The Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to take on 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. Both teams will be eager to bounce back after disappointing campaigns in IPL 2025, where RR finished ninth and CSK ended at the bottom of the points table. With fresh combinations and renewed intent, this clash promises to be an exciting contest.
Here are 3 player battles for RR vs CSK, Match 3 of IPL 2026:
3) Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Khaleel Ahmed
The face-off between RR opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and CSK pacer Khaleel Ahmed is always entertaining to watch out for. In five T20 innings against Khaleel, Jaiswal has scored 58 runs off just 28 balls at a strike rate exceeding 200, showcasing his aggressive intent. However, Khaleel has managed to dismiss him twice, often troubling him with deliveries that angle into the batter. With Khaleel likely to operate in the powerplay, this contest could set the tone for RR’s innings. Jaiswal will look to capitalise on scoring opportunities, while Khaleel will aim to strike early and put pressure on the Royals.
