The Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to face the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match No. 3 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on March 30 at the Baraspara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Rajasthan Royals had a disappointing campaign in IPL 2025, finishing ninth in the standings. The inaugural champions from 2008 will be eager to rediscover their form and make a strong comeback this season. With a refreshed squad that includes the addition of Ravindra Jadeja, RR will aim to improve their performance and push for their second IPL title.
On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings endured a tough IPL 2025 season, finishing at the bottom of the points table. Despite being one of the most successful franchises in IPL history with five titles, CSK will be looking to bounce back this year. However, they will miss the services of legendary captain MS Dhoni, who has been ruled out for two weeks due to a calf strain. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson, a recent trade, is expected to take on wicketkeeping responsibilities.
Both teams will be keen to put last season’s disappointments behind them and begin their IPL 2026 campaign on a positive note.
RR vs CSK: Match Details
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 03, IPL 2026 |
| Venue | Baraspara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Date & Time | Monday, March 30, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcasting & Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
RR vs CSK: Head-to-Head record
| Matches Played | 32 |
| Won by RR | 16 |
| Won by CSK | 16 |
| Tie/NR | 0 |
| First-ever fixture | May 04, 2008 (RR Won) |
| Most recent fixture | May 20, 2025 (RR Won) |
Pitch Report: Baraspara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
The Baraspara Cricket Stadium generally favours teams bowling first, making chasing a more comfortable option under lights due to the dew factor. The average first-innings score typically hovers around 150-160, suggesting that batting conditions remain fairly good throughout both innings. However, bowlers will need to be precise with their line and length, as any inconsistency is likely to be punished on this surface.
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, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Adam Milne
Impact Player: Aman Rao Perala
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj, Rahul Chahar, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Kartik Sharma
