RR vs CSK Match 3 Results

5:41 PM IST That's a wrap from Guwahati - Three games into the 19th season, and all three times, the team chasing has emerged victorious. Well, it is time to sign off from here, but the party in the IPL 2026 has just begun, as up next on Tuesday, 31st March, it will be the Punjab Kings who will kick off their campaign against the Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur. The first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). But as always, our buildup will begin well in advance. Until then, take care, ta-ta!

5:41 PM IST What's next for the two sides? A largely one-sided contest as the Rajasthan Royals surge into an early lead in the long tournament. For CSK, they were outbatted, outbowled and outfielded, and as put by Gaikwad himself, would want to put this bad game aside and start afresh as they head to their den for their next game. They face the Punjab Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday, 3rd April. As for the Rajasthan Royals, they will take a long flight to Ahmedabad to face their neighbours, the Gujarat Titans, on Saturday, 4th April. Both games will be played in the evening, at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT).

5:35 PM IST We want to be a team that plays smart cricket - The captain of the Rajasthan Royals, Riyan Parag says he got a bit lucky with the toss, but adds that the team executed their plans really well. He mentions they knew moisture would play a role and is pleased with how the bowlers performed. Riyan highlights that a lot of preparation has gone into this season, with the ultimate goal of winning the trophy. He adds that they want to be a side that plays smart cricket, and is happy that everyone chipped in. The RR skipper speaks highly of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, mentioning that both he and Jurel were in awe of the way he was batting and are really happy to have him in the team. Parag confirms that the plan is to have Dhruv Jurel at number 3 and Shimron Hetmyer at number 5 this season, and hopes that it works well for them.

5:34 PM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Nandre Burger receives the award for his bowling figures of 2/26 in 4 overs. Says it feels good to contribute to the team and help them get off to a strong start. Reflecting on the conditions, he adds that winning the toss and bowling first worked perfectly in their favour. Having watched previous games and prepared accordingly, he feels the team was well set up to make the most of the opportunity. On the plan of bowling against Sanju Samson, Burger details that the aim was always simple - to get every batter out. He explains that it comes down to using his natural variations and guiding batters into playing shots in areas he wants them to target. Speaking about the dressing room atmosphere, he mentions that not much has changed. Adds that with the same coaching staff and a familiar environment, it is nice to see smiles around and start the tournament on a positive note.

5:31 PM IST Good to get the bad game out of the way early - The skipper of the Chennai Super Kings, Ruturaj Gaikwad says the conditions at the start were really tough, especially facing quality pace from Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger. He adds that even after that, the medium pacers and spinners found some assistance. He feels the team could have done better with the bat and could have shown good batsmanship. Gaikwad calls it one of those days where the wicket was on the tougher side. Believes that with the impact player rule in play, it is never easy to judge what a good score is. Stresses that when batting first, the key is to stay positive and go for your shots when the ball is in your zone. Ruturaj shares that there is no frustration, and the focus is on moving on quickly, with another game coming up in three days. He remains optimistic, saying they will look to improve from here.

5:27 PM IST The man of the moment is up next - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi highlights that he kept his birthday celebrations simple, cutting the cake before heading to bed early to avoid the usual cake-smashing ritual. Speaking about his approach, he explains that the plan was to make the most of the field restrictions. He notes that the pitch was initially sticky, but as the ball got older, it started coming on nicely to the bat. On his batting approach, he adds that while he does think about defense, the strategy for this game was clear - to take the game on during the Powerplay, especially in a low-scoring contest where winning that phase is crucial. Sooryavanshi also mentions that the team management has told him to keep things simple, offering full backing and encouraging him to play his natural game. Says there was no overload of instructions hurled at him. He feels his preparation leading into the match was solid, and he executed his plans well.