IPL 2026, Match 3: RR vs CSK Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals face Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 Match 3 at Guwahati, with both teams aiming for a strong start after squad changes. With a balanced pitch expected, fans can look forward to a competitive clash between two determined sides.
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Rajasthan Royals will play Chennai Super Kings in Match 3 of the IPL 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on March 30. Both teams are looking forward to the new season with new changes. They will be keen to start their season on a high note. The teams have many changes in their squads, and this is expected to be a thrilling contest.
Rajasthan Royals will be captained by Riyan Parag this season after a big change in leadership. The team had a poor season last year and will look to do much better this time around. With the addition of Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, and Jofra Archer to their squad, they have strengthened their team this season. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a young talent in Indian cricket, will again be in focus this season after performing so well in previous seasons.
The Chennai Super Kings team has also made some good signings this season, including Sanju Samson. After finishing last in the previous season, CSK will look to do much better this season. With Ruturaj Gaikwad leading the team this season, they will look to rebuild their team and the absence of MS Dhoni in some matches may hurt them this season, but they do have a balanced team this season.
RR vs CSK: Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 32
- Rajasthan Royals Won: 16
- Chennai Super Kings Won: 16
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 0
RR vs CSK: Pitch Report
The pitch at Barsapara Cricket Stadium is expected to be balanced for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers may get some movement and bounce with the new ball, making the early overs important. As the game goes on, batting becomes easier, especially in the middle overs. Spinners can play a key role later with some turn. The average first innings score is around 160 to 175 runs.
See Also: IPL 2026, Match 3: RR vs CSK weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs
RR vs CSK: Predicted Playing XIs
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, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj, Rahul Chahar, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Kartik Sharma
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