New Delhi. Former champions Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings will face each other in the third match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 in Guwahati on Monday (March 30). In the last season (2025), RR and CSK were at the bottom of the league table. This season will be important for both the teams because while former captain Sanju Samson will play for Chennai instead of Rajasthan, Ravindra Jadeja will be a part of the Royals team.
Riyan Parag will play his first IPL match as the full-time captain of Royals on Monday. The young player has been associated with the franchise since 2019 and will be aiming to perform well. On the other hand, there will be similar expectations from Ruturaj. Samson will also make his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings in this match to be held between the two finalists of 2008 IPL. It will be an emotional moment for him, he will face RR, the team he has represented in the IPL for 11 years and has scored the most runs for them.
MS Dhoni, the player who played the most matches in IPL history, will not be available in CSK's opener. He will not be able to play in the first few weeks of IPL 2026 due to injury. Apart from him, Dewald Brevis is also out of the CSK-RR match due to injury.
When and where will the IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings take place?
The IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings will be played on Monday, March 30 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
What is the timing of the IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings?
The third match of IPL 2026 between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings will start at 07:30 pm. The toss will take place 30 minutes before the start of the match i.e. at 07:00.
Which TV channel will telecast live Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 match in India?
This match of IPL 2026 will be telecast live on Star Sports Network in India.
How to watch Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 match online in India?
Live streaming of the IPL 2026 match to be held on Monday (30 March) is available on Jio Hotstar's app and website.
