IPL 2026 continued at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on March 30, 2026, as Chennai Super Kings faced Rajasthan Royals in Match 3. Rajasthan Royals made a strong statement with a dominant win under lights.

Batting first, CSK struggled to post 127/10 in 19.4 overs, with Jamie Overton top-scoring for the hosts. RR’s disciplined bowling attack, led by Nandre Burger and Jofra Archer, ensured CSK never built any meaningful partnerships.

Chasing 128, Rajasthan Royals cruised to victory in just 12.1 overs, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashing 52 off 17 balls and Yashasvi Jaiswal contributing a steady 38*. RR won by 8 wickets, registering a comfortable and clinical victory.

Scorecard Summary

Match Summary – RR vs CSK

RR won the toss and elected to field first.

CSK started poorly, losing early wickets including Sanju Samson (6) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (6). Jamie Overton’s 43 off 36 balls was the only notable resistance. RR’s Nandre Burger, Jofra Archer, and Ravindra Jadeja picked key wickets to keep CSK under pressure, restricting them to 127 all out.

Rajasthan Royals then chased the target with ease. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 52 off 17 balls and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 38* helped RR reach 128/2 in just 12.1 overs, securing an 8-wicket win. Strategic partnerships and aggressive hitting made the chase effortless.

Key Partnership: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal shared an 80-run opening stand off just 42 balls, putting RR in command from the start.

Top Performers

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Player of the Match

Nandre Burger (RR) — Picked up 2 wickets while keeping CSK under constant pressure, playing a key role in RR’s dominant win.