The third match of IPL 2026 will be played between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 30, 2026, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Both teams finished at the bottom of the points table last season, so this match offers an opportunity for a fresh start. The match will begin at 7:30 PM.
RR vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 31
- RR Wins: 15
- CSK Wins: 16
- Ties/No Result: 0
RR vs CSK: Recent Match Results
- May 20, 2025: RR defeated CSK by 6 wickets
- March 30, 2025: RR defeated CSK by 6 runs
- May 12, 2024: CSK defeated RR by 5 wickets
- 2023: RR won two matches (by 32 runs and 3 runs)
RR vs CSK Player Stats
- Sanju Samson: CSK's new wicketkeeper-batsman. His record with RR has been very strong. Now, he will be playing against his former team.
- Ravindra Jadeja: Making a return to RR. He spent a considerable amount of time with CSK. Jadeja's spin bowling and all-round performance could prove to be the turning point of the match.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: RR's opener; he plays aggressively during the Powerplay. His record against Khaleel Ahmed is excellent (he boasts a very high strike rate).
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: CSK's captain. He is making a comeback after recovering from an injury. He will need to exercise caution against Sandeep Sharma.
- Shivam Dube and Ayush Mhatre: Key players in CSK's middle order.
- Jofra Archer: RR's fast bowler; he has dismissed Samson on multiple occasions.
RR vs CSK (Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings) Playing 11
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Possible Playing 11: 1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3. Shimron Hetmyer, 4. Riyan Parag(C), 5. Dhruv Jurel(WK), 6. Ravindra Jadeja, 7. Donavon Ferreira, 8. Yudhvir Singh Charak, 9. Jofra Archer, 10. Sandeep Sharma, 11. Ravi Bishnoi
Impact Player: Aman Rao Peralas
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Possible Playing 11: 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad(C), 2. Sanju Samson(WK), 3. Ayush Mhatre, 4. Dewald Brevis, 5. Sarfaraz Khan, 6. Shivam Dube, 7. Prashant Veer, 8. Noor Ahmad, 9. Rahul Chahar, 10. Matt Henry, 11. Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Kartik Sharma
Note: MS Dhoni will miss the first few matches due to injury.
RR vs CSK Pitch Report
An exciting clash is set to take place between the Rajasthan Royals and CSK (RR vs CSK) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. This venue in Guwahati is generally considered a paradise for batsmen; the ball comes onto the bat beautifully, making it quite easy to play shots on this ground. Dew could play a significant role during the second innings. Therefore, the team that wins the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
Where to watch RR vs CSK IPL 2026 live?
Live streaming of the Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. The RR vs CSK match will be broadcast live in India on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, and their respective HD TV channels. This match will begin at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time.
