Rajasthan Royals host Chennai Super Kings in an emotionally charged clash at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati tonight. The blockbuster Jadeja-Samson swap headlines this fixture, with Ravindra Jadeja facing his former team after 13 years in yellow, while Sanju Samson returns as T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament.
RR enter with momentum after winning 8 of the last 9 meetings against CSK. Captain Riyan Parag will have home crowd backing in his city as the inaugural champions seek their second title. Sam Curran ruled out for entire IPL 2026 with groin injury while Nathan Ellis also unavailable for CSK.
RR vs CSK Match Details – IPL 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings (Match 3) |
| Date | Monday, March 30, 2026 |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT |
| Series | Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 |
Where to Watch RR vs CSK IPL 2026 Live?
Indian fans can watch the match live on Star Sports Network with streaming available on JioHotstar. International viewers can access the game through their regional broadcasters and streaming platforms.
Live Streaming by Country
| Country | TV Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi | JioHotstar |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go, NOW |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Kayo Sports | Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go, TVNZ+ |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv |
| Sri Lanka | Sony Six | Sony LIV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV, T Sports | Rabbithole |
| Middle East | OSN Sports | OSN Streaming |
| Other Regions | — | JioHotstar (with VPN) |
Live Streaming Apps for IPL 2026
For fans on the go, several apps offer live streaming:
| App Name | Available In | Platform | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | India | iOS, Android, Web | Free with Jio / Paid Premium |
| Willow by Cricbuzz | USA, Canada | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Sky Go | UK, New Zealand | iOS, Android | Sky subscription required |
| Kayo Sports | Australia | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| SuperSport App | South Africa | iOS, Android | DStv subscription required |
| Sony LIV | Sri Lanka, Select Regions | iOS, Android, Web | Free & Premium tiers |
| Tapmad | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Free & Premium tiers |
| MYCO | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Tamasha | Pakistan | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
The Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network in India with streaming on JioHotstar. International viewers can access via their regional broadcasters listed above.
How to Watch Using VPN (For Restricted Regions)
If IPL is not available in your region, you can use a VPN:
- Choose a Reliable VPN Service: Select NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, or CyberGhost
- Download and Install the VPN App: Get the application on your device
- Connect to an Indian Server: Access JioHotstar by connecting to an Indian VPN server
- Visit JioHotstar: Open the JioHotstar app or website
- Create an Account or Log In: May require Indian payment method or subscription
- Start Streaming: Enjoy the match once connected
Note: Using VPNs may violate streaming platforms’ terms of service. Check policies before proceeding.
RR vs CSK Probable XIs – IPL 2026
Rajasthan Royals welcome back Ravindra Jadeja after the blockbuster swap, while teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes his IPL debut. Chennai Super Kings counter with returning hero Sanju Samson (T20 World Cup Player of Tournament) keeping wickets, with MS Dhoni expected to bat lower down the order. Sam Curran (groin injury) and Nathan Ellis ruled out.
Rajasthan Royals Probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger
Chennai Super Kings Probable XI: Ayush Mhatre, Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Mitchell Owen, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matt Henry
Barsapara Cricket Stadium – Pitch Report & Weather
The Barsapara surface offers balanced conditions with good bounce early favoring batters, while spinners gain grip as matches progress. Short boundaries help scoring but this isn’t a 200+ ground. Average first/second innings scores hover around 150-170. Dew expected from 12th-14th over of second innings, making chasing attractive. Both captains likely to bowl first.
Weather: Perfect conditions with 24-28°C, partly cloudy, less than 5% rain chance. Light winds (8-12 km/h), humidity 55-65%.
RR vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 31 | 15 | 16 | 48.39% |
| Chennai Super Kings | 31 | 16 | 15 | 51.61% |
Recent Form: RR dominated with 8 wins in last 9 meetings since IPL 2020. RR won both IPL 2025 meetings including at Guwahati on March 30, 2025 (exactly one year ago) by 6 runs.
