CSK vs RR IPL 2026 Match 3: RR Crushes CSK by 8 Wickets
The 2026 IPL season witnessed its first major upset as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) completely dominated the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 3 at the Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati. A clinical bowling performance followed by a record-breaking blitz from 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi saw RR chase down the target in just 12.1 overs.
Match Summary & CSK VS RR Scorecard
- Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets (with 47 balls remaining).
- Toss: RR won the toss and chose to bowl first.
- Player of the Match:CSK vs RR- Nandre Burger (2/26)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Full Scorecard
CSK’s batting lineup struggled to find any rhythm against the pace of Burger and Archer. Only Jamie Overton offered significant resistance.
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Sanju Samson | b Nandre Burger | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) | b Jofra Archer | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 54.55 |
| Ayush Mhatre | c Jurel b Burger | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sarfaraz Khan | c Jaiswal b Jadeja | 17 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 141.67 |
| Jamie Overton | Run Out | 43 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 119.44 |
| Kartik Sharma (wk) | b Brijesh Sharma | 18 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 120.00 |
| Shivam Dube | c & b Jadeja | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Matt Henry | c & b Sandeep Sharma | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Noor Ahmad | Not Out | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 |
| Anshul Kamboj | lbw b Bishnoi | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 70.00 |
| Extras | 18 | |||||
| Total | (All Out, 19.4 Overs) | 127 |
RR Bowling Highlights:
- Ravindra Jadeja: 3-0-18-2
- Jofra Archer: 4-0-19-2
- Nandre Burger: 4-0-26-2
- Ravi Bishnoi: 3-0-16-1
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Full Scorecard
The chase was a one-man show in the Powerplay as the young Suryavanshi tore the CSK bowling attack apart.
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | c Sarfaraz b Kamboj | 52 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 305.88 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Not Out | 38 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 105.56 |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | b Anshul Kamboj | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Riyan Parag (c) | Not Out | 14 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 127.27 |
| Total | (12.1 Overs) | 128/2 |
CSK Bowling Highlights:
- Anshul Kamboj: 3-0-27-2
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CSK vs RR Key Match Highlights
- The Suryavanshi Storm: 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history by smashing a 15-ball half-century. His strike rate of 305.88 left the CSK fielders stunned and ended the contest within the first 6 overs.
- Jadeja’s Revenge: Playing against his former team, Ravindra Jadeja proved his worth by picking up two crucial wickets (Sarfaraz and Dube) in a single over, stalling any hope of a CSK comeback.
- The Pace Battery: Nandre Burger and Jofra Archer were lethal with the new ball, clocking high speeds and removing the CSK top order before the Powerplay ended.
- Overton’s Lone Battle: Jamie Overton was the only bright spot for CSK, scoring a gritty 43 to ensure the team crossed the 100-run mark.
Impact on Points Table in IPL 2026
With this massive win, Rajasthan Royals take a huge leap in Net Run Rate (NRR) and move to the top of the table. For Chennai Super Kings, this loss serves as a wake-up call regarding their batting depth and Powerplay bowling.
What’s Next?Stay tuned for tonight’s big clash—GT vs PBKS (Match 4). Will Shubman Gill’s Titans start their campaign with a win? Follow our blog for live updates!
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