RR vs CSK, IPL 2026: Rajasthan thump Chennai, chase 128 in 12.1 overs

RR vs CSK, IPL 2026: Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 17-ball 57 to decimate CSK bowling in a 128-run chase. Chennai Super Kings have been bowled out for 127 runs, with Jamie Overton emerging as the highest run-getter with a 43-run knock. Sanju Samson’s CSK debut lasted 10 minutes as he fell for 6, while Ruturaj Gaikwad (6) and Ayush Mhatre (0) also fell cheaply. Rajasthan move to the top of the points table, while Chennai go to the last.

Match Details

Teams: Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Match: 3rd Match, Indian Premier League 2026
Date & Time: Monday, March 30, 2026, 7:30 PM IST (night match)
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium (ACA Stadium), Guwahati
Captains: Riyan Parag (RR), Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)
Toss: Rajasthan Royals opt to bowl

RR vs CSK Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma

Impact subs: Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Sushant Mishra, Tushar Deshpande

Chennai Super Kings

Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Matthew Short, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma(w), Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed

Impact subs: Sarfaraz Khan, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, Gurjapneet Singh, Ramakrishna Ghosh

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IPL 2026 Points Table (updated)

30/03/2026 22:44

Rank	Team	P	W	L	Pts	NRR
1	RR	1	1	0	2	+4.171
2	RCB	1	1	0	2	+2.907
3	MI	1	1	0	2	+0.687
4	GT	0	0	0	0	0.000
5	LSG	0	0	0	0	0.000
6	DC	0	0	0	0	0.000
7	PBKS	0	0	0	0	0.000
8	KKR	1	0	1	0	-0.687
9	SRH	1	0	1	0	-2.907
10	CSK	1	0	1	0	-4.171

Heaviest IPL defeats for CSK (by balls)

30/03/2026 22:41

59 balls vs KKR at Chepauk, 2025
47 balls vs RR at Guwahati, 2026*
46 balls vs MI at Sharjah, 2020
42 balls vs PBKS at Dubai (DICS), 2021
40 balls vs DC at Delhi, 2012

RR vs CSK LIVE score: Rajasthan thump Chennai

30/03/2026 22:38

An emphatic victory for Rajasthan. They chase down the 128-run target in just 12.1 overs and with 8 wickets in hand. After an absymal show with the bat from CSK, Vaibhav Suryavanshi destroyed the bowlers in Guwahati, smashing the 3rd fastest IPL fifty.

RR vs CSK LIVE score: Rajasthan need 22 to win

30/03/2026 22:27

Halfway through the chase and Rajasthan Royals need just 22 runs to win as they post 106/2 in 10 overs. They have lost the momentum after Vaibhav and Jurel's wickets, as Yashasvi Jaiswal is struggling, striking at below 90 strike rate.

RR vs CSK LIVE score: Kamboj removes Jurel

30/03/2026 22:18

Some relief for CSK as Anhsul Kamboj delivers another wicket. Dhruv Jurel tried to go for the scoop but missed out and the ball shattered the stumps. RR lose their 2nd wicket for 99.

RR vs CSK LIVE score: No stopping Rajasthan

30/03/2026 22:14

Rajasthan Royals are in a hurry to complete the chase quickly for a better NRR. After Vaibhav, Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal are going after CSK bowling attack. RR need 37 runs more now.

CSK vs RR LIVE score: End of Vaibhav Suryavanshi

30/03/2026 22:07

Chennai can breathe a sigh of relief as Vaibhav Suryavanshi departs, trying to go after Anshul Kamboj. He smashed that delivery but Sarfaraz Khan covered some distance to take a diving catch. Vaibhav departs for 17-ball 52, dealing the maximum damage. RR 75/1.

CSK vs RR LIVE score: 15-ball 50 for Vaibhav

30/03/2026 22:04

Vaibhav Suryavanshi brings up third-fastest fifty of IPL history and the fastest of IPL 2026. He gets to the milestone in just 15 balls. He is also just 15 years old.

CSK vs RR LIVE score: 50-run stand for Vaibhav-Yashasvi

30/03/2026 22:00

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is on the attack as he moves to 38 off just 13 balls. And with that, he brings up a 50-run stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal in just 5 overs.

CSK vs RR LIVE score: No stopping Vaibhav

30/03/2026 21:51

The pitch might be tough for batters but not for Vaibhav Suryavanshi. He is striking well and striking it out of the park. He hits Matt Henry for another six as RR get to 34/0 in 3.

CSK vs RR LIVE score: Vaibhav survives

30/03/2026 21:39

Vaibhav Suryavanshi survives on the first ball. Short ball by Matt Henry and as Vaibhav tried to pull, he had no timing. But the fielder could not get there and it landed safely for a four. On the next ball, he pulled it right and smashed Henry for a 6.

RR vs CSK LIVE score: Vaibhav-Yashasvi begin 128 chase

30/03/2026 21:36

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi begin 128-run chase. Despite how explosive both can be, it won't be an easy one. The pitch is sticky and it won't allow easy runs.

RR vs CSK LIVE score updates: Highest 10th wicket partnership in IPL

30/03/2026 21:34

55* - Shikhar Dhawan & M Rathee (PBKS) vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2023
33 - Pat Cummins & V Viyaskanth (SRH) vs KKR, Ahmedabad, 2024
33 - Jamie Overton & Anshul Kamboj (CSK) vs RR, Guwahati, 2026*
32* - Tim David & Josh Hazlewood (RCB) vs PBKS, Bengaluru, 2025

RCB vs CSK LIVE: Overton gone!

30/03/2026 21:23

Jamie Overton departs, thanks to a good throw from the fielder in the deep, and he (43 off 36) has to walk back in the final over. CSK have been bowled out for 127 runs.

RCB vs CSK LIVE: 10 runs off the peultimate over

30/03/2026 21:18

Nandre Buger concedes 10 off his last over but signs off by sending one straight on to Jamie Overton's helmet. The CSK physio comes out to check on the batter, but he's all fine.

RR vs CSK LIVE updates: Overton still a lone warrior

30/03/2026 21:13

With 33 off 30, Jamie Overton is still continuing to wage a lone-warrior battle against RR. 2 overs left, and CSK have managed to reach just 109/2.

RR vs CSK Live Score Updates: Bishnoi joins the party!

30/03/2026 21:01

Ravi Bishnoi strikes this time as he removes Matt Henry. The Kiwi could not read the slower googly and gave away a catch in Bishnoi's follow-through. CSK 94/9.

RR vs CSK Live Score Updates: Last 5 overs coming up

30/03/2026 20:56

Chennai have five overs left but more importantly, they have just two wickets in hand. Jamie Overton can bat and he has already proven that. CSK are 93/8 in 15 overs. Can they post a total for the bowlers to fight for?

RR vs CSK Live Score: Jofra Archer strikes

30/03/2026 20:45

Chennai Super Kings lose their 8th wicket as Jofra Archer strikes again. Noor Ahmed is the latest victim as he pokes a short delivery to Dhruv Jurel. CSK 82/8 in 13.

RR vs CSK Live Score: Chennai lose 7th wicket

30/03/2026 20:33

Chennai Super Kings have lost another wicket with Kartik Sharma falling for 18. He missed the delivery by Brijesh Sharma and the on-field decision was out immediately. Kartik tried taking the review but it returned three reds.

RR vs CSK Live Score: Chennai in 10 overs

30/03/2026 20:28

Halfway through and the season has already begun on a disastrous note for Chennai Super Kings. Kartik Sharma is now on crease with jamie Overton as Chennai manage just 70/6 in 10 overs.

RR vs CSK Live Score: Jadeja strikes again!

30/03/2026 20:19

Ravindra Jadeja strikes again as Chennai Super Kings keep falling apart. Shivam Dube just hit Jadeja for a six on the first ball and then two balls later, he tried to go again but had no timing and gave away an easy catch. CSK are 6 down for 57.

RR vs CSK Live Score Updates: Jadeja strikes in first over

30/03/2026 20:16

It has taken Ravindra Jadeja just two deliveries to reopen his account in Rajasthan Royals colours. Sarfaraz Khan tried to go for a sweep but missed the delivery and it hit the pad behind. The on-field decision was out and even though Sarfaraz tried to take the review, he only wasted it as all three lights turned red. CSK are 5 down for 51.

.@imjadeja produces an instant impact, picking up two wickets in one over to deepen CSK’s trouble.🔥#TATAIPL 2026 | #RRvCSK | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/POx8DXeid3 pic.twitter.com/CIpE8I0HqA
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 30, 2026

RR vs CSK Live Score Updates: Kartik-Sarfaraz take charge

30/03/2026 20:13

Sarfaraz Khan has debutant Kartik Sharma with him as they are playing a rescue innings to salvage something for CSK.

RR vs CSK Live Score Updates: Chennai 4 wickets down

30/03/2026 20:07

Sandeep Sharma comes in and delivers a wicket. Matthew Short was struggling, scoring just 2 runs off 6 balls. And on the seventh delivery, he played a loose shot and gave away an easy catch to Yashasvi Jaiswal. CSK are 4 down in the powerplay.

RR vs CSK Live Score: Sarfaraz Khan rebuilds

30/03/2026 20:07

With the ball still seaming, it is difficult to hit the ball cleanly. Sarfaraz Khan, though, is playing some smart cricket. He is playing each ball on its merit and getting some runs. He has already hit a six and two fours.

RR vs CSK Live Score: Sarfaraz Khan comes in

30/03/2026 19:53

Chennai Super Kings have already rung in the changes, bringing in Sarfaraz Khan as the Impact sub, replacing Ayush Mhatre. Can he revive his IPL career here?

RR vs CSK Live Score: Ayush Mhatre departs

30/03/2026 19:52

Nandre Burger strikes again as he removes Ayush Mhatre with a short ball. The on-field decision was not out but the review was taken and the replays showed that Mhatre gloved the ball. CSK are in trouble again at 19/3.

RR vs CSK Live Score: Jofra Archer strikes!

30/03/2026 19:48

Nandre Burger did in the last over and now, Jofra Archer has cleaned up Ruturaj Gaikwad. It was poor from Gaikwad as he tried to create room, leaving the stumps open. Archer hit his mark perfectly. CSK are 19/2 after 3.

RR vs CSK Live Score: Sanju Samson fails!

30/03/2026 19:42

Sanju Samson's great opening run comes to an end as Nandre Burger cleans him up with a seaming delivery. Sanju tried to play a cross batted shot but the ball kept straight and he missed that delivery. He falls for 6.

RR vs CSK Live Score: Can Samson extend opening run?

30/03/2026 19:38

Sanju Samson has a great record in the opening matches of IPL. He has scored a fifty at least in every opening game since 2020. Can he extend that run on yellow debut?

Sanju Samson in 1st match of each IPL Season

2020: 74 (32)
2021: 119 (63)
2022: 55 (27)
2023: 55 (32)
2024: 82* (52)
2025: 66 (37)

RR vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2026: Samson vs Archer again

30/03/2026 19:33

Before the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal, Jofra Archer had a great record against Sanju Samson. But Samson won the duel in that semifinal. Today, with the seaming conditions, Archer has a chance to win the duel. Archer already created a chance with Samson poking it to the first slip but with no one there, he survived.

RR vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2026: Sanju-Ruturaj begin

30/03/2026 19:29

After the struggles of last season, Chennai Super Kings have an exciting opening pair. Sanju Samson, the Player of the Series of T20 World Cup, is opening with Ruturaj Gaikwad.

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: Rajasthan Royals Playing XI

30/03/2026 19:15

Rajasthan Royals are going with Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger as the two overseas pacers. Vaibhav Suryavanshi will open with Yashasvi Jaiswal, while Riyan Parag is slotted in at new No 3 role.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma

Impact subs: Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Sushant Mishra, Tushar Deshpande

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: Chennai Super Kings Playing XI

30/03/2026 19:14

Sanju Samson will open with Ruturaj Gaikwad, while Ayush Mhatre is slotted in at No 3. Matthew Short will bat at No 4. Matt Henry, Jamie Overton and Noor Ahmed are the other three overseas players.

Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Matthew Short, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed

Impact subs: Sarfaraz Khan, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, Gurjapneet Singh, Ramakrishna Ghosh

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati Pitch Report

30/03/2026 19:10

The pitch at Barsapara is generally batting-friendly with true bounce, even carry, and a quick outfield. Short boundaries (around 65-68 meters) make it a high-scoring venue in T20s, where teams often target 180+ in the first innings. But as there has been a little bit of rain, there will be moisture and that can assist seamers with the new ball, but once settled, batters can play freely. Spinners may get some grip later, especially if the surface turns slightly abrasive. Dew is often a factor in night games, favouring the chasing side. A competitive first-innings score is typically in the 170-190 range, though totals near 200 have been posted before. Toss winners may prefer to chase.

CSK vs RR LIVE Score: Toss update!

30/03/2026 19:07

Riyan Parag wins the toss on full-time captaincy debut for Rajasthan Royals. He opts to bowl first.

CSK vs RR LIVE Updates: All eyes on Vaibhav Suryavanshi

30/03/2026 18:56

It's a bit strange looking at Ravindra Jadeja in an RR jersey and Sanju Samson in CSK jersey. But that's the reality now. Jadeja was part of the trade deal to bring Samson to CSK.

CSK vs RR LIVE Updates: All eyes on Vaibhav Suryavanshi

30/03/2026 18:41

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi lit up IPL 2025. But he did not have a guaranteed spot. In 7 matches, he scored 252 runs, including the second-fastest century of IPL. He struck at 206.55. Between the last IPL and this, he has only established his reputation in age-group tournaments and even in domestic. This will be the season where he will get a permanent slot.

CSK vs RR LIVE Updates: New season, new looks for Ravindra Jadeja

30/03/2026 18:24

Ravindra Jadeja has changed his hairstyle ahead of the IPL 2026.

CSK vs RR LIVE Updates: Rain update

30/03/2026 18:16

Good news! The rain has stopped in Guwahati. As per Cricbuzz, the covers are coming off. We are still 45 minutes away from the toss, so the ground should be ready if the rain doesn't return.

CSK vs RR LIVE Updates: Rain in Guwahati

30/03/2026 18:05

Bad news, there is a bit of rain in Guwahati and the covers come on.

CSK vs RR LIVE Updates: No MS Dhoni & Dewald Brevis

30/03/2026 17:52

Chennai Super Kings have already confirmed that MS Dhoni will miss at least two weeks of action with a calf injury. But the big blow is the absence of Dewald Brevis, who is recovering from a side strain and will miss the match today.

Official Statement

MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of TATA IPL 2026.

Get well soon, Thala! 💛🦁 pic.twitter.com/4dgmt5EWFi
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 28, 2026

RR vs CSK Head to Head

30/03/2026 17:45

Despite the gulf of difference in IPL titles, none of them has a clear edge over the other. In 31 matches, CSK have a slender lead of 16 to RR’s 15. In IPL 2025, RR won both their games against CSK. In fact, in the last six matches, CSK have won just one game against RR.

RR vs CSK Match Preview: Rajasthan Royals

30/03/2026 17:38

On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have also undergone a change. Riyan Parag is now their leader. But all eyes will be on teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The 16-year-old set the stage on fire, becoming the youngest ever centurion in IPL. In IPL 2026, he will have his first full season with Sanju moving to CSK.

From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Shimron Hetmyer, RR have power and quality all around. In the bowling department, Jofra Archer will lead the charge along with veteran Ravindra Jadeja in the spin department. Ravi Bishnoi is also a fine addition to bolster wrist spin.

RR vs CSK Match Preview: Chennai Super Kings

30/03/2026 17:31

After disappointing campaigns last season, both Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings begin their IPL 2026 campaigns hungry for a revival. RR have welcomed Ravindra Jadeja in a high-profile swap with Sanju Samson moving the other way. MS Dhoni is sidelined for the opening weeks due to a calf injury.

With their old guns making disappointing returns, CSK finally made a shift in the second half of last season. Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis gave them a breath of fresh air. While Brevis is unavailable due to injury, CSK will rely on Sanju Samson’s explosive form at the top for a blazing start. Then, there is Shivam Dube, who will look to extend his form. In the bowling department, CSK will look at Matt Henry and Khaleel Ahmed. Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma are likely to make their debuts.

RR vs CSK Live Updates: Chennai Super Kings Squad

30/03/2026 17:27

Sanju Samson(w), Ayush Mhatre, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Matthew Short, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj, Akeal Hosein, Sarfaraz Khan, MS Dhoni, Dewald Brevis, Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Chahar, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Aman Khan, Gurjapneet Singh, Zakary Foulkes, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer

RR vs CSK Live Updates: Rajasthan Royals Squad

30/03/2026 17:18

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Adam Milne, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Nandre Burger, Kuldeep Sen, Sushant Mishra, Donovan Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Vignesh Puthur, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao Perala, Brijesh Sharma

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