Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has already been exciting to watch, as more than 800 runs have been scored in only two matches, while scores of 200+ have been chased twice. The batsmen are having a dream time as the pitches are suitable for batting.
Today in match number 3, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST at Basarpara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The Royals will play some of their home matches at this venue.
IPL 2026: RR vs CSK Preview:
Rajasthan Royals did not have a good season last season, finishing 9th after losing 10 games. The Royals would like to make a positive start to the matches this season. They have a new owner and a new captain, with Riyan Parag leading the team as Sanju Samson has left the franchise.
Chennai Super Kings will be looking for a change after a dreadful season, as they finished bottom of the table for the first time in the franchise’s history. Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the team, with Sanju Samson, who has now traded to the Royals, as a key member of CSK.
The batting of both the teams is strong and the bowling of both the teams looks weak. Fans will miss MS Dhoni on Monday, as he has not traveled with the team due to a muscle strain suffered a few days ago. This would be a big mistake for the Yellow Army. RR vs CSK match will be amazing to watch.
Both teams are struggling with injuries, with Sam Curran ruled out for the Royals. For CSK, Nathan Ellis has been ruled out, and MS Dhoni and Dewald Brewis will miss a few matches. Ellis’ replacement Spencer Johnson is also set to miss the first half of the tournament.
The RR vs CSK match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. Fans are expected to arrive in large numbers and the Basarpara Cricket Stadium should be packed for the RR vs CSK match. In this article, we will know about MI vs KKR toss result, playing XI and influential players for the team.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium (ACA Stadium) in Guwahati offers batting-friendly, high-scoring wickets with good bounce, making it perfect for limited overs games. Although the hitters may dominate once settled, the seam bowlers may initially benefit from the new ball. Due to the possibility of dew, teams often prefer to field first.
RR vs CSK Toss Result Today IPL 2026 Match 3
Rajasthan Royals won the toss and decided to bowl first. After winning the toss, Riyan Parag said, “It is raining. It will rain despite it being a red clay pitch. It feels good to be the captain, seeing the transformation from the age of 17 till now, the support of my teammates.”
“The aim is to win the championship. We have tried to bring in smart cricketers, all-rounders with the auctions and trades. Berger, Archer, Ferreira and Hetmyer are our overseas players.”
RR Playing XI vs CSK Today IPL 2026 Match 3
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag (captain), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubham Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Nandre Berger.
CSK Playing XI vs RR Today IPL 2026 Match 3
Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ayush Mhatre, Shivam Dubey, Matthew Short, Karthik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmed, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed
RR vs CSK Impact Players Today IPL 2026 Match
Influential players of Rajasthan Royals: Ravi Singh, Sushant Mishra, Tushar Deshpande, Donovan Ferreira, Luan-Dre Pretorius
Influential players of Chennai Super Kings: Sarfaraz Khan, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, Gurjapaneet Singh, Ramakrishna Ghosh
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