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Rajasthan Royals finished its Indian Premier League season with a six-wicket victory against Chennai Super Kings after finally chasing down the target in its last league game on Tuesday. Rajasthan, which failed to complete the chase in eight of its nine games this season, relied on Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s half century to reach 188-4 with 17 balls to spare, reports AP. Chelsea manager Enzo 'not happy' over limited time to prep for European final Fast bowler Akash Madhwal (3-29) was effective with his reverse swing in the final overs to restrict Chennai to 187-8 and allow Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s team to add only 17 runs in the last three overs. The win lifted Rajasthan from the bottom of the table with eight points and Chennai now needs a huge win against table-topper Gujarat Titans in its final league match to avoid finishing last for the first time in its IPL history.

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been signed by Delhi Capitals for INR 6 crore to play the remaining matches of IPL 2025. While the amount has drawn attention as one of the highest-ever figures for a Bangladeshi cricketer in the league, Mustafizur will not receive the full payment. According to IPL rules, players brought in as mid-season replacements are paid on a pro-rata basis, meaning the payout is adjusted according to the number of matches remaining when they join, not the full season’s contract value. Delhi have three league games left, with the possibility of more if they qualify for the playoffs. So, Mustafizur’s earnings will be calculated based on those matches. Even if he doesn’t play every game, being in the squad is enough to qualify for the prorated salary. On top of that, separate match fees are paid if he plays. Mustafizur makes IPL comeback with record-breaking Delhi Capitals deal The left-arm seamer has been signed as a replacement for Australian batter Jake Fraser-McGurk, who left India amid the recent India-Pakistan tensions. While Fraser-McGurk was bought for INR 9 crore, Mustafizur joins at a lower amount but still one of the highest for a replacement player. As per IPL guidelines, a replacement player’s fee cannot exceed that of the original player. And, such replacements are valid only for the current season. Delhi Capitals will not be able to retain Mustafizur next year; he will have to enter the auction again. Mustafizur previously played for Delhi in 2022 and 2023. His return comes as the IPL resumes on May 17 after a temporary suspension.  

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has rejoined Delhi Capitals for the rest of the IPL 2025 season as a replacement for Australian batter Jake Fraser-McGurk, who has withdrawn due to personal reasons. He signed the deal with Delhi for INR 6 crore, the highest-ever amount that a Bangladesh cricketer is set to get from IPL. Mashrafe Bin Mortaza got around INR 4 crore in 2008.  The franchise confirmed the signing on Wednesday. Mustafizur, 29, previously played for Delhi in 2022 and 2023, before turning out for Chennai Super Kings last season.  He went unsold at the IPL 2025 auction after setting a base price of INR 2 crore. IPL, PSL announce resumption after suspension caused by Indo-Pak hostilities Delhi Capitals, currently in a tight race for playoff qualification, will be hoping Mustafizur’s experience adds depth to their bowling attack as the tournament resumes on May 17. Mustafizur has played 57 matches in the IPL so far, taking 61 wickets. In international cricket, he has featured in 106 T20Is for Bangladesh and picked up 132 wickets.