Cheenai Super Kings vs Rajisthan Royals — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2027 • Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 27 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2027, Cheenai Super Kings took on Rajisthan Royals on May 26, 2026, 06:09 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 27 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 407 runs and 14 wickets fall between Cheenai Super Kings (217/5 in 20.0 overs) and Rajisthan Royals (190/9 in 20.0 overs).
2. Cheenai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (217/5)
Batting in the first innings, Cheenai Super Kings finished on 217/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Cheenai Super Kings accumulated 64 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Ruturaj Gaikwad spearheaded the batting effort with 44 runs off 26 balls (including 2 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 169.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Sanju Samson, who contributed 43 runs off 32 deliveries, while Dewald Brewis added 41 (17b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Birjesh Sharma led the bowling figures with 2/22 in 3.0 overs (economy 7.33), assisted by Jofra Archer (1/27 in 3.0 overs).
3. Rajisthan Royals Chase & Second Innings Summary (190/9)
Pursuing a target of 218 runs for victory, Rajisthan Royals recorded 190/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.50 runs per over. Dhruv Jurel anchored the chase for Rajisthan Royals with 58 runs from 33 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 175.8), alongside Sam Curran who chipped in with 54 off 30 balls. Defending the total, Spencer Jhonson delivered a key spell of 3/43 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.75, while Noor Ahmad finished with 2/29 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajisthan Royals), who combined for 62 runs off 43 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Riyan Parag making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Sam Curran (Rajisthan Royals) topped the match rankings with 123.0 total points, followed closely by Dhruv Jurel (94.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ruturaj Gaikwad.