Rajasthan Royals wins their opener against CSK by 16 runs

Rajasthan Royals has won their opener against Chennai Super Kings by 16 runs. Jofra Archer's cameo can be said was the differentiator. MS Dhoni smashed 3 consecutive sixes in the end but it was too late by then. Faf du Plessis played a valiant knock but unlucky for him that he ended up on the losing side.

Steve Smith would be happy captain today. A good all-round performance from his team. They have got that confidene to get going in the IPL 2020 and just remember that Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes were not part of this winning team today. Rahul Tewatia has emerged as teh dark-horse for RR. The UAE pitches are spinner friendly and he would be a happy man thinking about it today.

It's too late but



Dhoni has hit a six on the 3rd ball of the final over. He follows it with another six over mic-wicket. The six goes into the parking lot. Hit another one to make it 3 in a row.

After winning the ‘El Classico’ against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2020 opener, Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with Steve Smith’s Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, September 22. For the Royals, this fixture will be their opening game in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League. MS Dhoni’s 3-time IPL champions side have a 4-1 head to head record against the Rajasthan Royals. Last year, Chennai won both headers against the Rajasthan-based franchise. Both captains, MS Dhoni and Steve Smith seemed pumped up for the marquee T20 league competition.