Final result
Rajasthan Royals won by 32 runs
Player of the match: YBK Jaiswal
Result · Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · RR 16–16 CSKVenue par · 165Chase success · 64%POTM · YBK Jaiswal
Match preview & overview
Royals' 202 proves too much as CSK fall 32 runs short in Jaipur
Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 32 runs at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on 27 April 2023. Winning the toss, Rajasthan chose to bat and posted 202/5, driven by a blistering powerplay of 64 runs without loss. CSK, chasing 203, never matched that tempo: they managed just 42 runs in their powerplay for the loss of a wicket and finished on 170/6. Yashasvi Jaiswal was named Player of the Match. The result moved Rajasthan Royals to 17 wins in the all-time head-to-head against Chennai, breaking a tie that had stood at 16 apiece across 32 meetings.
Rajasthan's innings divided cleanly into three phases, each productive in its own way. The 64-run powerplay set the foundation; the middle overs produced 75 runs for the loss of three wickets; and the death overs contributed 63 runs at the cost of two. That last phase, in particular, pushed the total from competitive to demanding. CSK's middle overs were their strongest phase, yielding 83 runs from overs seven to fifteen, but the powerplay deficit was too large to overcome. Their death overs added just 45 runs.
Pitch report & venue insights
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur — 97-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2006–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
97
T20 matches hosted
165
Avg 1st-innings score
153
Avg 2nd-innings score
64%
Chase success rate
43
Avg powerplay runs
60%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
32 completed meetings, level at 16–16
Seasons 2007–2026
Series standing
Rajasthan Royals
Chennai Super Kings32
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
RR's powerplay was decisive: 64 runs without loss
Rajasthan Royals raced to 64 runs in the first six overs without losing a wicket, comfortably above the venue's average powerplay return of 46. That platform put the target well beyond what Sawai Mansingh typically demands and set up a total of 202/5.
Angle 02
CSK's powerplay cost them the chase
Angle 03
YBK Jaiswal took the Player of the Match award
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202/5 well above Sawai Mansingh norms
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Rivalry perfectly split before this fixture
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may carry more interest than outright result lines at Sawai Mansingh, given the ground consistently produces individual batting performances above its average first-innings score of 165.
- Powerplay runs markets are historically skewed at this venue; the average of 46 is a reference point, but RR's 64 and CSK's 42 in this match illustrate the wide range of outcomes.
- Toss markets are worth contextual attention at Sawai Mansingh: the ground's chasing side wins 64% of matches, yet Rajasthan won here after electing to bat first.
- Death-overs bowling performance tends to swing match outcomes at this ground; both sides scored between 45 and 63 in the final phase, suggesting that market is volatile and worth tracking rather than assuming.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings
Who won the Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings IPL match on 27 April 2023?
Rajasthan Royals won by 32 runs at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. RR posted 202/5 batting first; CSK were restricted to 170/6 in reply.
Who was Player of the Match in RR vs CSK on 27 April 2023?
YBK Jaiswal (Yashasvi Jaiswal) was named Player of the Match for his contribution at the top of Rajasthan Royals' batting order during the powerplay.
What is the head-to-head record between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings?
As of this match, the sides had met 32 times in total, with 16 wins each. Rajasthan's victory here edged them ahead in the overall tally. In the last five meetings, RR have won four times.
Where can I watch IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go or a NOW TV day pass. Match start times from India are typically 14:30 BST (afternoon games) or 19:30 BST (evening games).
What is Sawai Mansingh Stadium's average first-innings score?
Across 97 IPL matches at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the average first-innings score is 165. Rajasthan's 202/5 in this match was 37 runs above that benchmark.
What was CSK's score chasing 203 in Jaipur?
Chennai Super Kings were bowled out for 170/6, falling 32 runs short of the target. They struggled in the powerplay, scoring just 42 runs for the loss of one wicket, and never recovered the required rate.
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Photo credits (3)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Virat Kohli — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- James Faulkner — photo by Eoin_Morgan_and_James_Faulkner.jpg: Nic Redhead from Birmingham, UK derivative work: StAnselm, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source