Yesterday Match Result: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lights up IPL as RR crush CSK
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, leading the chase. Earlier, RR's bowlers, including Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger, restricted CSK to 127, setting up a commanding win.
The third day of the Indian Premier League 2026 witnessed a sensational start for Rajasthan Royals as teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered on his growing reputation with a blistering half-century to script a dominant eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on Monday. All eyes were on the 15-year-old prodigy, and he did not disappoint. Sooryavanshi smashed a breathtaking 52 off just 17 balls, laced with four boundaries and five towering sixes, as RR chased down a modest target of 128 with a remarkable 7.
5 overs to spare. The left-hander, who had already grabbed global attention with his record-breaking debut season last year, survived an early scare after being dropped off the very first ball he faced. However, he quickly settled in and launched a ferocious counterattack, racing to his fifty in just 15 deliveries.
Reflecting on his approach, Sooryavanshi said he balances attack with caution but emphasised the importance of the powerplay. “I do think about defence, but today our plan was to control the game in the powerplay because in a small chase, that phase is crucial,” he said. His fearless hitting included consecutive sixes off Noor Ahmad, sending the home crowd into a frenzy before he eventually fell to a sharp catch in the deep.
Bowlers set up commanding win Earlier, RR’s decision to bowl first paid off handsomely as their attack dismantled CSKs batting lineup. Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger and Ravindra Jadeja claimed two wickets each to bundle out Chennai for 127 in 19. 4 overs.