RR vs CSK — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl 2026 • CSK won the match by 11 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl 2026, RR took on CSK on May 31, 2026, 09:45 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: CSK won the match by 11 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 303 runs and 20 wickets fall between CSK (157/10 in 14.2 overs) and RR (146/10 in 13.2 overs).
2. CSK Innings Breakdown (157/10)
Batting in the first innings, CSK finished on 157/10 from 14.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.95 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, CSK accumulated 67 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Ayush Matre spearheaded the batting effort with 37 runs off 19 balls (including 6 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 194.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Rutraj Gaikwad, who contributed 25 runs off 10 deliveries, while Noor Ahmed added 23 (9b). The bowling side conceded 32 extra runs (wides: 11, no-balls: 0, byes: 5, leg-byes: 16). With the ball in the first innings, Ravindra Jadeja led the bowling figures with 3/21 in 3.0 overs (economy 7.00), assisted by Brijesh Sharma (2/22 in 3.0 overs).
3. RR Chase & Second Innings Summary (146/10)
Pursuing a target of 158 runs for victory, RR recorded 146/10 in 13.2 overs at a scoring rate of 10.95 runs per over. Riyan Parag anchored the chase for RR with 43 runs from 18 balls (8 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 238.9), alongside Donovan Ferreira who chipped in with 40 off 23 balls. Defending the total, Anushal Kamboj delivered a key spell of 3/35 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 11.67, while Matt Henry finished with 3/49 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Riyan Parag and Donovan Ferreira (RR), who combined for 45 runs off 22 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Khaleel Ahmed 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—Ravindra Jadeja (RR) topped the match rankings with 134.0 total points, followed closely by Anushal Kamboj (104.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Anushal Kamboj .