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RR vs CSK IPL 2026 Highlights: The 3rd match of the Indian Premier League 2026 turned out to be a one-sided contest as Rajasthan Royals dominated Chennai Super Kings with both bat and ball. Rajasthan chased down the target comfortably to secure an impressive 8-wicket victory.
A disciplined bowling performance followed by a stunning knock from young opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi helped the Royals seal the win in just over 12 overs.
RR vs CSK IPL 2026: Who Won Yesterday's Match?
Yesterday’s IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings was won by Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets.
After restricting Chennai to a modest total of 127 runs, Rajasthan chased down the target in just 12.1 overs, thanks to a blistering half-century from Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Toss Update and Pitch Conditions
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag won the toss and chose to bowl first. Rain before the match meant the pitch had been covered for a long time, which helped the fast bowlers early in the innings.
The Royals bowlers made the most of the conditions, swinging the ball and maintaining tight lines to put pressure on the Chennai batters.
Chennai Super Kings Top Order Struggles
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a poor start as their top order collapsed under pressure.
Openers Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad were dismissed for just six runs each. Ayush Mhatre also failed to score and was out for a duck.
With three wickets down for just 19 runs, Chennai found themselves in serious trouble early in the innings.
Rajasthan Royals Bowlers Take Control
The Rajasthan bowlers delivered an outstanding performance to keep Chennai on the back foot throughout the innings.
Fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger exploited the helpful conditions brilliantly, while all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja provided crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs.
Bowling Highlights (RR):
- Jofra Archer: 2 wickets
- Nandre Burger: 2 wickets
- Ravindra Jadeja: 2 wickets
- Sandeep Sharma: 1 wicket
- Ravi Bishnoi: 1 wicket
Despite a few contributions from the middle order, Chennai were bowled out for 127 runs in 19.4 overs.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Explosive Half-Century
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While chasing 128, Rajasthan Royals (RR) started aggressively. Young opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi played a sensational innings that completely changed the momentum of the match.
He smashed a half-century in just 15 balls and finished with 52 runs off 17 deliveries, making it one of the fastest fifties of the season.
Dominant Opening Partnership
Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal added 75 runs for the first wicket in just 38 balls, putting Rajasthan in complete control of the chase.
Their attacking batting ensured the required run rate was never a concern.
Jaiswal and Parag Seal the Victory
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After Suryavanshi’s dismissal, Jaiswal continued the momentum and built a quick partnership with Dhruv Jurel.
Later, Jaiswal and captain Riyan Parag added an unbeaten stand to guide Rajasthan Royals to victory.
The Royals completed the chase in 12.1 overs, wrapping up a comprehensive win.
Key Moments of the Match: RR vs CSK IPL 2026
- CSK lost 3 wickets for just 19 runs early in the innings.
- Rajasthan bowlers restricted Chennai to 127 runs.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 15-ball half-century.
- Rajasthan chased the target in just 12.1 overs.
Also Read: RR vs CSK: kal ka IPL match kaun jita?, Who won yesterday match?
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