Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a 15-ball half-century after an impressive show from the bowlers, setting up an emphatic eight-wicket win for Rajasthan Royals in their IPL opener against a sluggish Chennai Super Kings.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in response continued his explosive show and smashed the third fastest half-century in IPL history. His 17-ball 52 set the tone for Royals, who wrapped up the show in just 12.1 overs to win the match by eight wickets.

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CSK miss Dhoni’s control as RR beat them easily. Top order collapse and weak bowling lead to heavy defeat in IPL 2026 clash in Guwahati.

Rajasthan Royals kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign with a dominant eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the show with a blistering 52 off just 17 balls,

Jamie Overton broke an MS Dhoni record with a 43-run effort, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Chennai Super Kings from collapsing to 127 against the Rajasthan Royals. RR then chased down the modest target comfortably,

CSK memes trend as Chennai Super Kings suffer a shocking batting collapse against RR in IPL 2026, sparking fan reactions online.

RR will have a strong batting line-up to boast, just like in IPL 2025, and with the addition of players like Ravindra Jadeja and Dasun Shanaka, they will hope to overcome their middle-order concerns. While RR’s pace bowling looks complete, they may have some trouble finding the right combination in the spin department.

Rajasthan Royals thrashed Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati with a complete all-round show. The bowlers bowled CSK out for a meagre 127, while the batters made a mockery of the chase. RR have shattered a 12-year-old record with their win.

CSK continue their miserable show in the powerplays from IPL 2025 in their first match against RR in IPL 2026.