The upcoming RR vs CSK match in Match 3 of IPL 2026 is set to be an intriguing contest as Rajasthan Royals face off against Chennai Super Kings at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on March 30. Both teams will look to make a fresh start in IPL 2026 after a dismal show in IPL 2025.
RR vs CSK Match Details
Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 03
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium
Date & Time: March 30, 2026, 7:30 PM (IST)
Live Streaming: JioHotstar & JioStar Network
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Team Preview – Rajasthan Royals
After coming in ninth in last year’s final standings, Rajasthan Royals will attempt a fresh start for the 2021 IPL season. Recent additions to their roster should help improve their fortunes this year; these additions include Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.
However, due to an injury concern, Curran is unable to play for CSK this year; CSK has replaced him with Dasun Shanaka. Playing in Guwahati gives RJ a small home field advantage and they will hope to use these advantages while also earning points quickly before moving on to their next games.
Team Preview – Chennai Super Kings
Much like RJ, CSK had a very poor showing last season after finishing at the bottom of the league. Losing MS Dhoni is a large blow for CSK going into this year’s season, as he is one of their most talented players.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad will be taking over as captain for the team while Sanju Samson is likely going to assume the role of wicketkeeper as well. CSK is working hard to rebuild itself and hopes to launch its 2021 IPL campaign with some momentum.
Pitch Report – Barsapara Cricket Stadium
The surface at Barsapara Cricket Stadium is known to favor batters. Good batting conditions throughout the match. Dew factor likely to play a role in the second innings. Teams bowling first generally have an advantage
Conclusion: Chasing could be the preferred option.
RR vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 32
RR Wins: 16
CSK Wins: 16
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This even record makes the RR vs CSK contest highly competitive.
Predicted Playing XI – RR vs CSK
Rajasthan Royals Playing XI
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 Playing XI
Sanju Samson (WK)
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
Ayush Mhatre
Sarfaraz Khan
Shivam Dube
Prashant Veer
Jamie Overton
Anshul Kamboj
Rahul Chahar
Noor Ahmad
Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Kartik Sharma
Probable Best Performers – RR vs CSK
Best Batter: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad is anticipated to be an important player. Ruturaj Gaikwad has been a consistent top-order batsman.
Having been injured previously and now back in form at the domestic level, Ruturaj Gaikwad should be able to anchor and accelerate the innings.
Best Bowler: Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja has the potential to be a game-changer with the ball. Ravindra Jadeja is a veteran left-handed spinner.
Ravindra Jadeja knows the CSK batsmen well. Ravindra Jadeja can be very successful in controlling runs scored and taking wickets.
RR vs CSK Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
The conditions at Barsapara Cricket Stadium and the trends of the past will probably influence the results of matches played at this venue for some time.
Overall, teams competing with equal talent would find their chances of winning equally likely however the location of the pitch and its dimensions along with any potential dew or weather effects at the time of play may be major factors in determining which side wins this contest.
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