Who Won Yesterday's IPL 2025 Match 17 And 18? CSK vs DC and PBKS vs RR Match Scores On April 5: Chennai slump to their third loss in four games

Who Yesterday's IPL Matches (April 5) during Saturday's doubleheaders - CSK vs DC and PBKS vs RR -- played at two different venues? In contrasting games, Chennai Super Kings slumped to their third defeat of the season, coming at the hands of Delhi Capitals.

Meanwhile Punjab Kings suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of Rajasthan Royals, who posted back-to-back wins after an awful start to the season in Guwahati. We take a look at the details from both the games, starting with CSK vs DC.

Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match 17? CSK vs DC (Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals)

Result: Delhi Capitals – 183/6 in 20 overs vs Chennai Super Kings – 158/5 in 20 overs. DC won by 25 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Toss

DC won the toss and opted to bat first

Captains

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK), Axar Patel (DC)

Top Performers

Who scored the most runs for DC?

KL Rahul – 77 runs off 51 balls

Who scored the most runs for CSK?

Vijay Shankar – 69 not out off 54 balls

Who took the most wickets for DC?

Vipraj Nigam – 2/27

Who took the most wickets for CSK?

Noor Ahmad – 2/25

Man of the Match

KL Rahul

CSK vs DC Match Playing 11

Delhi Capitals Playing 11

Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul (wk), Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma

Impact Substitute: Mukesh Kumar (IN) – Ashutosh Sharma (OUT)

Chennai Super Kings Playing 11

Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

Impact Substitute: Shivam Dube (IN) – Matheesha Pathirana (OUT)

CSK vs DC – Most Valuable Player

KL Rahul was the heartbeat of Delhi Capitals' statement win at Chepauk. Standing in as captain, he crafted a fluent 77 off 51 balls after an early setback, anchoring the innings with authority and clarity. His shot selection was crisp, his partnerships vital, and his temperament unshakable.

But Rahul’s impact extended beyond his batting — he inspired a young unit with composed leadership, guiding DC’s bowlers to choke CSK’s chase. In a high-pressure setting and a fortress-like venue, Rahul’s dual influence with bat and brain made him the undeniable Most Valuable Player of the night.

CSK vs DC – Unsung Hero

While KL Rahul earned the spotlight with his match-winning 77, Vipraj Nigam quietly stitched together the backbone of Delhi Capitals’ historic win at Chepauk. In only his third IPL match, the 22-year-old seamer delivered under pressure with figures of 4-0-27-2, removing key batters Devon Conway and Shivam Dube just as CSK looked to recover.

His control, clever variations, and fearless execution in front of a hostile Chennai crowd kept DC ahead in the contest. In a night of bold strokes and big names, Vipraj’s precision made him the true unsung hero.

CSK vs DC – Turning Point

The momentum-shifting moment in the CSK vs DC clash came within the first six overs of Chennai’s chase. Delhi’s bowlers, led by Mukesh Kumar and Mitchell Starc, dismantled the top order with ruthless precision.

Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad fell in quick succession, followed by Devon Conway’s dismissal to Vipraj Nigam’s sharp leg-spin. With three wickets down in the powerplay and two more tumbling shortly after, CSK's innings never found stability. The early collapse shattered their chase before it could begin, making Delhi's opening burst with the ball the definitive turning point of the match.

Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match 18? PBKS vs RR (Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals)

Match Result: Rajasthan Royals – 205/4 in 20 overs vs Punjab Kings – 155/9 in 20 overs. RR won by 50 runs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.

Toss: PBKS won the toss and opted to bowl first

Captains: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS), Sanju Samson (RR)

Top Performers

Who scored the most runs for RR in Yesterday's IPL Match?

Yashasvi Jaiswal - 67 runs off 45 balls

Who scored the most runs for PBKS?

Nehal Wadhera – 62 runs off 41 balls

Who took the most wickets for PBKS?

Lockie Ferguson – 2/37

Who took the most wickets for RR?

Jofra Archer – 3/25

Who Was Man of the Match of Yesterday's IPL 2025 Match 18?

Jofra Archer

PBKS vs RR Playing XIs

PBKS Playing 11

Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Priyansh Arya

Impact Substitute: Priyansh Arya (IN) – Yuzvendra Chahal (OUT)

RR Playing 11

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Sandeep Sharma

Impact Substitute: Kumar Kartikeya (IN) – Nitish Rana (OUT)

PBKS vs RR – Turning Point

The turning point in the PBKS vs RR clash arrived with Jofra Archer’s blistering opening over. Charging in with venom, Archer removed debutant Priyansh Arya on the very first ball and followed it up by dismantling Shreyas Iyer’s stumps later in the same over.

With Punjab reduced to 16/2 in six balls, their chase unraveled before it could begin. Archer’s twin strikes not only deflated Punjab’s confidence but also set the tempo for Rajasthan’s bowling dominance. His precise execution under pressure was a momentum-shifting masterclass that paved the way for RR’s commanding grip on the game from ball one.

Who was the MVP?

Jofra Archer was the undisputed Most Valuable Player in Rajasthan Royals’ emphatic win. Entering with fire and focus, he delivered a game-defining first over, removing Priyansh Arya and captain Shreyas Iyer to derail Punjab’s chase from the outset.

His hostile pace and pinpoint accuracy crushed the momentum of a previously unbeaten side. Archer ended with figures of 3/24, but his influence went beyond stats—he shattered Punjab’s top-order belief and set the tone for RR’s dominance. On a night filled with strong performances, it was Archer’s early assault that proved decisive in halting Punjab’s unbeaten IPL 2025 run.

Who was the Unsung Hero?

While Jofra Archer’s opening blitz stole the limelight, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s composed 67 proved the quiet cornerstone of Rajasthan Royals’ commanding victory over Punjab Kings.

Under scrutiny for a slow start to the season and his domestic switch, Jaiswal answered with maturity—anchoring the powerplay and weathering Punjab’s top bowlers with poise.

His slowest IPL fifty showcased smart game awareness, setting up RR’s highest-ever total at Mullanpur. Jaiswal’s ability to accelerate post-fifty and dismantle Punjab’s spin attack created the platform for a late-innings flourish. Though not the flashiest performance, his innings was pivotal—earning him the tag of the match’s unsung hero.