RR Vs CSK, IPL 2026: Bowlers, Vaibhav Suryavanshi Take Rajasthan Royals To Easy Win In Guwahati
Rajasthan Royals coasted to an eight-wicket win against Chennai Super Kings in their opening Indian Premier League 2026 match Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Monday (March 30). Chasing a modest target, the prodigiously talented Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a 17-ball 52 to help Rajasthan overhaul the target in 12.1 overs. This was after the pace duo of Nandre Burger (2/27) and Jofra Archer (2/19) and spinner Ravindra Jadeja (2/18) bowled out CSK for an under par 127. Jamie Overton top-scored for CSK with a 36-ball 43. Next, Chennai host Punjab Kings at the Chepauk on April 3 (Saturday), while the Royals will be on the road for a clash with Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday's second match.
Ground staff covers the pitch during rain, before an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, at ACA Stadium, Barsapara, in Guwahati, Assam. | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during a practice session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, at ACA Stadium, Barsapara, in Guwahati, Assam. | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra
Ground staff bring covers on the field during rain, ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, at ACA Stadium, Barsapara, in Guwahati, Assam. | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra
Chennai Super Kings' players during a practice session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, at ACA Stadium, Barsapara, in Guwahati, Assam. | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra
Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson is bowled out during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Rajasthan Royals's Nandre Burger, left, celebrates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is bowled out during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Rajasthan Royals' Jofra Archer, center without cap, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Chennai Super Kings' Ayush Mhatre leaves the ground after losing his wicket during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Chennai Super Kings' Sarfaraz Khan plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Rajasthan Royals' Yashasvi Jaiswal take the catch to dismiss Chennai Super Kings' Matthew Short during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Chennai Super Kings' Matthew Short, center, leaves the ground after losing his wicket during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Chennai Super Kings' Sarfaraz Khan plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Chennai Super Kings' Kartik Sharma plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Rajasthan Royals' Ravindra Jadeja, center, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' Shivam Dube during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Rajasthan Royals' Ravindra Jadeja bowls a delivery during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Chennai Super Kings' Kartik Sharma leaves the ground after losing his wicket during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Chennai Super Kings' Jamie Overton plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Rajasthan Royals' Jofra Archer, second left, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' Noor Ahmed during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Rajasthan Royals' Ravi Bishnoi celebrates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' Matt Henry during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Chennai Super Kings' Anshul Kamboj plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Rajasthan Royals' Yashasvi Jaiswal plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Rajasthan Royals' Yashasvi Jaiswal plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Rajasthan Royals Yashasvi Jaiswal plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi watches the ball after playing a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrates his fifty runs during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Chennai Super Kings players celebrates the wicket of Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
Rajasthan Royals' captain Riyan Parag, right, shake hands with Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson after winning the Indian Premier League cricket match against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
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