The first two matches of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) were very high scoring. Now the third match of the league will be between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). The special thing about this match between CSK and RR is that two players of these two teams, Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja, are going to play against their old teams. For this reason, there is suspense regarding the playing 11 of both the teams.
Let us tell you that Sanju Samson was seen playing in RR jersey in IPL for 11 years, while Ravindra Jadeja played in CSK jersey for 12 years. Now Jadeja has joined the Rajasthan team under a trade deal before the IPL 2026 season while Sanju has gone to the Chennai team. MS Dhoni will not play for CSK in the opening matches of the IPL 2026 season. As a result, Sanju Samson will be seen handling the responsibility of wicketkeeping for CSK.
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CSK vs RR match details
- Match Number: IPL 2026 – Match 3 (CSK vs RR)
- Match date: 30 March
- Match Venue:Barsapara Cricket Stadium (Guwahati)
- Match time:Toss – 7:00 PM, First Ball – 7:30 PM
Guwahati weather and pitch report
According to AccuWeather, the weather in Guwahati remained inclement and unstable throughout the day. The temperature was around 25°C, there was 76% cloud cover and there was a possibility of rain with thunder. There was also light rain during the day, which may affect the pitch and outfield. There is a 25% chance of rain during the match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in the evening. Humidity will be up to 85% and occasional drizzle can affect the game. Although the match is expected to start on time, slight disruption is possible.
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The pitch of Barsapara Cricket Stadium is considered very helpful for the batsmen. This is a red clay pitch, where the ball bounces well and the outfield is also fast. Which makes it easier to score runs. Fast bowlers may get some help in the beginning but as the batsman gets established, batting becomes easier. Dew can also play a big role in the later stages of the match, so most captains may prefer to bowl first after winning the toss.
CSK vs RR Probable Playing 11
- Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ayush Mhatre/Urvil Patel, Matt Short, Shivam Dubey, Karthik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton/Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmed, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed.
- Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (captain), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira/Dasun Shanaka, Joffra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma.
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