The third match of IPL 2026 will be played on 30th at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.th In March, Rajasthan Royals will face Chennai Super Kings at 7:30 pm Indian time.
Get the best RR vs CSK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 3rdthird IPL 2026 2026 matches. Expert analysis and more.
RR vs CSK Match Preview:
The 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League is heading to the North-East for a high-voltage clash, where Rajasthan Royals will face Chennai Super Kings. Match No. 3 will take place on March 30, 2026, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, with the first ball scheduled at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams enter this competition eager to turn the page after finishing in the bottom two during the 2025 season.
Historical data reveals a strong competitive rivalry between these two former champions. Out of the 31 matches played between these franchises in the IPL, Chennai Super Kings have won 16, while Rajasthan Royals have claimed 15 wins. Additionally, the Royals have enjoyed recent success against their opponents, winning eight of their last ten head-to-head meetings since the 2020 season.
Rajasthan Royals enter this home match under new leadership in Riyan Parag, who takes over the captaincy after a big off-season trade. The team has significantly strengthened its squad by purchasing experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who will now face his former franchise in the first match of the season. Additionally, the explosive Yashasvi Jaiswal and the returning Joffra Archer remain the cornerstone of the team which aims to improve on last year’s ninth-place finish.
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Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings arrive in Guwahati looking to rebuild their legacy after a challenging tenth-place finish in 2025. Ruturaj Gaikwad continues to lead the team, which now includes star wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson after his high-profile move from the Royals. Furthermore, the five-time winners will rely on the youthful energy of Ayush Mhatre and the international experience of Shivam Dubey to fill the void left by the key absence as they sit in a neutral spot on the points table.
As a result, both franchises will look at this opening match as a crucial opportunity to establish winning momentum and climb the standings quickly. Rajasthan Royals aim to defend their home ground and take the lead in the overall head-to-head tally for the first time. Furthermore, Chennai Super Kings will look to focus on tactical discipline and their new-look middle order to pull off a crucial win and signal their return to the championship competition.
RR vs CSK head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Rajasthan Royals |
15 |
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Chennai Super Kings |
16 |
RR vs CSK Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
23°C |
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weather forecast |
partly cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
145 |
Records of chasing teams:
RR vs CSK Playing 11 (Expected):
Rajasthan Royals Playing 11:
1) Yashasvi Jaiswal
2) Vaibhav Suryavanshi
3) Riyan Parag
4) Shimron Hetmyer
5)Dhruv Jurel
6)Ravindra Jadeja
7) Dasun Shanaka
8) Jofra Archer
9) Sandeep Sharma
10) Ravi Bishnoi
11) Adam Milne
12) Aman Rao Perala
chennai super kings playing 11: :
1) Sanju Samson
2) Rituraj Gaikwad
3) Ayush Mhatre
4) Dewald Brevis
5) Shivam Dubey
6) Prashant Veer
7) Jamie Overton
8) Anshul Kamboj
9) Rahul Chahar
10) Noor Ahmed
11) Khalil Ahmed
12) Karthik Sharma
RR vs CSK Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Sanju Samson – A brilliant right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman for Chennai Super Kings, he leads the middle-order efficiently, having scored 4,704 runs in 177 IPL matches, including three centuries. |
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Ruturaj Gaikwad – The Chennai Super Kings captain and right-handed opening batsman opened the innings smartly, scoring 2,502 runs in 71 matches with two centuries. |
Raises up:
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi – The promising left-handed top-order batsman for Rajasthan Royals displayed aggressive strokeplay, scoring 252 runs in 7 matches, including a record-breaking century. |
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Yashasvi Jaiswal – The aggressive left-handed opening batsman made an impressive debut for Rajasthan Royals, scoring 2,166 runs including two centuries in 67 matches. |
Budget Selection:
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Shimron Hetmyer – The explosive left-arm finisher for Rajasthan Royals scored 1,482 runs in 86 matches with aggressive and impressive batting performances in the last overs. |
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Matt Henry – The experienced right-arm fast-medium bowler for Chennai Super Kings has strengthened the pace unit with a controlled line and length, taking 2 wickets in 6 matches. |
RR vs CSK IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad |
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vice captain |
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
RR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Sanju Samson ©
- Batsmen – Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal (Vice Captain), Dewald Brevis, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Allrounder- Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dubey, Riyan Parag
- Bowlers- Khaleel Ahmed, Joffra Archer, Noor Ahmed
RR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper- Sanju Samson
- Batsmen – Shimron Hetmyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad©, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dewald Brevis, Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Vice Captain)
- Allrounder – Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dubey
- Bowlers- Matt Henry, Joffra Archer, Noor Ahmed
RR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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-Shubham Dubey |
7.0 credit |
No |
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Karthik Sharma |
6.5 credits |
No |
RR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 IPL 2026 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
sanju samson |
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gl captaincy option |
Ruturaj Gaikwad |
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choice of punt |
Matt Henry and Shimron Hetmyer |
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dream11 combination |
1-4-3-3 |
RR vs CSK Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the team combination, Chennai Super Kings are expected to win this match.
