Rajasthan Royals Vs Chennai Super Kings Scorecard: Aggression, Records and Memorable Highlights
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The Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings rivalry is one of the IPL’s most competitive and entertaining contests. Since 2008, these two sides have produced high-scoring thrillers, tactical battles, and memorable finishes. Featuring stars like MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Sanju Samson, and Jos Buttler, this fixture consistently delivers drama, strong batting performances, and closely fought matches that keep fans engaged every season.
Match Overview: RR vs CSK (March 30, 2026)
Match Detail
Information
Venue
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Result
Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets (with 47 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (52 runs off 17 balls)
Scorecard Breakdown
Chennai Super Kings Innings (127 All Out in 19.4 Overs)
Batter
Dismissal
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Jamie Overton
Run Out
43
36
2
2
119.44
Kartik Sharma
lbw b Brijesh Sharma
18
15
0
1
120.00
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
b Jofra Archer
6
11
1
0
54.55
Sanju Samson (wk)
b Nandre Burger
6
7
1
0
85.71
Shivam Dube
c Ravi Bishnoi b Ravindra Jadeja
6
4
0
1
150.00
Bowler
Overs
Maidens
Runs
Wickets
Economy
Jofra Archer
4.0
0
19
2
4.75
Ravindra Jadeja
3.0
0
18
2
6.00
Nandre Burger
4.0
0
26
2
6.50
Ravi Bishnoi
3.0
0
16
1
5.33
Rajasthan Royals Innings (128/2 in 12.1 Overs)
Batter
Dismissal
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
c Tushar Deshpande b Mukesh Choudhary
52
17
4
5
305.88
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Not Out
38
36
3
1
105.56
Riyan Parag (c)
Not Out
14
11
1
1
127.27
Head-to-Head Records & Statistics
Stat Category
Record Details
Total Matches Played
32 games
Rajasthan Royals Wins
16 wins
Chennai Super Kings Wins
16 wins
Highest Score (CSK)
246/5 (Chennai, 2010)
Lowest Score (CSK)
109 all out (Jaipur, 2008)
Longest Win Streak
4 matches (Rajasthan Royals, 2021-2023)
Memorable Highlights & Iconic Encounters
Year / Match
Context
Key Highlights
2008 Final
Inaugural IPL Title Clash
Yusuf Pathan scored 56 and took 3/22; RR won on the last ball.
2010 Match
Highest Scoring Festival
CSK set 246; RR smashed 223 in reply with Ojha scoring 94.
2026 Match
The Birthday Powerplay Blitz
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a 15-ball fifty to crush CSK.
Player Fantasy Points Breakdown (RR vs CSK Match 3)
Calculated based on standard T20 fantasy cricket rules (Base Runs/Wickets + Strike Rate/Economy bonuses + Boundaries):
Player
Team
Primary Contribution
Key Performance Metric
Estimated Fantasy Points
Nandre Burger
RR
Bowling
2 Wickets (Econ: 6.50) + Player of the Match
86 pts
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
RR
Batting
52 runs (17 balls) • 4 Fours • 5 Sixes
84 pts
Jofra Archer
RR
Bowling
2 Wickets (Econ: 4.75)
62 pts
Ravindra Jadeja
RR
All-Rounder
2 Wickets (Econ: 6.00)
56 pts
Jamie Overton
CSK
Batting
43 runs (36 balls) • 2 Fours • 2 Sixes
55 pts
Yashasvi Jaiswal
RR
Batting
38* runs (36 balls) • 3 Fours • 1 Six
49 pts
Kartik Sharma
CSK
Batting
18 runs (15 balls) • 1 Six
23 pts
Riyan Parag
RR
Captain/Batting
14* runs (11 balls) • 1 Four • 1 Six
22 pts
Key Head-to-Head Player Matchups (Historical & Current)
Tactical parameters showing how core players fare against each other in this rivalry:
Jadeja’s restrictive line often coaxes Dube into picking the wrong ball to slog.
Jofra Archer
Ruturaj Gaikwad
34
38
3
111.76
Archer controls Gaikwad early in the powerplay with high-pace hard lengths.
Mukesh Choudhary
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
12
35
1
291.66
Extreme high-risk matchup; Sooryavanshi attacks but Choudhary has found the edge.
Ravi Bishnoi
Sanju Samson
22
28
1
127.27
Bishnoi forces Samson to play square by pulling his length back out of the driving zone.
The Definitive RR vs CSK Rivalry Masterclass
Metric / Aspect
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
IPL Titles
1 Title (2008)
5 Titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)
Head-to-Head Wins
16 Wins
16 Wins
Highest Score in Rivalry
223/5 (2010)
246/5 (2010)
Lowest Score in Rivalry
126/8 (2013)
109 All Out (2008)
Most Runs
Sanju Samson (Overall)
Suresh Raina (Historical)
Most Wickets
Ravindra Jadeja / Shane Watson
Ravichandran Ashwin / Dwayne Brav
All-Time Greatest Combined XI (Rivalry Legends)
This ultimate dream team is selected based strictly on historical impact, match-winning performances, and legendary status specifically within matches played between RR and CSK.
Batting Order
Player
Franchise Legend For
Core Role in Rivalry
1
Shane Watson
Both (RR & CSK)
Smashed hundreds for both teams against each other.
2
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rajasthan Royals
Dominated CSK’s spinners at a 150+ career strike rate.
3
Suresh Raina
Chennai Super Kings
The all-time highest run-scorer in early franchise clashes.
4
Sanju Samson
Rajasthan Royals
Striking powerhouse who anchored multiple 200+ run chases.
5
Yusuf Pathan
Rajasthan Royals
The definitive MVP of the historic 2008 Inaugural Final.
6
MS Dhoni (c & wk)
Chennai Super Kings
Finished a dozen tight last-over thrillers against Rajasthan.
7
Ravindra Jadeja
Both (RR & CSK)
Started with RR’s 2008 squad; became a CSK bowling icon.
8
Ravichandran Ashwin
Both (CSK & RR)
Suffocated run rates with masterclass spell-binding spin.
9
Dwayne Bravo
Chennai Super Kings
The primary death-overs weapon against Royals’ power hitters.
10
Shane Warne
Rajasthan Royals
Tactical mastermind who engineered the ultimate 2008 upset.
11
Sohail Tanvir
Rajasthan Royals
Took a legendary 6/14 spell against CSK in the opening season.
Golden Moments: The 3 Greatest Trilogies
1. The Ultimate Underdog Fairytale (2008)
The Context: Heavyweight favorites CSK faced Shane Warne’s young “Scrap Attack” Rajasthan team.
The Climax: Coming down to the very last ball of the tournament, Sohail Tanvir hit a single off Lakshmipathy Balaji to crown RR the first-ever IPL Champions.
2. The Murali Vijay Carnage & The 469-Run Fest (2010)
The Context: CSK posted a mountain total of 246/5 behind a ferocious 127 runs from Murali Vijay.
The Climax: Instead of backing down, RR produced an aggressive masterclass via Naman Ojha (94*) and Shane Watson (60), finishing on 223/5 in an epic display of T20 fearlessness.
3. The Sandeep Sharma Last-Over Ice (2023)
The Context: CSK needed 21 runs off the final over at Chepauk, with MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja at the crease.
The Climax: After getting hit for two massive sixes by Dhoni, RR’s Sandeep Sharma nailed three consecutive perfect yorkers under maximum pressure to secure a 3-run victory.
Historical Head-to-Head Win Trajectory
Era / Block
Total Matches
Rajasthan Royals Wins
Chennai Super Kings Wins
Dominant Team
Early Years (2008–2013)
13
5
8
Chennai Super Kings
Mid Era (2014–2020)
10
5
5
Evenly Balanced
Modern Era (2021–2026)
9
6
3
Rajasthan Royals
FAQs:
1. When did the RR vs CSK rivalry begin? It started in the inaugural 2008 IPL season and has remained a regular and competitive matchup ever since.
2. Which team has the better head-to-head record? Chennai Super Kings hold a slight overall edge, though Rajasthan Royals have produced several memorable wins and close contests.
3. What are the highest scores in RR vs CSK matches? Both teams have posted 200+ totals in multiple games, especially in recent high-scoring seasons of the IPL.
4. Who are the standout players in this rivalry? MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, and Suresh Raina for CSK; Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, and all-round contributions for RR have delivered impactful performances.
5. Why is Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings exciting for fans? The clash features aggressive batting, clever bowling strategies, frequent close finishes, and strong fan bases, ensuring high drama every time the two sides meet.
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