India, March 30 -- Ravichandran Ashwin's genius met MS Dhoni's lightning-fast hands as the duo combined to stump out an in-form Nitish Rana during the match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on Sunday. Ashwin, ever the 'chess' player on the field, paused briefly in his stride, reading Rana's intent before delivering a wide, teasing delivery beyond the batter's reach. Rana lunged desperately, but the ball had already raced past him.

Dhoni, who had already racked up two stumpings in as many matches in IPL 2025, made it three in a row, but this one was different. Rana was stranded so far down the pitch that the veteran keeper took his time, almost savouring the moment before casually whipping off the bails.

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