Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Aditya Primier League • Rajasthan Royals won the match by 4 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Aditya Primier League, Chennai Super Kings took on Rajasthan Royals on Apr 2, 2026, 05:26 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Rajasthan Royals won the match by 4 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 380 runs and 10 wickets fall between Rajasthan Royals (192/3 in 20.0 overs) and Chennai Super Kings (188/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. Rajasthan Royals Innings Breakdown (192/3)
Batting in the first innings, Rajasthan Royals finished on 192/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.60 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Rajasthan Royals accumulated 57 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Riyan Parag spearheaded the batting effort with 97 runs off 52 balls (including 4 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 186.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who contributed 40 runs off 36 deliveries, while Dhruv Jurel added 33 (18b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 10, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Noor Ahmed led the bowling figures with 2/20 in 3.0 overs (economy 6.67), assisted by Matt Henry (1/45 in 4.0 overs).
3. Chennai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (188/7)
Pursuing a target of 193 runs for victory, Chennai Super Kings recorded 188/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.40 runs per over. Sarfaraz Khan anchored the chase for Chennai Super Kings with 54 runs from 36 balls (0 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 150.0), alongside Kartik Sharma who chipped in with 34 off 29 balls. Defending the total, Ravi Bisnoi delivered a key spell of 4/13 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.25, while Sandeep Sharma finished with 1/29 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals ), who combined for 81 runs off 41 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Ravi Bisnoi (Rajasthan Royals ) topped the match rankings with 149.0 total points, followed closely by Riyan Parag (137.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Riyan Parag.