Rajasthan Royals made a commanding start to their IPL 2026 campaign, bowling out Chennai Super Kings for 127 before racing to victory in just 12.1 overs in Guwahati.
Rajasthan Royals stormed to an eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the third match of IPL 2026, chasing down 128 with ease after wrapping up the target at 128 for 2 in only 12.1 overs. Chennai had earlier been dismissed for 127, handing Rajasthan a one-sided result in their opening game of the season.
The chase was lit up by 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed 52 off just 17 balls and brought up a stunning half-century in only 15 deliveries. Yashasvi Jaiswal added 38 not out as Rajasthan tore through the target, putting Chennai’s bowlers under pressure from the outset.
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Earlier, Chennai Super Kings never recovered from a poor start after slumping to 41 for 4 in the powerplay. Jamie Overton top-scored with 43, but Rajasthan’s attack kept the innings under control. Nandre Burger returned 2 for 26 and was named Player of the Match, while Jofra Archer and Ravindra Jadeja also picked up two wickets each.
The result gives Rajasthan Royals early momentum and sends a strong message in the opening phase of IPL 2026. For Chennai Super Kings, the defeat leaves immediate questions around batting stability after failing to build any meaningful partnerships in a match they never truly controlled.
