CSK vs RR Highlights 3rd Match IPL 2026 | RR Dominate with 8-Wicket Win
The CSK vs RR Highlights 3rd Match IPL 2026 saw Rajasthan Royals deliver a dominant performance against Chennai Super Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. A strong bowling effort followed by an explosive chase ensured a comfortable win for RR.
Batting first, Chennai Super Kings were bowled out for 127 in 19.4 overs, struggling to build partnerships. In response, Rajasthan Royals chased down the target in just 12.1 overs, securing a convincing 8-wicket win.
CSK vs RR Highlights 3rd Match IPL 2026
- Chennai Super Kings: 127 all out (19.4 overs)
- Jamie Overton top-scored with 43 (36)
- RR bowlers kept things tight throughout
- Rajasthan Royals: 128/2 (12.1 overs)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 52 (17)
- RR won by 8 wickets in dominant fashion
Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Overview
Chennai Super Kings had a difficult outing with the bat, as they were restricted to 127. Apart from Jamie Overton’s 43, the batting lineup failed to capitalize, losing wickets at regular intervals.
Rajasthan Royals’ bowling attack was disciplined, with Jofra Archer leading the charge, supported well by the rest of the unit to keep CSK under pressure.
In the chase, RR came out aggressively. Vaibhav Suryavanshi played a stunning knock, taking the game away in the powerplay itself. The Royals maintained a high run rate and comfortably finished the match with plenty of overs to spare.
Chennai Super Kings Playing XI
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Matthew Short, Sarfaraz Khan, Kartik Sharma, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj
Rajasthan Royals Playing XI
CSK vs RR Match Detail
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Ground | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Toss | RR won the Toss and decided to bowl |
| Series | Indian Premier League |
| Season | 2026 |
| Player of the Match | Nandre Burger (RR) – 2/26 (4 overs) |
| Points | Rajasthan Royals 2, Chennai Super Kings 0 |
| Match Day | 30 March 2026 |
| Format | T20 |
CSK vs RR Match Summary
Chennai Super Kings: 127 all out (19.4 overs)
Top Batter: Jamie Overton – 43 (36)
Rajasthan Royals: 128/2 (12.1 overs)
Top Performer: Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 52 (17)
Result
Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets
Player of the Match
Key Match Insight
The biggest difference in this match was Rajasthan Royals’ dominant powerplay and aggressive intent during the chase. While CSK struggled to build momentum, RR capitalized early and finished the game quickly.
FAQs
Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 52 runs off 17 balls.
CSK scored 127, and RR chased it with 128/2 in 12.1 overs.
Nandre Burger was named Player of the Match for his impressive bowling performance of 2/26 in 4 overs.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was the top scorer with a quickfire 52 runs off 17 balls.