India, March 31 -- Nitish Rana smashed 81 runs, and Wanindu Hasaranga, put up a strong bowling spell that helped Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by six runs in a thrilling Indian Premier League clash on Sunday.

Rana set the stage on fire in the Assam stadium by hitting 36-ball 81 runs, an innings laced with 10 boundaries and five sixes.

Skipper Riyan Parag added 37 runs in the innings to remain the second-highest scorer for Rajasthan outfit.

West Indian Shimron Hetmyer contributed quick-fire 19.

Khaleel Ahmed (2/38) and Matheesha Pathirana (2/28) shone with the ball for Chennai and restricted Rajasthan to 182 runs for the loss of nine wickets.

Chennai captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (63) took charge of the innings and carried Chenn...