IPL 26- Sooryavanshi Storm Dismantles CSK
(Match Report, 31st March , Navneet Bansal, exclusive for Newsroom 7) In match 3, Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 8 wickets.
In a dominant performance at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati last night, the Rajasthan Royals kickstarted their campaign with a clinical victory over the five-time champions. After being put in to bat, CSK struggled against a relentless RR pace attack. Nandre Burger and Jofra Archer (2/19) tore through the top order, while Ravindra Jadeja haunted his former side with 2/18. CSK were bundled out for a meager 127 in 19.4 overs, with Jamie Overton’s 43 being the only resistance.
Chasing 128, 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the headlines. He smashed a historic 15-ball half-century, finishing with 52 runs (5 sixes, 4 fours). RR chased the target in just 12.1 overs.
Player of the Match: Nandre Burger.
*Preview: Last Year’s Finalists Return to the Field (Match 4)*
Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs. Gujarat Titans (GT)
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, Mullanpur | Time: 7:30 PM IST
Tonight, the 2025 runners-up, Punjab Kings, begin their 2026 quest against Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans.
Punjab. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS looks to capitalize on their “home” advantage in Mullanpur. The squad boasts a powerful opening duo in Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, supported by the finishing prowess of Shashank Singh. Their bowling is anchored by local hero Arshdeep Singh and veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.
Gujarat Titans Outlook: The Titans enter with a star-studded lineup featuring Jos Buttler and Glenn Phillips. Their bowling unit, led by Mohammed Siraj and Rashid Khan, will be the ultimate test for the Punjab batters.
The Mullanpur track is expected to be a balanced surface with good bounce, though the evening dew may play a significant factor for the team bowling second.
