Rajasthan Royals' Nitish Rana delivered a crucial 81-run knock against Chennai Super Kings despite being unwell, inspired by a motivational call from coach Rahul Dravid. Rana, given the responsibility to bat at number three, helped RR secure their first win of the IPL 2025 season. He emphasised the importance of handling pressure and executing game plans for successful performances.
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