Cricket t20
Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals: Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets
Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets
Indian Premier League · Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati · June 13, 2026
Rajasthan Royals won
Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets
Match Summary
**Rajasthan Royals** defeated **Chennai Super Kings** in this T20 match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, Guwahati.
**Result:** Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets
**Toss:** Rajasthan Royals elected to field
**Chennai Super Kings:** 127/10 (20.0 overs)
**Rajasthan Royals:** 128/2 (13.2 overs)
Why the Loser Lost
the team had defensive difficulties in the 4th over — the batting side suffered a collapse of 3 wickets for 17 runs. the team faced pressure in the 2nd over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 3rd and 4th overs. the team faced pressure in the 3rd over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 4th and 5th overs.
Scorecard Summary
**Chennai Super Kings — 127/10 (20.0 overs)**
- J Overton 43 (36) [2x4, 2x6] SR: 119.4 — run out
- Kartik Sharma 18 (15) [1x6] SR: 120.0 — lbw
- SN Khan 17 (12) [2x4, 1x6] SR: 141.7 — lbw
- A Kamboj 7 (9) [1x4] SR: 77.8 — not out
- S Dube 6 (4) [1x6] SR: 150.0 — caught
- *...and 6 more*
- RA Jadeja 3-0-19-2 (Econ: 6.33)
- JC Archer 4-0-20-2 (Econ: 5.00)
- Sandeep Sharma 2.4-0-23-2 (Econ: 8.62)
- N Burger 4-0-32-2 (Econ: 8.00)
**Rajasthan Royals — 128/2 (13.2 overs)**
- V Suryavanshi 52 (17) [4x4, 5x6] SR: 305.9 — caught
- YBK Jaiswal 38 (36) [3x4, 1x6] SR: 105.6 — not out
- Dhruv Jurel 18 (9) [4x4] SR: 200.0 — bowled
- R Parag 14 (11) [1x4, 1x6] SR: 127.3 — not out
- A Kamboj 3-0-27-2 (Econ: 9.00)
- MW Short 0.1-0-1-0 (Econ: 6.00)
- J Overton 1-0-14-0 (Econ: 14.00)
- KK Ahmed 3-0-18-0 (Econ: 6.00)
The decisive phases of this contest were the 4th over, the 2nd over, the 3rd over, and the 8th over. the team faced pressure in the 8th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 9th and 9th overs. the team faced pressure in the 8th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 9th and 9th overs.
Key Performers
V Suryavanshi
V Suryavanshi: 52 off 17 (4x4, 5x6)
batter J Overton
J Overton: 43 off 36 (2x4, 2x6)
batter YBK Jaiswal
YBK Jaiswal: 38 off 36 (3x4, 1x6)
batter JC Archer
JC Archer: 2/20 (4 ov)
bowler RA Jadeja
RA Jadeja: 2/19 (3 ov)
bowler Ravi Bishnoi
Ravi Bishnoi: 1/16 (3 ov)
bowler Sandeep Sharma
Sandeep Sharma: 2/23 (2.4 ov)
bowler N Burger
N Burger: 2/32 (4 ov)
bowler Brijesh Sharma
Brijesh Sharma: 1/17 (3 ov)
bowler A Kamboj
A Kamboj: 2/27 (3 ov)
bowlerTurning Points
- **Collapse** (over 3): Collapse: 3 wickets for 17 runs (SV Samson, RD Gaikwad, A Mhatre)
- **Wicket Cluster** (over 1): Wicket cluster in overs 2-3 (SV Samson, RD Gaikwad)
- **Wicket Cluster** (over 2): Wicket cluster in overs 3-4 (RD Gaikwad, A Mhatre)
- **Wicket Cluster** (over 7): Wicket cluster in overs 8-8 (SN Khan, S Dube)
- **Partnership** (over 0): 75-run partnership between V Suryavanshi and YBK Jaiswal from over 1
Innings Phases
**Chennai Super Kings:**
- Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 41 runs, 4 wickets at 6.8 RPO
- Middle (Ov 7-15): 52 runs, 4 wickets at 5.8 RPO
- Death (Ov 16-20): 34 runs, 2 wickets at 7.3 RPO
**Rajasthan Royals:**
- Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 74 runs, 0 wickets at 12.3 RPO
- Middle (Ov 7-15): 54 runs, 2 wickets at 8.8 RPO
Bowling Analysis
**Rajasthan Royals:**
- RA Jadeja 3-0-19-2 (Econ: 6.33)
- JC Archer 4-0-20-2 (Econ: 5.00)
- Sandeep Sharma 2.4-0-23-2 (Econ: 8.62)
- N Burger 4-0-32-2 (Econ: 8.00)
- Ravi Bishnoi 3-0-16-1 (Econ: 5.33)
- Brijesh Sharma 3-0-17-1 (Econ: 5.67)
**Chennai Super Kings:**
- A Kamboj 3-0-27-2 (Econ: 9.00)
- MW Short 0.1-0-1-0 (Econ: 6.00)
- J Overton 1-0-14-0 (Econ: 14.00)
- KK Ahmed 3-0-18-0 (Econ: 6.00)
- Noor Ahmad 2-0-28-0 (Econ: 14.00)
- MJ Henry 3-0-40-0 (Econ: 13.33)
Conclusion
Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings — Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets. The victory was built on V Suryavanshi: 52 off 17 (4x4, 5x6). Chennai Super Kings posted 127/10 and Rajasthan Royals replied with 128/2.
Rajasthan Royals made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 9.83 (1w). Rajasthan Royals performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 19: impact 0.99. In a critical phase, Rajasthan Royals put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 10: impact 0.81.
Execution Errors
Against the backdrop of Noor Ahmad's the death overs difficulties, Noor Ahmad conceded at an economy of 14.0 in 2 overs. MJ Henry faced challenges in the death overs, where MJ Henry conceded at an economy of 13.3 in 3 overs.
Strategic Successes
Rajasthan Royals steadied things in a critical phase — Acceleration partnership: 75 runs (12.16 RPO). Chennai Super Kings steadied things in a critical phase — Rescue partnership: 31 runs (7.75 RPO).