India, March 30 -- Beyond the win and the two points, this match provided evidence that how big scoring patterns can still be disrupted by getting a few basics right. A surface that doesn't facilitate swinging through the arc. But more importantly pin-point, run-stifling bowling corridors that force batters to resort to backup plans.

Chennai Super Kings didn't seem to have any though, as Rajasthan Royals bowled them out for 127 before chasing it in 12.1 overs with eight wickets to spare at Guwahati on Monday. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, hammered a 17-ball 52 to send RR on their way to an impressive win on the home turf of new skipper Riyan Parag.

Royals hardly put a foot wrong on a lively pitch that been under covers because of rain. So c...