Rajasthan Royals face Chennai Super Kings in Match 3 of IPL 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on March 30. Both teams are coming off difficult 2025 campaigns and will be looking to start the new season with a win.
Match Details
Fixture
Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings
Date & Time
March 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST
Venue
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Live Streaming
Star Sports Network and JioHotstar
Pitch Report
Barsapara Cricket Stadium is generally a good batting surface. Scores tend to be competitive and conditions can favour stroke play. Dew may play a role in the second innings, which can make chasing slightly easier, but conditions on the day will be important.
Head to Head Record
Matches Played: 31
Chennai Super Kings: 16
Rajasthan Royals: 15
Chennai Super Kings hold a narrow historical edge in this fixture.
Team News
Chennai Super Kings are expected to be without MS Dhoni, who is unavailable for the early part of the tournament. Sanju Samson is expected to take wicketkeeping duties.
Rajasthan Royals will be without Sam Curran, who has been ruled out due to injury. Dasun Shanaka has been named as his replacement.
Likely Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Adam Milne
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Rahul Chahar, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj
These are projected lineups based on available squad information and may change at the toss.
Players To Watch
Ruturaj Gaikwad
A consistent top order batter who will play a key role for Chennai Super Kings.
Yashasvi Jaiswal
An aggressive opener capable of taking advantage of powerplay conditions.
Ravindra Jadeja
A high impact all rounder who contributes with both bat and ball.
Jofra Archer
A strike bowler who can influence the game with pace and early wickets.
Match Prediction
This is a closely matched contest based on squad balance and recent results. Rajasthan Royals appear slightly stronger in overall balance, particularly in their bowling attack.
Rajasthan Royals to Win (@1.77)
Best Betting Tips
Top Batting Pick
Yashasvi Jaiswal Over 25.5 Runs (@1.83)
Bowling Value Pick
Jofra Archer Top Royals Bowler (@3.50)
Match Total
Final Thoughts
Both teams will be looking to reset after disappointing seasons. Rajasthan Royals have a slight edge on paper, but Chennai Super Kings have the experience to compete strongly.
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