IPL 2026 comes with a fresh twist as Rajasthan Royals (RR) hosted by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) In the high-octane 3rd match of the 2026 season. Set in the humid heart of Guwahati, this encounter is more than just a battle for initial points, it is a storied battle featuring traded icons and hometown heroes.
The biggest talking point heading into this clash is the blockbuster trade that reshaped both franchises. Sanju SamsonThe long-time face of RR, now wearing the Yellow jersey. In return, the kings secured the legendary Ravindra JadejaGoing back to kindergarten where his IPL journey began Shane Warne In 2008.
Adding to the drama, Rian Parag Takes over as full-time captain for RR, leading his side in front of the home crowd in Guwahati. On the other hand, Ruturaj Gaikwad He is perfectly suited to lead a rebuilt CSK squad that is hungry to get through the disappointing 2025 season.
RR vs CSK, IPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: March 30; 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
- Location: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
RR vs CSK head to head record in IPL
Matches played: 31 | CSK won: 16 | RR won: 15 | No Results/Closed: 0
Barsapara Cricket Stadium
The surface at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is traditionally a battered ghost, characterized by a lack of real bounce and lateral movement once the initial sheen of the new ball wears off. The pitch is historically hard and flat, allowing for consistent stroke play and high-scoring matches. However, the determining factor tomorrow will be the heavy evening dew that often makes the pitch lightning fast and makes it incredibly difficult for the spinners to catch the ball in the second innings. Expect a high-scoring thriller where any target feels dangerous, making the tossing important – the captains will surely be eyeing the trophy first.
Groups
Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (captain), Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav SuryavanshiYashasvi Jaiswal, Aman Rao, Dhruv Jurel, Ravi Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Raj Punja, Vignesh Puthur, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Sushant Mishra, Kuldeep Sen, Brijesh Sharma, Jofraus, Jofraus, * Ferreira*, Kwena Maphaka*, Nandre Burger*, Adam Milne*, Shimron Hetmyer*, Dasun Shanaka*
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Sanju Samson, Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Shivam Dube, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Aman Khan, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurjapneet Singh, Anshul Jamieet Singh, Anshul Camboud, Anshul Camboud Over,* Brevis*, Matt Short*, Spencer Johnson*, Zak Foulkes*, Matt Henry*, Noor Ahmad*, Akeal Hosein*, MS Dhoni
RR vs CSK, IPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- RR win the toss first
- CSK powerplay score: 50-60
- CSK Total Score: 180-190
Case 2:
- CSK wins the toss first
- RR’s power play score: 60-70
- Total score of RR: 190-200
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition
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