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five times Indian Premier League Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Will face Rajasthan Royals (RR) In a high-voltage encounter in Match 3 of IPL 2026 Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati On Monday, March 30.
Both teams will be looking to bounce back from their forgettable campaigns in IPL 2025. RR finished ninth in IPL 2025, while CSK finished with the wooden spoon. They would like to make a strong start to their campaign in IPL 2026. However, only the one with the higher score will win at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
Potential impact player for Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Karthik Sharma: CSK acquired the services of Karthik Sharma for Rs 14.20 crore in the IPL 2026 mini-auction. He is the joint most expensive uncapped player with Prashant Veer. Sharma is expected to play lower down the order, especially in the absence of MS Dhoni, who has been ruled out for the first two weeks.
Urvil Patel: Urvil Patel played some attractive innings in IPL 2025. He is another wicketkeeper who can bowl the ball and put the opposition bowlers under pressure.
Sarfaraz Khan: If CSK wants to go with experience then there is an option to play Sarfaraz Khan. He is also an amazing batsman against spin. The Royals have a powerful spinner in Ravi Bishnoi, and CSK could throw Sarfaraz into the mix to neutralize their threat.
Mukesh Chaudhary: This left arm fast bowler has created a stir in the IPL a few seasons ago. However, injuries and inconsistency have hindered his progress in recent times. If CSK want to strengthen their seam attack, they could go ahead with Chaudhary, who will be keen to get his IPL career back on track.
Potential impact player for Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Yudhveer Singh Charak: Yudhveer Singh Charak, fresh from winning the Ranji Trophy with Jammu and Kashmir, will be looking to impress the national selectors with his white-ball expertise.
Sandeep Sharma: Sandeep Sharma He is not known for his batting, but he can be used as an impact player when the Royals come to bowl. His credentials are well known, as the right-arm fast bowler can swing the ball inside the power play and bowl accurate yorkers in the death overs.
Shubham Dubey: Shubham Dubey is a hard-hitting batsman who has not been able to perform up to his potential in the IPL so far. However, with the release of Sanju Samson, a place has been created in the top order. If a left-handed batsman gets a chance to go out to bat within the first 10 overs, he can give himself some time to calm down and then go for the jugular.
Vignesh Puthur: Vignesh Puthur showed glimpses of his talent while playing for Mumbai Indians last season. The 25-year-old left-arm wrist spinner can play a vital role in the middle overs due to his amazing ability to take important wickets.
Expert opinion and final prediction
- home advantage: Although it is a home game for Rajasthan, they may not have much of an advantage, as they have played only a few games at the venue.
- recent form: RR have been dominant against CSK in the last five meetings, winning four and losing just one encounter.
- balanced side: CSK looks more balanced on paper.
Prediction: Fans can expect a close contest which could be a struggle. However, CSK can be considered as the favorites as they have more in-form players in their setup.
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