IPL 2026, RR vs CSK Today Match: Rajasthan Royals produced a disciplined bowling performance to bundle out Chennai Super Kings for 127 in 19.4 overs in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the ACA Stadium on Monday.
Pacers Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger set the tone by ripping through Chennai’s top order, while allrounder Ravindra Jadeja struck twice in the middle overs to maintain control.
Chennai, missing the experienced presence of MS Dhoni and Dewald Brevis, struggled on a red-soil surface that offered early movement following pre-match drizzle.
Burger made the initial breakthrough, dismissing Sanju Samson for 6 with a delivery that shaped away to hit the off stump. Archer followed by removing captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was bowled for 6 after backing away and missing a straight delivery.
The early damage worsened when Ayush Mhatre fell for a golden duck, gloving a bouncer from Burger to wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, leaving Chennai reeling in the power-play.
Matthew Short struggled to get going and was dismissed for 2 by Sandeep Sharma, chipping a slower ball to mid-wicket as Chennai ended the power-play at 41 for 4.
Sarfaraz Khan, introduced as an impact substitute, attempted a counterattack with a brief 17 before falling lbw to Jadeja. The left-arm spinner then removed Shivam Dube, who holed out to long-off, as Chennai’s middle order collapsed.
Further setbacks followed as Kartik Sharma was trapped lbw for 18, Noor Ahmad edged behind, and Matt Henry fell to a googly from Ravi Bishnoi, reducing Chennai to 84 for 8.
Lower-order batter Jamie Overton provided late resistance with a fighting 43 off 36 balls, adding valuable runs alongside Anshul Kamboj to push Chennai past the 120 mark. However, Overton was eventually run out amid a mix-up, ending Chennai’s innings at a below-par total.
Jadeja finished with figures of 2 for 18, while Archer (2 for 19) and Burger (2 wickets) led the pace attack in a collective effort that put Rajasthan firmly in control under captain Riyan Parag.
Brief scores:
Chennai Super Kings 127 all out in 19.4 overs (Jamie Overton 43, Kartik Sharma 18; Ravindra Jadeja 2-18, Jofra Archer 2-19) vs Rajasthan Royals.