Shane Watson returned as Rajasthan Royals skipper after missing his team's first four games due to a hip injury.

Pravin Tambe celebrates after dismissing Brendon McCullum.

Rajasthan Royals celebrate Suresh Raina's dismissals.

Dwayne Smith got CSK off to a brisk start before Rajasthan Royals struck back with quick wickets.

Dwayne Bravo scored a 29-ball fifty to propel CSK after a wobbly start.

MS Dhoni took a while to get going but soon began playing his shots as CSK eyed a target near the 150 mark.

MS Dhoni and Dwayne Bravo shared an unbeaten 91-run fifth wicket stand to propel CSK to 156.

Ajinkya Rahane gave Rajasthan a solid start in their chase of 157.

Shane Watson scored 73 off 47 on his first game back after a hip injury to put RR firmly in control of their chase of 157.

Ajinkya Rahane and Shane Watson added 144 for the opening wicket as Rajasthan Royals cruised to their target of 157.

Shane Watson was at his destructive best as Rajasthan Royals crushed two-time champions CSK. Photo by: Vipin Pawar / SPORTZPICS / IPL