RR vs CSK Highlights, IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi Carries RR To Victory Over CSK With 48 Balls To Spare

RR vs CSK LIVE Score Updates, IPL 2026: Catch all major updates, live scores and events from Chennai Super Kings' showdown with Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati.

Background

RR vs CSK IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) mark the start of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign with a trip to Guwahati, facing Rajasthan Royals (RR). The two sides engaged in a major trade deal ahead of the season, with Sanju Samson being acquired by the five-time champions, in exchange of Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja. This adds another interesting dynamic to what has been a closely contested rivarly over the years in the tournament. Unfortunately, Chennai will miss the services of their veteran wicketkeeper-batsman, MS Dhoni, who has been sidelined due to calf strain.RR vs CSK: Key Players To Watch Out ForSanju Samson is certainly among the key players to watch out for in this clash. After having a stellar run in the business end of the ICC T20 World Cup, he is confirmed to be opening the innings with CSK skipper, Ruturaj Gaikwad. Another batsman with a lot of spotlight on him is the young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 15-year old made his IPL debut last season, and smashed a ton in just his second match. He represent India's youth squads in several competitions since then, smashing many records and hundreds, including the final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup, helping the Boys in Blue seal their sixth title. Needless to say, he will be itching to make an impact in the IPL once again.Finally, Ravindra Jadeja, who has returned to RR after over a decade of representing CSK, will be another player to watch out. The veteran all-rounder has the potential to chip in significantly all departments.RR vs CSK: IPL 2026 Full SquadsChennai Super Kings - Sanju Samson (WK), 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 VeerRajasthan Royals - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), 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

30/03/2026 22:43:56

Match Report: RR vs CSK, IPL 2026 (Match 3)

Rajasthan Royals secured a dominant 8-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, finishing the chase in just 12.1 overs.

CSK Batting Collapse

Opting to bowl first, Rajasthan’s bowling attack dismantled the CSK top order early. Debutant Sanju Samson (6) and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (6) fell cheaply as Nandre Burger and Jofra Archer found plenty of movement. Chennai was reeling at 57-6 at one stage.Jamie Overton played a lone hand with a gritty 43 (36), helping CSK reach a respectable 127 before they were bundled out in the final over.

RR's Sooryavanshi Storm And Finishing Fireworks

The chase was headlined by 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed the second-fastest fifty for Rajasthan Royals in just 15 balls. He dismantled the CSK bowlers with 5 sixes and 4 boundaries before falling for 52 (17).

Yashasvi Jaiswal played a steady supporting role with 38 (36), while skipper Riyan Parag finished the game with a flourish, remaining unbeaten on 14 (11). Rajasthan reached the target with 47 balls to spare, moving to the top of the points table with a massive net run rate.

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30/03/2026 22:41:03

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: RR 128-2 after 12.1 Overs

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag made quick work of the remaining runs, dismantling Matt Henry in the twelfth over to bring the scores level. Jaiswal started the over with a massive six and kept the scoreboard ticking with smart running, before a single on the first ball of the next over sealed a dominant 8-wicket win for the Royals.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 38 (36)
Riyan Parag: 14 (11)

RR wins by 8 wickets.

30/03/2026 22:31:35

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: RR 115-2 after 11 Overs

Noor Ahmad manages to keep things quiet for the first five deliveries as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag settle for quick singles. However, Parag ends the over with a massive six over long-on, bringing the target into single digits as Rajasthan Royals near a comfortable win.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 27 (31)
Riyan Parag: 13 (9)

RR need 13 runs in 54 balls | Required Run Rate: 1.44

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30/03/2026 22:27:56

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: RR 106-2 after 10 Overs

Khaleel Ahmed returns to the attack and manages to keep a tight lid on the scoring for most of the over with a series of disciplined deliveries. However, Riyan Parag breaks the shackles on the fifth ball, dispatching a boundary to ensure the Royals remain comfortably on course for a clinical victory.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 25 (28)
Riyan Parag: 6 (6)

RR need 22 runs in 60 balls | Required Run Rate: 2.20

30/03/2026 22:22:31

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: RR 100-2 after 9 Overs

Anshul Kamboj is keeping Chennai in the hunt, striking again to dismiss Dhruv Jurel just as he was looking dangerous. Jurel had already picked up two boundaries in the over before dragging one onto his stumps, leaving the Royals two down but still very much in control.

New batter Riyan Parag joins Yashasvi Jaiswal, with the hosts now needing less than 30 runs to secure their first win of the season.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 24 (27)
Riyan Parag: 1 (1)

Runs Required: 28 | Balls Remaining: 66 | Required Run Rate: 2.55

30/03/2026 22:14:12

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: RR 91-1 after 8 Overs

Jamie Overton enters the attack but fails to stem the flow of runs as the Royals continue their cruise toward the target. Dhruv Jurel finds his rhythm immediately with consecutive boundaries, showing no signs of pressure after the recent wicket. Yashasvi Jaiswal then finishes the over with another well-timed boundary to keep the required rate well under control.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 24 (25)
Dhruv Jurel: 10 (6)

Runs Required: 37 | Balls Remaining: 72 | Required Run Rate: 3.08

30/03/2026 22:10:23

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: RR 77-1 after 7 Overs

Anshul Kamboj produces the breakthrough Chennai has been waiting for, finally ending the explosive 74-run opening partnership. After a single on the first ball, Kamboj dismissed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (52), who was caught trying to maintain his aggressive scoring rate.

New batter Dhruv Jurel now joins Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is looking to anchor the rest of the chase as the required rate continues to drop.

Dhruv Jurel: 1 (2)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 19 (23)

Runs Required: 51 | Balls Remaining: 78 | Required Run Rate: 3.92

30/03/2026 22:05:02

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: RR 74-0 after 6 Overs

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi completes a blistering half-century in just 16 balls, dismantling Noor Ahmad’s first over with two massive sixes. The young opener has completely hijacked the powerplay, putting the Rajasthan Royals in a position where the result feels like a mere formality now.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 52 (16)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 17 (20)

RR need 54 runs in 84 balls | Required Run Rate: 3.86

30/03/2026 22:00:12

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: RR 55-0 after 5 Overs

Anshul Kamboj's introduction backfires as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi tears into the debutant with back-to-back boundaries and a massive six to end the over. Rajasthan Royals are now cruising at eleven runs per over, making this chase look increasingly simple as the powerplay draws to a close.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 38 (13)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 16 (17)

RR need 73 runs in 90 balls | Required Run Rate: 4.87

30/03/2026 21:55:16

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: RR 40-0 after 4 Overs

Khaleel Ahmed produced a disciplined second over, building pressure with three consecutive dot balls to Yashasvi Jaiswal. Despite a boundary earlier in the over, the CSK left-armer managed to keep things relatively quiet as Rajasthan maintain their steady progress toward the target.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 15 (15)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 24 (9)

RR need 88 runs in 96 balls | Required Run Rate: 5.50

30/03/2026 21:52:15

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: RR 34-0 after 3 Overs

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to find the big hits, launching Matt Henry for another massive six in a productive over for the Royals. Both openers showed good maturity by rotating the strike effectively, ensuring the scoreboard keeps ticking over without any early risks.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 23 (8)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 10 (10)

RR need 94 runs in 102 balls | Required Run Rate: 5.53

30/03/2026 21:46:37

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: RR 24-0 after 2 Overs

Khaleel Ahmed started with a tight line, stringing together three dot balls to momentarily check the scoring rate. However, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finished the over with a flourishing boundary to ensure Rajasthan Royals maintained their strong start at the ACA Stadium.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 15(5)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 8(7)

RR need 104 runs in 108 balls | Required Run Rate: 5.78

30/03/2026 21:40:28

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: RR 18-0 after 1 Over

Rajasthan Royals have burst out of the blocks in this modest chase, taking Matt Henry for 18 runs in the opening over. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi looks in sublime touch, launching a massive six and a boundary to keep the pressure firmly on the CSK bowlers from the get-go.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 7(3)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 11(3)

RR need 110 runs in 114 balls | Required Run Rate: 5.79

30/03/2026 21:21:54

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 127-10 after 20 overs

Chennai have been bowled out at 127 runs. After the early setbacks and the continous batting collapse, it seemed as if CSK might bundle inside 100 runs. However, they now have a slight chance with the surface likely offering something for the bowlers.

Anshul Kamboj: 7(10)
Jamie Overton: 43(36) - OUT

30/03/2026 21:17:44

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 118-9 after 19 overs

10 runs from the penultimate over and CSK keep-on moving. Jamie Overton has done a tremendous job of taking the fight back to the Rajasthan Royals.

Anshul Kamboj: 6(9)
Jamie Overton: 36(33)

30/03/2026 21:12:39

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 108-9 after 18 overs

CSK are still alive. They keep the scoreboard ticking slowly but surely. They will take a total around 120-130 with both hands right now.

Anshul Kamboj: 1(5)
Jamie Overton: 33(30)

30/03/2026 21:07:37

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 99-9 after 17 overs

Jamie Overton continues fighting for CSK, scoring 5 runs against Jofra Archer. They are on the cusp of the 100-run mark but well behind a competitive total.

Anshul Kamboj: 0(3)
Jamie Overton: 30(27)

30/03/2026 21:02:48

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 94-9 after 16 overs

Excellent over from Ravi Bishnoi. Just one run given away, along with the wicket of Matt Henry to send CSK 9-down. 

Anshul Kamboj: 0(3)
Jamie Overton: 21(20)

30/03/2026 20:56:26

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 93-8 after 15 overs

CSK near the 100-run mark after a 7-run over from Brijesh Sharma. We now head into the Strategic Timeout.

Matt Henry: 5(5)
Jamie Overton: 20(19)

30/03/2026 20:52:09

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 86-8 after 14 overs

Nandre Burger keeps up the good work, delivering another economical over, this time just 4 runs conceded.

Matt Henry: 0(1)
Jamie Overton: 19(18)

30/03/2026 20:46:18

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 82-8 after 13 overs

Just three runs and a wicket from Jofra Archer's over. CSK have been absolutely bamboozled in Guwahati, and even the 100-run mark seems far away at the moment.

Matt Henry: 0(1)
Jamie Overton: 15(11)

30/03/2026 20:43:25

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: WICKET

Jofra Archer gets CSK's 8th wicket down and its Noor Ahmed who departs, scoring just 1 run off 9 deliveries.

30/03/2026 20:40:07

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 79-7 after 12 overs

Another good over for RR. Jadeja concedes just 5 runs to keep CSK still under pressure. 8 more overs to go but not a lot left in the tank for Chennai.

Noor Ahmed: 1(5)
Jamie Overton: 12(10)

30/03/2026 20:36:21

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 74-7 after 11 overs

Excellent over from Brijesh Sharma. Just 4 runs conceded and a wicket taken to send CSK seven-down.

Noor Ahmed: 0(3)
Jamie Overton: 9(6)

30/03/2026 20:32:55

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: WICKET!

Brijesh Sharma gets his first-ever wicket of the IPL! On the receiving end is another debutant, Kartik Sharma, dismissed LBW on 18 off 14 deliveries.

30/03/2026 20:28:33

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 70-6 after 10 overs

8 runs come from Ravindra Jadeja's second over. Positive intent shown by Overton as half of the first innings are wrapped up.

Kartik Sharma: 16(13)
Jamie Overton: 8(5)

30/03/2026 20:23:56

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 62-6 after 9 overs

Chennai are in desperate need of a partnership. More than half of their batting lineup is back in the dugout, and Rajasthan are not letting the remaining batsmen take any breathers.

Kartik Sharma: 15(10)
Jamie Overton: 1(2)

30/03/2026 20:19:14

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 57-6 after 8 overs

Ravindra Jadeja wreaks havoc on his former team! Two wickets in the same over and CSK are now 6-down well within the first 10 overs.

Kartik Sharma: 11(6)
Shivam Dube: 6(3) - OUT

30/03/2026 20:15:56

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: WICKET

Ravindra Jadeja strikes immediately against his former side, dismissing Sarfaraz Khan with his very first over for Rajasthan Royals after more than a decade.

30/03/2026 20:13:50

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 51-4 after 7 overs

A good over for CSK as the debutant Kartik Sharma shows positive intent. Four singles and a six off the last ball make it 10 overall.

Kartik Sharma: 11(6)
Sarfaraz Khan: 17(10)

30/03/2026 20:09:27

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 41-4 after 6 overs

A nightmare start to the game for CSK as they manage just 41 runs in the Power Play and also lose 4 wickets. The fielding restrictions have now been lifted as well.

Kartik Sharma: 3(2)
Sarfaraz Khan: 15(8)

30/03/2026 20:06:35

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: WICKET

CSK have gone four-down inside the Power Play! Sandeep Sharma dismisses Matt Short on just 2 runs, caught inside the circle by Yashasvi Jaiswal.

30/03/2026 20:03:34

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 36-3 after 5 overs

Decent first over from debutant Brijesh Sharma. A four off the last ball makes it 6 runs overall as CSK look to rebuild their innings.

Matt Short: 1(5)
Sarfaraz Khan: 14(6)

30/03/2026 19:58:07

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 30-3 after 4 overs

A wicket on the first ball left CSK three-down in the Power Play, but Sarfaraz Khan responded with a counterattack, collecting 11 runs from the over.

Matt Short: 0(0)
Sarfaraz Khan: 10(5)

30/03/2026 19:51:51

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: WICKET!

Ayush Mhatre gloves a sharp bouncer and is dismissed! Initially given not out by the umpire, the decision was overturned after a successful DRS review.

30/03/2026 19:47:51

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 19-2 after 3 overs

Jofra Archer rips through Ruturaj Gaikwad's defense, clattering his stumps! The captain is gone at the end of the third over, and CSK look in trouble.

Ruturaj Gaikwad: 6(11) - OUT
Ayush Mhatre: 0(0)

30/03/2026 19:41:40

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 14-1 after 2 overs

Sanju Samson is bowled on the last ball of the second over by Nandre Burger! Not the start he would have been hoping for with this franchise.

Ruturaj Gaikwad: 2(5)
Sanju Samson: 6(7) - OUT

30/03/2026 19:35:50

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: CSK 7-0 after 1 over

7 runs come from the first over as Sanju Samson opens his accout with Chennai Super Kings, marking a new chapter in his IPL career.

Ruturaj Gaikwad: 1(1)
Sanju Samson: 5(5)

30/03/2026 19:29:54

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: Match Begins

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson open the innings for CSK, while Jofra Archer starts RR's spell with the ball.

30/03/2026 19:24:30

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: Impact Subs Revealed!

CSK - Sarfaraz Khan, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, Gurjapneet Singh, Ramakrishna Ghosh

RR - Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Sushant Mishra, Tushar Deshpande

30/03/2026 19:15:09

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: Rajasthan Royals Playing XI

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

30/03/2026 19:15:39

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: Chennai Super Kings Playing XI

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

30/03/2026 19:06:28

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: Toss Result

RR's captain, Riyan Parag, has elected to bowl first after winning the toss.

30/03/2026 19:03:10

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: Toss Update

The coin toss will be conducted at 7:05 PM IST, 5 minutes later than the usual timing.

30/03/2026 18:50:59

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: Toss Time Soon

The coin toss for RR vs CSK IPL 2026 match is expected to be conducted in about 10 minutes, that is at 7:00 PM IST.

30/03/2026 18:41:16

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: Predicted Playing XIs

Here's a look at the lineups that CSK and RR might field in today's match:

CSK - Sanju Samson (WK), Ayush Mhatre, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj

RR - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Ravindra Jadeja, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravi Bishnoi, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Nandre Burger

30/03/2026 18:28:49

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: Pitch Report

Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium has traditionally been favourable for batting, with consistent pace and bounce on offer.

High totals are a frequent feature here, particularly in night games. While seamers can extract some movement early on, the conditions largely tilt in favour of the batters. Dew also tends to become a factor later in the evening, often encouraging teams to opt for chasing.

30/03/2026 18:10:15

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: Head-To-Head Record

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have met 31 times in the IPL, with CSK holding a slight edge, 16 wins to RR’s 15, underlining how evenly matched this rivalry has been.

30/03/2026 17:55:40

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: Rain Threat Looms

According to weather forecasts, there is a 25% chance of rain around match hours in Guwahati. 

While the probability isn’t particularly high, there remains a risk of rain interrupting this IPL 2026 clash.

 

30/03/2026 17:42:33

RR vs CSK LIVE Score: Match Timings

RR vs CSK IPL 2026 match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. The coin toss is expected to be conducted half-an-hour earlier, that is around 7:00 PM IST.