IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings Match Preview
Match Preview: RR vs CSK
The IPL 2026 season is underway, with the upcoming match featuring Rajasthan Royals (RR) taking on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. This encounter marks the first clash of the season between these two teams. For Sanju Samson, this match holds special significance as he will be making his debut for CSK against the franchise he represented from 2013 to 2025.
CSK faces a couple of significant setbacks, with MS Dhoni sidelined for the initial two weeks due to a knee injury. Additionally, Dewald Brevis will also be unavailable for the opening match due to a side strain.
Key Details for the RR vs CSK Match:
Match Date
The IPL 2026 match between RR and CSK is set for Monday, March 30, 2026.
Venue
This match will take place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Match Timing
The game is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM IST.
Toss Information
The toss for the match will occur at 7:00 PM IST, thirty minutes prior to the start of the game.
Viewing Options for IPL 2026 Season Opener
Fans can catch the live broadcast of the IPL 2026 opener between RR and CSK on the Star Sports Network, with streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Team Squads
Rajasthan Royals: Aman Rao, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan de Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Riyan Parag (C), Dasun Shanaka, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Kuldeep Sen, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Sandeep Sharma, Sushant Mishra, Tushar Deshpande, Vignesh Puthur, Yash Punja, Yudhvir Charak.
Chennai Super Kings: Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sarfaraz Khan, Kartik Sharma, MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Urvil Patel, Aman Khan, Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Prashant Veer, Shivam Dube, Zak Foulkes, Akeal Hosein, Gurjapneet Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Matt Henry, Mukesh Choudhary, Spencer Johnson, Noor Ahmad, Rahul Chahar, Ramkrishna Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal.