Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match number 3. Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on March 30 at Baraspara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
RR had a disappointing IPL 2025 campaign and finished ninth in the standings. Moving into this season, they have strengthened their team by bringing in Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. However, Curran has been ruled out due to injury, with Dasun Shanaka named in his place. Rajasthan will be keen to start their campaign on a strong note, especially in front of their home crowd, and get the first two points.
Meanwhile, CSK also faced difficulties in the IPL 2025 season and finished at the bottom of the points table. The five-time champions will be without MS Dhoni, who is unavailable, and Sanju Samson is expected to take over the wicketkeeping duties. Chennai will be determined to leave last season behind and start the new edition on a positive note by registering a win.
RR vs CSK: Match Details
| match | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, match 03ipl 2026 |
| venue | Baraspara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| date time | Monday, March 30, 7:30 pm (IST) |
| Live broadcast and streaming details | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App and Website) |
Pitch Report: Baraspara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Baraspara Cricket Stadium favors teams bowling first, as the presence of dew makes chasing the target easier in lights. The surface is expected to provide good support for the batsmen in both the innings. Bowlers must maintain a disciplined line and length, he said, as the slightest mistake is likely to be punished on this batting-friendly pitch.
RR vs CSK: Head-to-head record
| matches played | 32 |
| RR won | 16 |
| CSK won | 16 |
| tie/nr | 0 |
| stability for the first time | May 04, 2008 (RR Won) |
| Latest fixtures | May 20, 2025 (RR Won) |
RR vs CSK: Predicted Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Joffra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Adam Milne.
Impact Player: Aman Rao Perla
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brewis, Shivam Dubey, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj, Rahul Chahar, Noor Ahmed, Khaleel Ahmed.
Impact Player: Karthik Sharma
RR vs CSK: Probable best performers of the match
Probable best batsman: Ruturaj Gaikwad
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csk captain Ruturaj Gaikwad Could be an important batsman in this clash. He missed the last season due to injury, but has since made a good recovery and has shown good form in domestic cricket. The right-handed opening batsman has been one of the most consistent performers for the five-time champions in recent years and he will be keen to carry that momentum into IPL 2026 as well.
Probable best bowler: Ravindra Jadeja
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left arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja There can be important bowlers in this match. Having been traded from CSK, he brings valuable experience and familiarity with many of the Chennai batsmen. Jadeja has settled well into the RR setup and will look to use his variation, control and understanding of the opposition players to his advantage. His ability to take turn and maintain a tight line can play a vital role in taking important wickets.
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