RR vs CSK — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • It's a tie
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, RR took on CSK on May 19, 2026, 03:13 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: It's a tie. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 442 runs and 5 wickets fall between CSK (221/3 in 20.0 overs) and RR (221/2 in 20.0 overs).
2. CSK Innings Breakdown (221/3)
Batting in the first innings, CSK finished on 221/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, CSK accumulated 74 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Sanju Samson spearheaded the batting effort with 115 runs off 66 balls (including 14 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 174.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Ruturaj Gaikwad, who contributed 53 runs off 31 deliveries, while Ayush Mhatre added 34 (18b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Dasun Shanaka led the bowling figures with 1/34 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.50), assisted by Mahesh Theekshana (1/37 in 4.0 overs).
3. RR Chase & Second Innings Summary (221/2)
Pursuing a target of 222 runs for victory, RR recorded 221/2 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.05 runs per over. Yashasvi Jaiswal anchored the chase for RR with 107 runs from 53 balls (7 fours, 9 sixes, strike rate 201.9), alongside Dhruv Jurel who chipped in with 83 off 55 balls. Defending the total, Noor Ahmad delivered a key spell of 1/31 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.33, while Gurjapneet Singh finished with 1/45 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR), who combined for 175 runs off 101 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, 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—Sanju Samson (CSK) topped the match rankings with 163.0 total points, followed closely by Yashasvi Jaiswal (153.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to -.