Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 8 wickets in their IPL 2026 opener at Guwahati. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 17-ball 52 and disciplined bowling from Nandre Burger, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jofra Archer sealed the win, as RR chased down CSK’s 127 in just 12.1 overs.
On March 30, 2026, Rajasthan Royals began their IPL campaign in style, thrashing Chennai Super Kings at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. RR’s bowlers restricted CSK to 127, before Sooryavanshi’s blitzkrieg innings ensured a comfortable chase, marking a strong start for captain Riyan Parag’s side.
Match Highlights
CSK Innings: Bowled out for 127 in 19.4 overs.
RR Bowling: Nandre Burger (2/26), Jofra Archer, and Ravindra Jadeja led a disciplined attack.
RR Chase: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a 15-ball fifty, finishing with 52 runs off 17 balls.
Final Score: RR 128/2 in 12.1 overs, winning by 8 wickets with 47 balls to spare.
Player Of The Match: Nandre Burger for his impactful bowling spell.
Strategic Takeaways
RR’s Dominance: Strong bowling and aggressive batting showcased balance in the squad.
CSK’s Struggles: New-look batting lineup failed to fire, missing MS Dhoni due to injury.
Young Talent: Sooryavanshi’s fearless batting highlighted RR’s investment in youth.
Momentum: Early win boosts RR’s confidence for the long IPL season.
Key Highlights
• Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores 52 off 17 balls with a 15-ball fifty
• Nandre Burger named Player of the Match for 2/26
• CSK bowled out for 127 in 19.4 overs
• RR chase completed in 12.1 overs with 47 balls remaining
Sources: Hindustan Times, Sportstar, Zee News, ESPNcricinfo, Rajasthan Royals official site