Rajasthan Royals crushed Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets in their IPL 2026 encounter, chasing a modest target of 128 in just 12.1 overs. The win, powered by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 15‑ball fifty and a disciplined bowling effort, underlined RR’s aggressive start to the season and leaves CSK searching for early‑season answers.
Rajasthan Royals, led by Riyan Parag in his home town of Guwahati, chose to bowl first after winning the toss and immediately piled pressure on CSK. The visitors managed only 127 all out in 19.4 overs, then watched in frustration as RR’s dynamic top order gunned down the chase inside 13 overs.
What unfolded in the first innings
Chennai Super Kings never found a fluid rhythm with the bat, slipping to 70 for 6 in 10 overs under a tight Rajasthan attack. Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger rattled the top order, while Ravindra Jadeja’s two‑wicket over pegged CSK further back. Only Jamie Overton, with a resilient 43, gave his side a fighting total of 127.
RR’s blitzkrieg chase
In reply, Rajasthan Royals came out with full intent, opening with a 24‑run start in just two overs. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi exploded for a 15‑ball fifty, stitching high‑impact partnerships with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag as the team sprinted to 107 for 1 in 8 overs. RR sealed the match at 128 for 2 in 12.1 overs, with Sanju Samson not needing to bat.
Key highlights
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Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets in IPL 2026
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CSK posted 127 all out in 19.4 overs, with only Jamie Overton crossing 40
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RR chased 128 in 12.1 overs, losing just 2 wickets
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a 15‑ball fifty to set the stage
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Jadeja, Archer, Burger and debutant Brijesh Sharma shared the bowling load for RR
Sources: India Today, NDTV Sports, Rajasthan Royals match report