Wanindu Hasaranga's 4/35 helped Rajasthan Royals clinch a six-run win over Chennai Super Kings, despite Ruturaj Gaikwad's 63. Mitchell Starc's 5/35 powered Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Faf du Plessis' 50 set up the chase, with Abhishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs steering Delhi home. Rajasthan and Delhi both secured crucial wins.
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