Match Summary
Rajasthan Royals (RR) delivered a dominant performance to defeat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 8 wickets with 47 balls remaining in Match 3 of IPL 2026.
CSK struggled to put up a competitive total, while RR chased the target comfortably with an aggressive batting display.
Match Details
Match: CSK vs RR, Match 3
Tournament: IPL 2026
Result: RR won by 8 wickets
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Date: 30/03/2026
CSK Innings – 127/10 (19.4 Overs)
Chennai Super Kings had a disappointing batting performance as they were bowled out for just 127 runs.
Top Performers (CSK):
- Jamie Overton – 43 (36)
- Kartik Sharma – 18 (15)
- Sarfaraz Khan – 17 (12)
RR Bowling Highlights:
- Ravindra Jadeja – 2/18 (3)
- Jofra Archer – 2/19 (4)
- Nandre Burger – 2/26 (4)
RR Innings – 128/2 (12.1 Overs)
Rajasthan Royals chased the target easily in just 12.1 overs, showing complete dominance.
Top Performers (RR):
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 52 (17) 🔥
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – 38* (36)
- Dhruv Jurel – 18 (9)
CSK Bowling:
- Anshul Kamboj – 2/27 (3)
Match Highlights
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive 17-ball 52 changed the game completely. RR finished the chase with 47 balls remaining. CSK batting collapse led to a low total
Player of the Match
Nandre Burger
Turning Point
The match turned in RR’s favor during the powerplay when Suryavanshi smashed quick runs, putting CSK bowlers under pressure early.
Final Thoughts
This was a one-sided contest where RR dominated both with ball and bat. CSK will need to improve their batting performance in upcoming matches.