IPL 2026, RR vs CSK Today Match: Rajasthan Royals opened their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign with a dominant eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Monday, March 30, 2026. Chasing 128, Rajasthan rode on a blistering 52 off 17 balls from teenage opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi to reach the target in just 12.1 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 38 as the chase was completed comfortably.
Earlier, Rajasthan’s bowlers set up the win by dismissing Chennai for 127 in 19.4 overs. Jofra Archer (2 for 19), Nandre Burger (2 for 27) and Ravindra Jadeja (2 for 18) shared six wickets in a disciplined effort.
Jamie Overton top-scored for Chennai with 43 off 36 balls, but the total proved insufficient as Rajasthan completed a comprehensive victory to begin the season.
Brief Scores:
Chennai Super Kings – 127 all out in 19.4 overs
(Jamie Overton 43; Jofra Archer 2/19, Nandre Burger 2/27, Ravindra Jadeja 2/18)
Rajasthan Royals – 128/2 in 12.1 overs
(Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 52, Yashasvi Jaiswal 38; Anshul Kamboj 2/27)*
