The RR vs CSK contest will be the first match for either of these two teams, who clash in the IPL. The match is likely to be a clash between two giants of the contest, Sanju Samson, the former RR star now in CSK shirts, and Ravindra Jadeja, the former CSK star now in RR shirts.
The following article includes a Match prediction for the IPL 2026 clash between RR and CSK. The article will also include the squads of both the franchises, the probable playing XI, the key player battle featuring players from two teams, and the pitch and weather report, alongside the highly anticipated players in the match.
RR vs CSK Match Prediction: Who Will Win the 3rd Match?
Match Details
Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 3, IPL 2026
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Date: March 30, 2026
Venue: ACA Stadium, Guwahati
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: JioStar (OTT and Mobile)
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
RR vs CSK Match Prediction: Head-to-Head Record
The Rajasthan Royals and the Chennai Super Kings have had a very neck-to-neck contest in IPL history. CSK has had the upper hand over the Royals, winning 16 of their 30 games. However, in recent years, the Rajasthan Royals have had the upper hand, winning 4 of the 5 games they played since 2022. Having met 30 times, Rajasthan have also managed to win 14 times.
Pitch Report & Conditions
The ACA Stadium in Guwahati will be considered the home venue for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. The pitch often is a batting paradise, as the even bounce offers help for a wide array of stroke play. The pitch conditions also offer some remarkable help to seamers; however, not much for spinners.
RR vs CSK Weather Report
The IPL match will be played between CSK and RR at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati. The weather is expected to be mild during the nighttime; however, the game might be interrupted by heavy precipitation. There are also major chances of thunderstorms on the game day. Under such conditions, dew might play a role.
RR vs CSK Match Prediction: Probable XIs
Chennai Super Kings Probable XI: Ayush Mhatre/Kartik Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Dewald Brevis, Prashant Veer, Anshul Kamboj, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni, Jamie Overton, Rahul Chahar and Khaleel Ahmed.
Impact Player: Noor Ahmed / Spencer Johnson
Rajasthan Royals Probable XI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Ravi Bishnoi, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, and Tushar Deshpande/Nandre Burger.
Impact Player: Shubham Dubey
Toss Impact:
Such tracks that often offer a remarkable amount of pace and carry would help batters early in the innings. Toss is crucial for the players of both teams, as the team winning the coin toss could have the early advantage by picking to bat first.
RR vs CSK: Form and Fitness:
Form will be with both these teams, as RR features Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shimron Hetmyer, who have been in stunning form in the last year. CSK, on the other hand, will have the likes of Sanju Samson, Dewald Brevis, and Shivam Dube, who were immense contributors to world cricket over the past year.
RR vs CSK: Score Prediction:
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium is a high-scoring ground with an average first innings batting total of nearly 180. Both teams have immense batting depth in the IPL, and the scoreboard will witness a thrilling, high-scoring contest. Totals nearing 200 can also be chased in this venue.
RR vs CSK Players to Perform Prediction:
Best Batsman Prediction:
Who will score the most runs for CSK? Sanju Samson or Ruturaj Gaikwad
Who will score the most runs for RR? Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or Shimron Hetmyer
Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for CSK? Khaleel Ahmed or Noor Ahmed
Who will pick the most wickets for RR? Ravi Bishnoi or Jofra Archer
Conclusion: Who will win the RR vs CSK Match?
The Rajasthan Royals will have the upper hand due to their form in the IPL over all these years. On the other hand, CSK, with a revamped set of players, would be eyeing improving their standards against this opposition. Chennai Super Kings can be given the upper hand for this game due to Sanju Samson’s arrival in the XI.
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