22 |
Sanju Samson
RR
|
1.3 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals: who played
Chennai Super Kings won by 64 runs in IPL 2018 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on 20 April 2018. Shane Watson top-scored with 106 off 57 balls and Shreyas Gopal took 3/20.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals?
Chennai Super Kings XI: Shane Watson, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (c) (wk), Sam Billings, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, Karn Sharma, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur. Rajasthan Royals XI: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Sanju Samson, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (wk), Rahul Tripathi, Stuart Binny, Krishnappa Gowtham, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, Ben Laughlin.
Who won Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals?
Chennai Super Kings won by 64 runs.
When and where was Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals played?
Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals was played at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on Friday 20 April 2018, in IPL 2018.
What were the final scores in Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals?
Chennai Super Kings scored 204/5 in 20 overs. Rajasthan Royals scored 140/10 in 18.3 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals?
Shreyas Gopal was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 163/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals?
Shane Watson top-scored with 106 off 57 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals?
Shreyas Gopal took 3/20 in 4 overs.