Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) campaign in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) began on a disappointing note as the team got bowled out for a paltry 127 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwhati on Monday.
RR skipper Riyan Parag won the toss and opted to field first. His decision got validated as the Rajasthan bowlers ran through Chennai's batting order. Rajasthan pacers Nandre Burger, Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma got the early breakthroughs as CSK were reduced to 38/4 inside the Powerplay.
Ravindra Jadeja, returning in Rajasthan colours, struck in the middle overs as CSK stared at the possibility of getting bowled out below 100. However, Jamie Overton's cameo of 43 off 36 balls ensured that Chennai managed to score over 120. Archer, Burger and Jadeja ended picking two wickets each.
Though this total of 127/10 is the team's 20th lowest in history, let's take a look at their 10 lowest totals in all of T20 cricket.
CSK's 10 lowest scores of all-time
| Team | Score | Overs | Opponents | Ground | Date |
| CSK | 79 all-out | 15.2 | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium | May 5, 2013 |
| CSK | 97 all-out | 16.0 | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium | May 12, 2022 |
| CSK | 103/9 | 20.0 | Kolkata Knight Riders | MA Chidambaram Stadium | April 11, 2025 |
| CSK | 109 all-out | 19.0 | Rajasthan Royals | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | May 4, 2008 |
| CSK | 109 all-out | 17.4 | Mumbai Indians | MA Chidambaram Stadium | April 26, 2019 |
| CSK | 110/8 | 20 | Delhi Daredevils | Arun Jaitley Stadium | April 10, 2012 |
| CSK | 111/6 | 20 | Trinidad & Tobago | MA Chidambaram Stadium | Oct. 2, 2011 |
| CSK | 112/8 | 20 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | MA Chidambaram Stadium | May 21, 2008 |
| CSK | 112/9 | 20 | Delhi Daredevils | MA Chidambaram Stadium | April 15, 2010 |
| CSK | 112 all-out | 19.5 | Mumbai Indians | MA Chidambaram Stadium | April 4, 2012 |
Sanju Samson's CSK debut ends in disappointment
There was much anticipation around Sanju Samson making his debut for CSK. However, his debut did not go as planned as he got bowled in the second over of the CSK innings by Burger after scoring six off only seven balls.
The Player of the Tournament in the recently concluded T20 World Cup would be hoping to brush this off as just a minor blip in an otherwise glorious run with the bat.
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