IPL 2026, RR vs CSK Today Match, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Playing 11 Prediction, Live Cricket Streaming: Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 3 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Monday, March 30, 2026. Both teams enter the contest aiming for a fresh start after disappointing campaigns in 2025, where they finished in the bottom two positions.
Rajasthan, led by Riyan Parag, will look to capitalise on home conditions in Guwahati. The squad features key players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jofra Archer, along with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who faces his former franchise.
Chennai Super Kings, captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will aim to rebuild after a disappointing 2025 season. The side includes wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who recently joined the franchise, as well as all-rounder Shivam Dube.
Historically, the rivalry between the two teams has been closely contested. Out of 31 IPL meetings, Chennai Super Kings have won 16 matches, while Rajasthan Royals have claimed 15 victories.
Weather Forecast
The weather is expected to remain largely cloudy through the day, with a chance of brief showers. Conditions in the evening could turn humid, with persistent cloud cover and a slight possibility of light drizzle. Temperatures are likely to range between 19°C and 27°C. However, the threat of rain is expected to ease during match time, improving the chances of uninterrupted play as the game progresses.
Pitch Report
A fresh pitch is expected to be used for Monday’s IPL 2026 match, but rain before the game kept it covered for most of the time. Showers are expected earlier in the day, but the weather is likely to clear by evening. The wet conditions have already disrupted preparations as Rajasthan Royals forced to shorten their practice session on Sunday.
Early in the match, seamers could get some help due to moisture in the surface and outfield, but as the game progresses under lights, the pitch is expected to settle and become more favorable for batting.
Squads:
Chennai Super Kings Squad: Sanju Samson(w), Ayush Mhatre, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Matthew Short, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj, Akeal Hosein, Sarfaraz Khan, MS Dhoni, Dewald Brevis, Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Chahar, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Aman Khan, Gurjapneet Singh, Zakary Foulkes, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer
Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Adam Milne, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Nandre Burger, Kuldeep Sen, Sushant Mishra, Donovan Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Vignesh Puthur, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao Perala, Brijesh Sharma
Probable lineups
Rajasthan Royals:Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep SharmaImpact substitute: Nandre Burger/Adam Milne
Chennai Super Kings:Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mhatre, Matt Short, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, Khaleel AhmedImpact substitute: Anshul Kamboj/Gurjapneet Singh
Broadcast and Streaming
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. IST. It will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network, with live streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website.