Rasjasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl 2026 • Rasjasthan Royals won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl 2026, Rasjasthan Royals took on Chennai Super Kings on May 26, 2026, 06:55 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Rasjasthan Royals won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 255 runs and 12 wickets fall between Chennai Super Kings (127/10 in 19.4 overs) and Rasjasthan Royals (128/2 in 12.1 overs).
2. Chennai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (127/10)
Batting in the first innings, Chennai Super Kings finished on 127/10 from 19.4 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.46 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Chennai Super Kings accumulated 41 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Overton spearheaded the batting effort with 43 runs off 36 balls (including 2 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 119.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Karthik , who contributed 18 runs off 15 deliveries, while Khan added 17 (12b). The bowling side conceded 16 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 9). With the ball in the first innings, Jadeja led the bowling figures with 2/18 in 3.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Burger (2/26 in 4.0 overs).
3. Rasjasthan Royals Chase & Second Innings Summary (128/2)
Pursuing a target of 128 runs for victory, Rasjasthan Royals recorded 128/2 in 12.1 overs at a scoring rate of 10.52 runs per over. Sooryavanshi anchored the chase for Rasjasthan Royals with 52 runs from 17 balls (4 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 305.9), alongside Jaiswal who chipped in with 38 off 36 balls. Defending the total, Kamboj delivered a key spell of 2/27 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.00, while Ahmed finished with 0/17 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi (Rasjasthan Royals ), who combined for 75 runs off 38 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Jurel 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—Burger (Rasjasthan Royals ) topped the match rankings with 103.0 total points, followed closely by Jadeja (103.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sooryavanshi.