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A sensational innings from teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi powered Rajasthan Royals to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 clash on Monday.
Chasing a modest 128, Rajasthan cruised to 128 for 2 in emphatic fashion, with Sooryavanshi smashing a breathtaking 52 off just 17 balls. He was well supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who remained unbeaten on 38.
CSK’s Batting Woes Continue
CSK’s struggles with the bat resurfaced yet again. After being asked to bat first, they stumbled to 41 for 4 in the powerplay — a collapse reminiscent of their disappointing 2025 season.
Early breakthroughs from Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger dismantled the top order. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson both fell cheaply, while the middle order failed to recover.
Jadeja Haunts Former Side
Former CSK star Ravindra Jadeja, now turning out for Rajasthan, delivered a crucial spell. He struck twice in his first over, dismissing Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dube, finishing with figures of 2 for 18.
His fiery spell reduced CSK to 57 for 6, putting them on the brink of a sub-100 total.
Overton’s Resistance
Amid the collapse, Jamie Overton stood tall with a gritty 43 off 36 balls. He stitched a crucial 33-run last-wicket partnership with Anshul Kamboj to push CSK to 127 — a total that still looked below par.
Sooryavanshi Steals the Show
The chase belonged entirely to Sooryavanshi. Given a life on the very first ball when a catch was dropped, the 15-year-old unleashed a brutal counterattack.
He raced to a half-century in just 15 balls — one of the fastest in IPL history — hammering five sixes with remarkable ease. His fearless hitting dismantled CSK’s bowling attack and effectively ended the contest within the powerplay.
Sooryavanshi was eventually dismissed for 52 by Kamboj, who also removed Dhruv Jurel, but the damage had already been done.
Comfortable Finish
Jaiswal and captain Riyan Parag (14*) calmly completed the chase, sealing a comprehensive win with plenty of overs to spare.
Statement Victory for RR
The dominant performance highlighted Rajasthan’s bowling strength and explosive batting potential, while CSK were left searching for answers after yet another batting collapse early in the season.
