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Rajasthan Royals Triumph Over Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 Opener

In the opening match of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals triumphed over Chennai Super Kings with an impressive performance. The highlight was 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored a stunning half-century in just 15 balls, marking a significant milestone in IPL history. This victory sets a strong tone for the Royals as they aim for success in the tournament.
By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 30, 2026, 23:53 IST

Rajasthan Royals' Dominant Victory


In the inaugural match of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals showcased an impressive performance against Chennai Super Kings at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium in Guwahati. The Royals secured a convincing victory, winning by 8 wickets with 47 balls remaining. A standout player was the 15-year-old prodigy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who delivered a remarkable innings, scoring a dazzling half-century.


Sooryavanshi hit 51 runs off just 17 balls, featuring 4 fours and 5 sixes. He achieved his fifty in a mere 15 deliveries, marking the second-fastest half-century in Rajasthan Royals' IPL history. Previously, he had scored a fifty in 17 balls against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025, making him the first player to record multiple fifties for the franchise in under 18 balls.


Here are the fastest half-centuries in Rajasthan Royals' IPL history:



  • 13 - Yashasvi Jaiswal vs KKR, Kolkata, 2023


  • 15 - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs CSK, Guwahati, 2026


  • 17 - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs GT, Jaipur, 2025


  • 18 - Jos Buttler vs DD, Delhi, 2018



Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Achieves Third-Fastest IPL Fifty


Sooryavanshi's performance also placed him among the players with the joint third-fastest half-century in IPL history. He shares this record with notable players such as Yusuf Pathan, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, and Jake Fraser-McGurk. Additionally, he formed a solid 75-run opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, contributing to RR's total of 74 runs during the powerplay. Sooryavanshi had already made headlines in IPL 2025 with a century and two fifties, becoming the youngest player ever to score a century in IPL history.