India, March 31 -- Rajasthan Royals began their IPL 2026 campaign with a commanding victory, making a strong statement by outplaying five-time champions Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati. The match also marked the official start of Riyan Parag's tenure as RR's full-time captain as his team won the match by 8 wickets with 7.5 overs to spare. Previously, Parag had only stepped in as stand-in skipper whenever Sanju Samson was unavailable. This time, however, he was appointed the permanent leader, taking charge of the team's strategy and planning ahead of the tournament. Parag's leadership was evident in the way the Royals executed their game plan, with smart decisions and aggressive tactics that set the tone for the season, signalling a new er...