The 3rd match of the Indian Premier League 2026 will feature an exciting clash between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Scheduled to start today at 7:30 PM local time, this match promises a thrilling contest as both teams look to begin their campaign on a strong note. With new squad combinations, fresh leadership, and experienced players on both sides, fans can expect a competitive battle. In this article, we’ll break down the toss prediction, match winner chances, and head-to-head record between these two popular IPL teams.
RR vs CSK Match Details
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Detail |
Information |
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Match |
RR vs CSK • 3rd Match |
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Series |
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Date |
30 March 2026 |
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Time |
7:30 PM LOCAL, 2:00 PM GMT, 7:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM ET |
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Venue |
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Live Streaming and Broadcast |
JioHotstar, Star Sports Network |
RR vs CSK Toss History and Match Details
| Match | Date | Toss | Result | Venue |
| RR vs CSK • 11th Match • IPL 2025 | March 30, 2025 | CSK opt to bowl | Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wkts |
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| CSK vs RR • 62nd Match • IPL 2025 | May 20, 2025 | RR opt to bowl | Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wkts | |
| CSK vs RR • 61st Match • IPL 2024 | May 12, 2024 | RR opt to bat | Rajasthan Royals won by 3 runs | |
| CSK vs RR • 17th Match • IPL 2023 | April 12, 2023 | CSK opt to bowl | Rajasthan Royals won by 32 runs |
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
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Team |
Last 5 Matches Form |
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Rajasthan Royals (RR) |
W, L, L, L, W |
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
W, L, W, L, L |
RR vs CSK Overall Toss Records
The toss record between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings is quite close. Out of 31 matches, RR have won 14 tosses, while CSK have won 17, giving CSK a slight edge.
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Total Matches |
RR Wins |
CSK Wins |
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31 |
14 |
17 |
RR vs CSK Head to Head Records
The head-to-head record between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals shows a very close rivalry. Out of 31 matches played, CSK have a slight advantage with 16 wins, while RR have won 15 games. Both teams have performed well against each other, making this contest highly competitive. However, CSK’s small edge gives them a slight upper hand going into this match.
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Stats |
CSK |
RR |
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Matches Played |
31 |
31 |
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Won |
16 |
15 |
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Lost |
15 |
16 |
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No Result |
0 |
0 |
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Highest Score |
246 |
223 |
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Lowest Score |
109 |
126 |
RR vs CSK Predicted Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Adam Milne
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Akeal Hosein
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RR vs CSK Today’s Match Toss Winner
According to Sports Tiger expert predictions, Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is expected to win the toss and choose to bowl first in this match. This decision makes sense considering the conditions at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, where chasing teams have often had an advantage, especially with dew coming into play in the second innings. By bowling first, Rajasthan Royals can take early control of the game and then rely on their strong batting lineup to chase the target comfortably.
Toss Winner:- Rajasthan Royals
RR vs CSK Match Winner
When it comes to match prediction, Chennai Super Kings look slightly ahead in this contest against Rajasthan Royals. CSK have a well-balanced squad with both their batting and bowling units in good form, which gives them a strong advantage going into this match. Their experienced core and depth in both departments make them a more stable side under pressure situations. If their key players perform as expected, Chennai Super Kings have a higher chance of winning this game.
