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Wanindu Hasaranga Shines with One of His Best IPL Spells

Author: CricFanatic Editorial

1st April 2025

Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga delivered a match-winning performance for Rajasthan Royals in the 11th match of IPL 2025. Facing off against the formidable Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, the 27-year-old picked up four wickets in his four-over spell, registering one of his finest IPL bowling figures.

Hasaranga dismantled four of CSK’s top five batters during their run-chase, putting Rajasthan Royals in a commanding position against Ruturaj Gaikwad’s squad.

Wanindu Hasaranga Shines with One of His Best IPL Spells

The Sri Lankan all-rounder made an immediate impact, striking with his very first ball to dismiss opener Rahul Tripathi. He continued his rampage by removing key batters Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, and CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in consecutive overs, finishing with an impressive 4-35.

Adding this to his list of standout IPL performances, here’s a look at three of Hasaranga’s best bowling figures in the tournament:

FiguresOpponentVenue, IPL Season
5/18 (RCB)SRHWankhede, 2022
4/20 (RCB)KKRDY Patil, 2022
4/35 (RR)CSKGuwahati, 2025

Earlier in the match, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad opted to field first after winning the toss. Rajasthan Royals got off to a flying start, thanks to a blistering 81-run knock off just 36 balls by No. 3 batter Nitish Rana.

Rana, who also led the team, contributed another 37 runs from 28 balls before Rajasthan Royals posted a competitive total of 182-9 in their 20 overs.