Final result
Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets
Player of the match: N Burger
Result · Indian Premier League
Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · CSK 16–16 RRVenue par · 188Chase success · 48%POTM · N Burger
Match preview & overview
Rajasthan Royals cruise to 8-wicket win as Chennai Super Kings collapse to 127 all out
Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets in Guwahati on 30 March 2026, completing one of the more straightforward chases of the IPL season. Chennai were bowled out for 127, a total that fell 61 runs short of Barsapara's average first-innings score of 188. Rajasthan's reply was equally emphatic: 74 runs from the powerplay without losing a wicket, and the remaining 54 runs from the middle overs at a cost of just 2 wickets. The match did not reach the death overs for the chasing side. N Burger was named player of the match for his contribution with the ball.
The contest was decided in the powerplay of Chennai's innings. Four wickets fell for 41 runs in the first six overs, and from there the innings never found stability. The middle phase produced 52 runs but at a further cost of 4 wickets, leaving the lower order to add 34 in the death. Rajasthan then made light of the target, beginning their chase at a rate that made the result feel inevitable from around the ninth over.
Rajasthan won the toss and chose to field, a decision backed by historical precedent at this ground. The pitch behaved in a way consistent with that preference, assisting the bowling side early and producing a first-innings score well below venue norms.
Pitch report & venue insights
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati — 25-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2017–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
25
T20 matches hosted
188
Avg 1st-innings score
164
Avg 2nd-innings score
48%
Chase success rate
48
Avg powerplay runs
76%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
32 completed meetings, level at 16–16
Seasons 2007–2026
Series standing
Chennai Super Kings
Rajasthan Royals32
Total meetings
0
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102026RR won by 8 wickets
2025RR won by 6 wickets
2025RR won by 6 runs
2024CSK won by 5 wickets
2023RR won by 32 runs
2023RR won by 3 runs
2022RR won by 5 wickets
2021RR won by 7 wickets
2021CSK won by 45 runs
2020RR won by 7 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
CSK's powerplay implosion set the tone
Chennai Super Kings lost 4 wickets inside the powerplay for just 41 runs, a total well below Barsapara's average powerplay score of 47. From that position, a competitive total was always going to be difficult to construct. They were eventually bowled out for 127.
Angle 02
Royals' powerplay of 74/0 made the chase trivial
Angle 03
Burger takes player of the match
Angle 04
Rajasthan's toss decision paid off immediately
Angle 05
Head-to-head now tilts Rajasthan's way recently
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more differentiation than outright result lines given how decisively powerplay phases shaped both innings here.
- Player performance markets around bowlers could be worth monitoring in future CSK vs RR fixtures: this match's player of the match went to a bowler, continuing a pattern at Barsapara where first-innings bowling can define the game.
- Toss-linked markets carry some context at this venue: teams have elected to field 73 per cent of the time at Barsapara, and that preference was validated again in this fixture.
- In future meetings, markets for runs in the powerplay may reflect an edge for whichever side bats second, given the chasing team's 74-run opening six overs here against a venue average of 47.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
Who won the CSK vs RR IPL match on 30 March 2026?
Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets. They chased down Chennai Super Kings' total of 127 all out, reaching 128 for 2. The chase was wrapped up without entering the death overs, meaning Rajasthan did not lose a single wicket in the powerplay or the death phase.
What was the score in the CSK vs RR match at Guwahati?
Chennai Super Kings were bowled out for 127. Rajasthan Royals replied with 128 for 2 to win with 8 wickets in hand. CSK's innings fell well short of Barsapara's average first-innings score of 188 across 25 matches at the venue.
Who was player of the match in CSK vs RR on 30 March 2026?
N Burger was named player of the match. His bowling contribution was central to limiting Chennai Super Kings to 127 all out, with CSK losing wickets across all three phases of their innings.
What is the head-to-head record between CSK and Rajasthan Royals?
Across 32 IPL meetings, the sides are level overall with 16 wins each and no no-results. In recent form, however, Rajasthan Royals have won four of the last five encounters, including both matches played in 2025.
Where to watch CSK vs Rajasthan Royals IPL matches in the UK?
IPL fixtures are broadcast in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can also stream via Sky Go or purchase a NOW TV day pass. Matches typically start in the early afternoon or early evening UK time depending on the Indian Standard Time schedule.
What is the Barsapara Cricket Stadium average score in T20 cricket?
Across 25 T20 matches at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, the average first-innings score is 188 and the average second-innings score is 164. The average powerplay produces 47 runs, and death-over scoring averages 39. Teams have chosen to field first 73 per cent of the time, and chasing sides win approximately 46 per cent of the time.
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- Ruturaj Gaikwad — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source