Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • Chennai Super Kings won the match by 10 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals took on Chennai Super Kings on May 25, 2026, 05:11 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Chennai Super Kings won the match by 10 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 334 runs and 7 wickets fall between Chennai Super Kings (172/2 in 20.0 overs) and Rajasthan Royals (162/5 in 20.0 overs).
2. Chennai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (172/2)
Batting in the first innings, Chennai Super Kings finished on 172/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.60 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Chennai Super Kings accumulated 38 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Sanju Samson spearheaded the batting effort with 67 runs off 57 balls (including 8 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 117.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Ayush Mhatre , who contributed 38 runs off 23 deliveries, while Dewald Brevis added 35 (18b). With the ball in the first innings, Sandeep Sharma led the bowling figures with 1/14 in 3.0 overs (economy 4.67), assisted by Yash Raj Punja (1/18 in 3.0 overs).
3. Rajasthan Royals Chase & Second Innings Summary (162/5)
Pursuing a target of 173 runs for victory, Rajasthan Royals recorded 162/5 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.10 runs per over. Yashasvi Jaiswal anchored the chase for Rajasthan Royals with 41 runs from 33 balls (4 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 124.2), alongside Shimron Hetmyer who chipped in with 32 off 22 balls. Defending the total, Noor Ahmad delivered a key spell of 3/33 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.25, while Akeal Hosien finished with 1/26 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings ), who combined for 66 runs off 59 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Dhruv 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—Noor Ahmad (Chennai Super Kings ) topped the match rankings with 106.0 total points, followed closely by Sanju Samson (97.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson .