RR vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings bat first, no Dhoni-Brevis

RR vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2026: As action shifts to Guwahati in the Indian Premier League, two teams will begin a new era. Rajasthan Royals (RR) will aim to find their feet under a new captain in Riyan Parag after Sanju Samson era came to an end. For Chennai Super Kings (CSK), they will also begin a new era, coming out of the shadows of Dad’s army that gave them five trophies. MS Dhoni is not in charge anymore and their Thalapathy Ravindra Jadeja has been offloaded to RR. Instead, CSK will look at their young blood for inspiration, and all eyes will be on Samson who will make his debut in yellow.

Match Details

Teams: Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Match: 3rd Match, Indian Premier League 2026
Date & Time: Monday, March 30, 2026, 7:30 PM IST (night match)
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium (ACA Stadium), Guwahati
Captains: Riyan Parag (RR), Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati Pitch Report

The pitch at Barsapara is generally batting-friendly with true bounce, even carry, and a quick outfield. Short boundaries (around 65-68 meters) make it a high-scoring venue in T20s, where teams often target 180+ in the first innings. Early moisture can assist seamers with the new ball, but once settled, batters can play freely. Spinners may get some grip later, especially if the surface turns slightly abrasive. Dew is often a factor in night games, favouring the chasing side. A competitive first-innings score is typically in the 170-190 range, though totals near 200 have been posted before. Toss winners may prefer to chase.

Predicted RR vs CSK Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (capt), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Donnovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Nandre Burger

Chennai Super Kings

Ruturaj Gaikwad (capt), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mhatre, Matt Short, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj

Live

CSK vs RR LIVE Score: Toss update!

30/03/2026 19:07

Riyan Parag wins the toss on full-time captaincy debut for Rajasthan Royals. He opts to bowl first.

CSK vs RR LIVE Updates: All eyes on Vaibhav Suryavanshi

30/03/2026 18:56

It's a bit strange looking at Ravindra Jadeja in an RR jersey and Sanju Samson in CSK jersey. But that's the reality now. Jadeja was part of the trade deal to bring Samson to CSK.

CSK vs RR LIVE Updates: All eyes on Vaibhav Suryavanshi

30/03/2026 18:41

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi lit up IPL 2025. But he did not have a guaranteed spot. In 7 matches, he scored 252 runs, including the second-fastest century of IPL. He struck at 206.55. Between the last IPL and this, he has only established his reputation in age-group tournaments and even in domestic. This will be the season where he will get a permanent slot.

CSK vs RR LIVE Updates: New season, new looks for Ravindra Jadeja

30/03/2026 18:24

Ravindra Jadeja has changed his hairstyle ahead of the IPL 2026.

CSK vs RR LIVE Updates: Rain update

30/03/2026 18:16

Good news! The rain has stopped in Guwahati. As per Cricbuzz, the covers are coming off. We are still 45 minutes away from the toss, so the ground should be ready if the rain doesn't return.

CSK vs RR LIVE Updates: Rain in Guwahati

30/03/2026 18:05

Bad news, there is a bit of rain in Guwahati and the covers come on.

CSK vs RR LIVE Updates: No MS Dhoni & Dewald Brevis

30/03/2026 17:52

Chennai Super Kings have already confirmed that MS Dhoni will miss at least two weeks of action with a calf injury. But the big blow is the absence of Dewald Brevis, who is recovering from a side strain and will miss the match today.

Official Statement

MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of TATA IPL 2026.

Get well soon, Thala! 💛🦁 pic.twitter.com/4dgmt5EWFi
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 28, 2026

RR vs CSK Head to Head

30/03/2026 17:45

Despite the gulf of difference in IPL titles, none of them has a clear edge over the other. In 31 matches, CSK have a slender lead of 16 to RR’s 15. In IPL 2025, RR won both their games against CSK. In fact, in the last six matches, CSK have won just one game against RR.

RR vs CSK Match Preview: Rajasthan Royals

30/03/2026 17:38

On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have also undergone a change. Riyan Parag is now their leader. But all eyes will be on teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The 16-year-old set the stage on fire, becoming the youngest ever centurion in IPL. In IPL 2026, he will have his first full season with Sanju moving to CSK.

From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Shimron Hetmyer, RR have power and quality all around. In the bowling department, Jofra Archer will lead the charge along with veteran Ravindra Jadeja in the spin department. Ravi Bishnoi is also a fine addition to bolster wrist spin.

RR vs CSK Match Preview: Chennai Super Kings

30/03/2026 17:31

After disappointing campaigns last season, both Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings begin their IPL 2026 campaigns hungry for a revival. RR have welcomed Ravindra Jadeja in a high-profile swap with Sanju Samson moving the other way. MS Dhoni is sidelined for the opening weeks due to a calf injury.

With their old guns making disappointing returns, CSK finally made a shift in the second half of last season. Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis gave them a breath of fresh air. While Brevis is unavailable due to injury, CSK will rely on Sanju Samson’s explosive form at the top for a blazing start. Then, there is Shivam Dube, who will look to extend his form. In the bowling department, CSK will look at Matt Henry and Khaleel Ahmed. Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma are likely to make their debuts.

RR vs CSK Live Updates: Chennai Super Kings Squad

30/03/2026 17:27

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

RR vs CSK Live Updates: Rajasthan Royals Squad

30/03/2026 17:18

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 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

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