Rajasthan Royals Won by 8 Wickets vs CSK in IPL 2026 Match 3: Sooryavanshi Stuns Guwahati
Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets against Chennai Super Kings in Match 3 of IPL 2026, chasing 128 in just 12.1 overs at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. This was a complete performance in every department.
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| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RR vs CSK, IPL 2026 Match 3 |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Toss | RR won, elected to bowl |
| CSK Score | 127/10 (19.4 overs) |
| RR Score | 128/2 (12.1 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets |
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 52 Off 17 Balls in IPL 2026 Debut
The story of this match is one name. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 14-year-old walked out to open in his first-ever IPL match and proceeded to absolutely destroy the Chennai Super Kings bowling attack.
52 runs off just 17 balls. Four fours and five sixes. A strike rate of 305.88. On his IPL debut. At 14 years old.
Matt Henry went for 40 in 3 overs. Noor Ahmad conceded 24 in 2 overs. Jamie Overton gave away 14 in a single over. Sooryavanshi did not care who was bowling or what their reputation was. He just hit.
RR reached 75 for 1 in the powerplay alone, with Sooryavanshi doing the bulk of the damage before Anshul Kamboj finally got him caught at mid-off in the 7th over.
By then the game was already over as a contest.
RR Chase Scorecard: 128/2 in 12.1 Overs
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal (not out) | 38 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 105.56 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 52 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 305.88 |
| Dhruv Jurel | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Riyan Parag (not out) | 14 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 127.27 |
After Sooryavanshi fell for 52, Dhruv Jurel came in and kept the momentum going with 18 off 9. Jaiswal anchored the chase sensibly at the other end and finished unbeaten on 38. Riyan Parag knocked off the remaining runs with 14 not out to seal a dominant win with 47 balls to spare.
| RR Bowler vs CSK | O | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 3 | 40 | 0 | 13.30 |
| Khaleel Ahmed | 3 | 17 | 0 | 5.70 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 3 | 27 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Noor Ahmad | 2 | 24 | 0 | 12.00 |
CSK’s bowlers had no answers. The powerplay went for 74 runs, which effectively ended any chance of a competitive chase.
How CSK Were Bowled Out for 127
CSK’s innings fell apart from the very first over. Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger were relentless with the new ball and the CSK top order crumbled completely.
Sanju Samson went for 6 bowled by Burger in the second over. Ruturaj Gaikwad fell to Archer for 6. Ayush Mhatre was out first ball for a duck. Three of CSK’s top four gone for 19 runs inside three overs.
Sarfaraz Khan tried to fight back with 17 off 12 but Jadeja removed him. Shivam Dube’s cameo of 6 off 4 lasted just one Jadeja delivery. Jamie Overton was the only CSK batter to show any real resistance, scoring 43 off 36 at the end but it was far too late by then.
Ravindra Jadeja took 2 wickets against his former franchise on return. That stat alone will sting CSK’s management.
CSK Full Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson (wk) | 6 | 7 | 85.71 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) | 6 | 11 | 54.55 |
| Ayush Mhatre | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Short | 2 | 7 | 28.57 |
| Sarfaraz Khan | 17 | 12 | 141.67 |
| Kartik Sharma | 18 | 15 | 120.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 6 | 4 | 150.00 |
| Jamie Overton | 43 | 36 | 119.44 |
| Noor Ahmad | 1 | 9 | 11.11 |
| Matt Henry | 5 | 7 | 71.43 |
| Anshul Kamboj (not out) | 7 | 10 | 70.00 |
RR Bowling Figures vs CSK
| Bowler | O | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 19 | 2 | 4.80 |
| Nandre Burger | 4 | 26 | 2 | 6.50 |
| Brijesh Sharma | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5.70 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 3 | 16 | 1 | 5.30 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 3 | 18 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 2.4 | 22 | 1 | 8.20 |
Archer’s figures of 2/19 in 4 overs on a batting surface were exceptional. Jadeja with 2/18 against his old franchise made the night even more special for RR. Every bowler chipped in. CSK had no answer for any of them.
For the full RR vs CSK rivalry history, check the CSK vs RR head-to-head timeline and records.
What This Win Means for Rajasthan Royals
Two matches into the IPL 2026 season and Rajasthan Royals are already making a statement. The bowling attack skittled CSK for 127. Then Sooryavanshi made the chase look like a net session.
Riyan Parag’s leadership looks calm and assured. The batting depth goes all the way down without even needing Hetmyer or Jadeja to bat properly tonight. The bowling is sharp and varied with Archer at his best.
Check the full Rajasthan Royals squad and fixtures to see when they are next in action and who they face.
See how the standings look after tonight’s result on the IPL 2026 points table.
For all the latest match updates, injury news, and squad changes across the season, the IPL 26 updates section has everything covered.
FAQs
What was the result of RR vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 3?
Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets, chasing 128 in just 12.1 overs at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
How many runs did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi score on his IPL debut?
Sooryavanshi scored 52 off just 17 balls with 4 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 305.88 on his IPL debut.
What did CSK score in RR vs CSK Match 3?
Chennai Super Kings were bowled out for 127 in 19.4 overs. Their top order collapsed early with three wickets falling inside the first three overs.
Who took the most wickets for RR against CSK?
Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger both took 2 wickets each. Ravindra Jadeja also took 2 wickets against his former franchise.
Who won the toss in RR vs CSK IPL 2026?
Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bowl first at Barsapara Stadium.
When is Rajasthan Royals’ next IPL 2026 match?
RR’s next fixture details are available on the full IPL 2026 schedule.
