Chennai Super Kings started their IPL 2026 season on a disappointing note, suffering a collapse with the bat against Rajasthan Royals at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. Key players like Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube could only manage to score six runs each, while Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, and Nandre Burger picked up two wickets each.
To stay updated on the match, fans can follow live updates on the Sportstar website. CSK faces an uphill battle to secure a victory from this point, as they may need to break the record for the lowest total defended in IPL history. The current record is held by Punjab Kings, who defended a total of 111 against Kolkata Knight Riders last year.
Some of the lowest totals successfully defended in IPL history include Chennai Super Kings defending 116 all out against Kings XI Punjab in Durban in 2009, Sunrisers Hyderabad defending 118 all out against Mumbai Indians in Mumbai in 2018, and Kings XI Punjab defending 119/8 against Mumbai Indians in Durban in 2009.
The match between CSK and Rajasthan Royals is proving to be a challenging one for CSK, but fans are hopeful for a turnaround. The article was published on March 30, 2026.
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