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Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 3 Match Summary

RR vs CSK, 2026 - T20 Summary

Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings Scorecard
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Match 3, ACA Stadium, Guwahati , Mar 30, 2026
Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals
128/2 (12.1/20)
Chennai Super Kings Chennai Super Kings
127 (19.4/20)
Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Nandre Burger
    2/26(4)
CSK 127/10
Bat Top Batsmen
Jamie Overton
Jamie Overton
43 (36)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 119.44SR
<a href=/cricket/players/135273-kartik-sharma-playerprofile>Kartik Sharma</a>
Kartik Sharma
18 (15)
  • 0x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 120SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ravindra Jadeja
ECON 6.00
3
OVERS
18/2
R/W
Bowler
Jofra Archer
ECON 4.75
4
OVERS
19/2
R/W
RR 128/2
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/122383-vaibhav-suryavanshi-playerprofile>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</a>
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
52 (17)
  • 4x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 305.88SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112646-yashasvi-jaiswal-playerprofile>Yashasvi Jaiswal</a>
Yashasvi Jaiswal
38 (36)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 105.55SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Anshul Kamboj
ECON 9.00
3
OVERS
27/2
R/W
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That's a wrap from Guwahati - Three games into the 19th season, and all three times, the team chasing has emerged victorious. Well, it is time to sign off from here, but the party in the IPL 2026 has just begun, as up next on Tuesday, 31st March, it will be the Punjab Kings who will kick off their campaign against the Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur. The first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). But as always, our buildup will begin well in advance. Until then, take care, ta-ta!
What's next for the two sides? A largely one-sided contest as the Rajasthan Royals surge into an early lead in the long tournament. For CSK, they were outbatted, outbowled and outfielded, and as put by Gaikwad himself, would want to put this bad game aside and start afresh as they head to their den for their next game. They face the Punjab Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday, 3rd April. As for the Rajasthan Royals, they will take a long flight to Ahmedabad to face their neighbours, the Gujarat Titans, on Saturday, 4th April. Both games will be played in the evening, at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT).
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Nandre Burger receives the award for his bowling figures of 2/26 in 4 overs. Says it feels good to contribute to the team and help them get off to a strong start. Reflecting on the conditions, he adds that winning the toss and bowling first worked perfectly in their favour. Having watched previous games and prepared accordingly, he feels the team was well set up to make the most of the opportunity. On the plan of bowling against Sanju Samson, Burger details that the aim was always simple - to get every batter out. He explains that it comes down to using his natural variations and guiding batters into playing shots in areas he wants them to target. Speaking about the dressing room atmosphere, he mentions that not much has changed. Adds that with the same coaching staff and a familiar environment, it is nice to see smiles around and start the tournament on a positive note.
We want to be a team that plays smart cricket - The captain of the Rajasthan Royals, Riyan Parag says he got a bit lucky with the toss, but adds that the team executed their plans really well. He mentions they knew moisture would play a role and is pleased with how the bowlers performed. Riyan highlights that a lot of preparation has gone into this season, with the ultimate goal of winning the trophy. He adds that they want to be a side that plays smart cricket, and is happy that everyone chipped in. The RR skipper speaks highly of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, mentioning that both he and Jurel were in awe of the way he was batting and are really happy to have him in the team. Parag confirms that the plan is to have Dhruv Jurel at number 3 and Shimron Hetmyer at number 5 this season, and hopes that it works well for them.
... It is time for the Presentation ceremony ...
The man of the moment is up next - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi highlights that he kept his birthday celebrations simple, cutting the cake before heading to bed early to avoid the usual cake-smashing ritual. Speaking about his approach, he explains that the plan was to make the most of the field restrictions. He notes that the pitch was initially sticky, but as the ball got older, it started coming on nicely to the bat. On his batting approach, he adds that while he does think about defense, the strategy for this game was clear - to take the game on during the Powerplay, especially in a low-scoring contest where winning that phase is crucial. Sooryavanshi also mentions that the team management has told him to keep things simple, offering full backing and encouraging him to play his natural game. Says there was no overload of instructions hurled at him. He feels his preparation leading into the match was solid, and he executed his plans well.
Good to get the bad game out of the way early - The skipper of the Chennai Super Kings, Ruturaj Gaikwad says the conditions at the start were really tough, especially facing quality pace from Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger. He adds that even after that, the medium pacers and spinners found some assistance. He feels the team could have done better with the bat and could have shown good batsmanship. Gaikwad calls it one of those days where the wicket was on the tougher side. Believes that with the impact player rule in play, it is never easy to judge what a good score is. Stresses that when batting first, the key is to stay positive and go for your shots when the ball is in your zone. Ruturaj shares that there is no frustration, and the focus is on moving on quickly, with another game coming up in three days. He remains optimistic, saying they will look to improve from here.
RR restrict CSK to a low score - CSK's Powerplay struggles from last season continued as they slumped to 38/4 inside the first six overs, losing the likes of Gaikwad, Samson, and impact player Sarfaraz after that, a blow they never quite recovered from. On a surface that had spent considerable time under covers, there was enough in it for the quicks and Jofra Archer along with Nandre Burger made the most of it, picking two apiece and blowing the top order clinically. Ravindra Jadeja, donning the new colors, haunted his former side with a double strike. From there, it was all about damage control. Jamie Overton showed real fight in the lower order, absorbing a few blows and digging in as the highest scorer. He stitched a crucial stand with Kamboj for the final wicket to push CSK past 120 and give them something to bowl at.
A lot to ponder for the ones in yellow - It was only the first game, but the returns from CSK’s frontline bowlers were a real concern and gave them plenty to think about. Matt Henry leaked 40 in his three overs, while Noor was taken apart as well. The only bright spots with the ball were Anshul Kamboj, who picked up the only two wickets that fell, and Khaleel, who bowled with an economy of under a run a ball. Overall, it was one of those days where nothing went right for the Super Kings. They were defending a low total to begin with, but fielding lapses, including a couple of costly dropped chances, only made matters worse. The bowling plans never quite clicked either, as Sooryavanshi’s onslaught left them searching for answers, which they never really found.
A Sooryavanshi blitz in Guwahati - Almost a run-a-ball target of 128 to chase, all the Royals needed was a strong base, and they got one. Jaiswal had a rather scratchy start, but it was Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who kept punishing the CSK bowlers with clear intent. He smashed a 15-ball half-century for fun and truly made it remarkable. It almost felt as if the Royals were batting on a completely different surface as boundaries were raining all over. They chalked more than half the runs off in the Powerplay itself, with all ten wickets intact. Sooryavanshi's wham-bam-slam was eventually put to an end by Kamboj, who picked up a couple of wickets, but the damage was long done.
The Lions get hunted down, 'Royally' - A very comfortable win for the men in pink as they kick their campaign off in a commanding fashion. This extends RR's dominance over CSK to 9-2 in the last 11 games in the IPL. Riyan Parag, beginning his stint as full-time captain, starts with a smile in front of his home crowd and could not have asked for a better statement performance. It is a young CSK side in a phase of transition, clearly built around youth, but a defeat of this magnitude never feels good. In hindsight, though, it might serve as a timely reality check, arriving early enough in the season to recalibrate and respond.
Over 12.1 : 128/2
1 Runs
  • 112.1
Y. Jaiswal
38 (36)
R. Parag
14 (11)
M. Short
0.1-0-1-0
12.1
1
Matthew Short To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rajasthan Royals cruise home with ease. Tossed up on the pads from around the wicket, Jaiswal presses back and clips it in front of square on the leg side for the winning run. Handshakes and smiles all around in the RR camp as they get their campaign underway with a thumping win.
Over 12 : 127/2
12 Runs
  • 611.1
  • 211.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 1 WD 11.6
  • 011.6
R. Parag
14 (11)
Y. Jaiswal
37 (35)
M. Henry
3-0-40-0
11.6
0
Matt Henry To Riyan Parag
Henry nails the yorker, right at the base of the middle stump. Parag digs it out down the strip.
11.6
wd
Matt Henry To Riyan Parag
Wide! The scores are level. Matt serves another short ball, just outside off. Parag looks to glide it down to deep third but misses. Riyan has a look at the square leg umpire but gets nothing. He feels the ball went over his head, and he takes the review to get the height checked. The replays confirm that the ball went over the batter's head. The on-field decision has been reversed.
11.5
1
Matt Henry To Yashasvi Jaiswal
A bumper, over the left shoulder. Yashasvi gets his hands high and drags the pull to deep mid-wicket for another single. 2 more needed for RR.
11.4
1
Matt Henry To Riyan Parag
Very full, on middle, not allowing Parag to under the ball. Riyan can only hit this one along the ground to long on for one.
11.3
1
Matt Henry To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Henry goes short, over off. Jaiswal pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
11.2
2
Matt Henry To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Full and across off, Jaiswal goes hard on the drive and loses his shape in the process. The bat turns in his hand and he miscues it off the inner half. The ball dribbles towards the vacant mid-wicket region and Yashasvi comes charging back for the second run.
11.1
6
Matt Henry To Yashasvi Jaiswal
SIX! Jaiswal in a hurry now! Henry bowls full and on middle. Jaiswal creates room by moving leg side and charges down the track before thumping it over the long off fence for a biggie. RR need just 7 runs to win.
Over 11 : 115/2
9 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 610.6
R. Parag
13 (9)
Y. Jaiswal
27 (31)
N. Ahmad
2-0-24-0
10.6
6
Noor Ahmad To Riyan Parag
SIX! Gets this one alright! Too full from Noor, on middle. Riyan Parag again goes for the switch hit and nails it perfectly by getting under it. Clears deep backward point with ease for a six. Strong bottom-hand usage by Riyan on this occasion.
10.5
0
Noor Ahmad To Riyan Parag
A touch short, on middle. Riyan switches his stance and tries the reverse, but misses. The ball deflects off the front pad and rolls behind to short third.
10.4
1
Noor Ahmad To Yashasvi Jaiswal
JUST SHORT! Floated up on the stumps, Jaiswal shuffles across and plays the sweep in the air toward deep square leg. Matt Henry charges in from the ropes and dives forward, but the ball lands just short of him. They pick up a single.
10.3
0
Noor Ahmad To Yashasvi Jaiswal
A conventional leg break now, full and around off. Yashasvi Jaiswal crouches a bit and tries to slog it downtown, but misses as the ball spins past his outside edge.
10.2
1
Noor Ahmad To Riyan Parag
Another googly dished out outside off, on a length. Riyan Parag plays it down to long off for a single.
10.1
1
Noor Ahmad To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Flat googly, full on the stumps. Jaiswal heaves it off the inner half to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Halfway through. RR need only 22 runs to win in 60 balls. Here's Noor Ahmad who returns into the attack.
Over 10 : 106/2
6 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 49.5
  • 09.6
R. Parag
6 (6)
Y. Jaiswal
25 (28)
K. Ahmed
3-0-17-0
9.6
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Riyan Parag
Taken by Kartik Sharma, or has he? Sharma is not quite sure, and the check that has taken place in the background confirms that the ball bounced before going to hand. In the channel, on a length. Parag pushes at it with hard hands. The ball goes off an outside edge towards Kartik, who is in really tight at backward point. He dives, but the ball drops short.
9.5
4
Khaleel Ahmed To Riyan Parag
FOUR! Excellently manufactured! Khaleel digs it in short, near the tramline. Parag gets on his toes and swings at it to go aerial. He gets his hands high to slap it between extra cover and mid off for a four. 22 more needed for the Royals.
9.4
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Riyan Parag
Goes full, does Khaleel, in line with the off stump. Parag is early into the drive and plays it a bit uppishly in front of mid off.
9.3
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Riyan Parag
A good bumper from around the wicket, outside off. It keeps rising on its way to the keeper and Parag drops his wrists to let it go.
Full Commentary
12 OV
12 Runs
M. Henry to Y. Jaiswal R. Parag
  • 611.1
  • 211.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 1 WD 11.6
  • 011.6
11 OV
9 Runs
N. Ahmad to Y. Jaiswal R. Parag
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 610.6
10 OV
6 Runs
K. Ahmed to R. Parag Y. Jaiswal
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 49.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
9 Runs
A. Kamboj to D. Jurel R. Parag Y. Jaiswal
  • 48.1
  • 48.2
  • W 8.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
14 Runs
J. Overton to Y. Jaiswal D. Jurel
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 47.3
  • 47.4
  • 17.5
  • 47.6
7 OV
3 Runs
A. Kamboj to Y. Jaiswal V. Sooryavanshi D. Jurel
  • 16.1
  • W 6.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
19 Runs
N. Ahmad to Y. Jaiswal V. Sooryavanshi
  • 4 B 5.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 65.4
  • 65.5
  • 25.6
5 OV
15 Runs
A. Kamboj to Y. Jaiswal V. Sooryavanshi
  • 04.1
  • 14.2
  • 44.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 64.6
4 OV
6 Runs
K. Ahmed to V. Sooryavanshi Y. Jaiswal
  • 13.1
  • 43.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
10 Runs
M. Henry to Y. Jaiswal V. Sooryavanshi
  • 02.1
  • 12.2
  • 12.3
  • 12.4
  • 62.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
6 Runs
K. Ahmed to V. Sooryavanshi Y. Jaiswal
  • 1 LB 1.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
18 Runs
M. Henry to Y. Jaiswal V. Sooryavanshi
  • 20.1
  • 10.2
  • 40.3
  • 60.4
  • 10.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue ACA Stadium, Guwahati
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match Nandre Burger
  • Umpire Kumar Dharmasena (SL), Mohit Krishnadas (IND) and Virender Sharma (IND)
  • Referee Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Chennai 127/10 in 19.4 overs
  • Chennai 103/9 in 17.1 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 93/8 in 15.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (10.3 ovs): K Sharma against RAJ (LBW) Unsuccessful (RAJ: 2, CHE: 0)
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 62/6 in 9.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (7.2 ovs): S Khan against RAJ (LBW) Unsuccessful (RAJ: 2, CHE: 1)
  • Chennai 51/4 in 7.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (3.1 ovs): RAJ against A Mhatre (Caught) Successful (RAJ: 2, CHE: 2)
  • Rajasthan 100/2 in 8.4 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 99/2 in 8.3 overs
  • V Sooryavanshi T20 fifty: 50 runs in 15 balls (4x4) (5x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 30 balls between Y Jaiswal (16) and V Sooryavanshi (38)
  • Rajasthan 55/0 in 5.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (1.1 ovs): CHE against V Sooryavanshi (LBW) Unsuccessful (RAJ: 2, CHE: 1)
  • V Sooryavanshi dropped on 0 by K Sharma in 0.2 overs
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