Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2021
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni
CSK
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Sanju Samson
RR
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Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK
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From 21 H2H matches
CSK
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADKR vs MIE 20 Dec 2025 | 187/4 (20) | 152/7 (20) | 339 |
| ADKR vs SW 22 Dec 2025 | 134/9 (20) | 135/6 (20) | 269 |
| MIE vs GG 23 Dec 2025 | 141/6 (20) | 142/2 (16.3) | 283 |
| MIE vs DC 27 Dec 2025 | 122/8 (20) | 126/2 (16.4) | 248 |
| DV vs MIE 30 Dec 2025 | 233/1 (20) | 188/7 (20) | 421 |
RR at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Sanju Samson
229 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Jofra Archer
7 wkts
CSK at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Ruturaj Gaikwad
291 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Shardul Thakur
8 wkts
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Chennai Super Kings · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | not out | 101* | 60 | 9 | 5 | 168.33 |
| Faf du Plessis | st Sanju Samson b Rahul Tewatia | 25 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 131.58 |
| Suresh Raina | c Shivam Dube b Rahul Tewatia | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Moeen Ali | st Sanju Samson b Rahul Tewatia | 21 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 123.53 |
| Ambati Rayudu | c Glenn Phillips b Chetan Sakariya | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | not out | 32* | 15 | 4 | 1 | 213.33 |
Rajasthan Royals · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Maharaj Singh | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Chetan Sakariya | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 12.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 4 | 0 | 39 | 3 | 9.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Mayank Markande | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Rajasthan Royals · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evin Lewis | c Josh Hazlewood b Shardul Thakur | 27 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 225 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | c Mahendra Singh Dhoni b KM Asif | 50 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 238.1 |
| Sanju Samson (c) (wk) | c Ruturaj Gaikwad b Shardul Thakur | 28 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Shivam Dube | not out | 64* | 42 | 4 | 4 | 152.38 |
| Glenn Phillips | not out | 14* | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175 |
Chennai Super Kings · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran | 4 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 13.75 | 2 | 1 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 13.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Shardul Thakur | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 |
| KM Asif | 2.1 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 8.57 | 0 | 1 |
| Moeen Ali | 2.2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 10.45 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 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 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK
|
108.0 |
| 2 |
Yashasvi Jaiswal
RR
|
94.3 |
| 3 |
Shardul Thakur
CSK
|
87.6 |
| 4 |
Rahul Tewatia
RR
|
81.7 |
| 5 |
Ravindra Jadeja
CSK
|
71.4 |
| 6 |
Shivam Dube
RR
|
65.8 |
| 7 |
Evin Lewis
RR
|
61.8 |
| 8 |
Chetan Sakariya
RR
|
40.2 |
| 9 |
Glenn Phillips
RR
|
37.2 |
| 10 |
Moeen Ali
CSK
|
33.9 |
| 11 |
Faf du Plessis
CSK
|
32.3 |
| 12 |
KM Asif
CSK
|
30.4 |
| 13 |
Sanju Samson
RR
|
27.7 |
| 14 |
Akash Maharaj Singh
RR
|
10.7 |
| 15 |
Mayank Markande
RR
|
10.4 |
| 16 |
Josh Hazlewood
CSK
|
8.6 |
| 17 |
Sam Curran
CSK
|
8.4 |
| 18 |
Mustafizur Rahman
RR
|
8.2 |
| 19 |
Suresh Raina
CSK
|
2.8 |
| 20 |
Ambati Rayudu
CSK
|
1.6 |
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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Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings: who played
Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) in IPL 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on 2 October 2021. Ruturaj Gaikwad top-scored with 101 off 60 balls and Rahul Tewatia took 3/39.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings?
Rajasthan Royals XI: Evin Lewis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c) (wk), Shivam Dube, Glenn Phillips, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Akash Maharaj Singh, Mayank Markande, Chetan Sakariya, Mustafizur Rahman. Chennai Super Kings XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (c) (wk), Sam Curran, Shardul Thakur, KM Asif, Josh Hazlewood.
Who won Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings?
Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining).
When and where was Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings played?
Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings was played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Saturday 2 October 2021, in IPL 2021.
What were the final scores in Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings?
Rajasthan Royals scored 190/3 in 17.3 overs. Chennai Super Kings scored 189/4 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings?
Ruturaj Gaikwad was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 108/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings?
Ruturaj Gaikwad top-scored with 101 off 60 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings?
Rahul Tewatia took 3/39 in 4 overs.