CSK vs RR Predicted Playing XI: CSK ahead in head-to-head, will RR match? Know what could be the playing XI

CSK vs RR Predicted Playing XI: Guwahati is not a new place for IPL matches, but this year the excitement about the match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings at Barsapara Cricket Stadium has increased a lot. However, the weather can put a damper on the fun; Intermittent rain since last one week and the possibility of rain and storm even on the match day has increased the concern.

Both teams are entering this match with the hope of making a comeback after the poor performance of 2025. While Chennai remained at the bottom for the first time, Rajasthan remained exactly one place above them, making this opening match an important opportunity for both of them to make a fresh start.

All eyes will be on Sanju Samson

All eyes will be on Sanju Samson, who will play against Rajasthan for the first time after captaining them for more than a decade. Now with CSK, he is in great form after a stellar T20 World Cup performance. Chennai will also rely on youngsters Ayush Mhatre and Shivam Dubey to show their strength in batting, while their bowling will be in the hands of Matt Henry, Khalil Ahmed and Noor Ahmed.

Rajasthan is going through a phase of change

For Rajasthan, new captain Riyan Parag is leading a team that is going through a period of change. Ravindra Jadeja will lead the spin attack along with Ravi Bishnoi, while Joffra Archer will lead the fast bowling. With a strong batting foundation in the form of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shimron Hetmyer, Rajasthan will be hoping for more consistency in this new season.

RR vs CSK probable playing XI

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ryan Parag (captain), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira, Joffra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Impact Sub: Nandre Berger/Adam Milne.

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ayush Mhatre, Matt Short, Shivam Dubey, Karthik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmed, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Impact Sub: Anshul Kamboj/Gurjapaneet Singh.

Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Time: 7:30 pm IST.

RR vs CSK Head-to-Head

Total matches played: 31
Rajasthan Royals: 15
Chennai Super Kings: 16

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