IPL 2026: RR vs CSK Prediction, Match 3- Who Will Win Today?

RR vs CSK match prediction in IPL 2026 [Source: IPL.com]

The two sides, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, are all set to clash for the first time in IPL 2026 after the mega trade-off for Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson became the headline ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

The teams will meet each other at the Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, in Assam, on March 30, as the match is set to go live from 7:30 PM IST.

Riyan Parag is set to lead Rajasthan as they will face a MS Dhoni-less CSK for the first time in IPL history. The veteran batter was ruled out for the first two weeks of IPL, given a calf strain, and hence, although the CSK troop landed in Assam, Dhoni wasn't seen joining the team.

Meanwhile, RR, the winner of the inaugural IPL edition, will look forward to repeating history this time with a revamped squad after the auction, riding on the back of Yashasvi Jaiswal and talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi. 

As the two sides look for a fresh start at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, we explore the match predictions for game 2 of the season.

RR vs CSK current form (last 5 matches)

RR vs CSK player battles

Sanju Samson vs Jofra Archer

A high-profile battle unfolds between Sanju Samson and Jofra Archer, where elegance meets raw pace. Samson’s fluency against both pace and bounce will be under serious examination against Archer’s sharp bouncers and pinpoint yorkers, making this clash a potential game-changer in the middle overs.

Sanju Samson vs Jofra Archer in IPL: 63 runs; 37 balls; 3 dismissals

Vaibhav Suryavanshi vs Khaleel Ahmed

The contest between Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Khaleel Ahmed promises an exciting powerplay duel, with the young batter’s aggressive intent up front set to be tested by Khaleel’s ability to swing the new ball at pace. If Khaleel finds early movement, Suryavanshi could be forced onto the back foot quickly, making this a defining early matchup.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi vs Khaleel Ahmed in IPL: 5 runs; 3 balls; 0 dismissals

Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Ravi Bishnoi

Meanwhile, Ruturaj Gaikwad going up against Ravi Bishnoi sets up a tactical battle between composure and mystery spin. Gaikwad’s calm approach and timing will be challenged by Bishnoi’s deceptive googlies and variations, especially during the middle phase where wickets often dictate momentum.

Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Ravi Bishnoi in IPL: 29 runs; 18 balls; 1 dismissal

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RR vs CSK top performers (current squad members)

Most runs for RR vs CSK

Yashasvi Jaiswal (266), Riyan Parag (122)

Most wickets for RR vs CSK

Jofra Archer (8), Yudhvir Singh (3)

Most runs for CSK vs RR

MS Dhoni (588), Ruturaj Gaikwad (273)

Most wickets for CSK vs RR

Noor Ahmad (3), Khaleel Ahmed (2)

RR vs CSK toss prediction

The Barsapara Stadium pitch report for the RR vs CSK match indicates a high-scoring game, as from its 6 IPL matches, it averages 140 runs across each innings. Wickets also tumble consistently here, indicating fair play between bat and ball.

The dew factor plays a huge role in the evening in this stadium, and hence, the maximum number of times teams chasing and captains winning the toss have opted to bowl first. Hence, the general tendency of the captain winning the toss will be to field first.

Rajasthan Royals vs CSK 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay – 45/1

Final score – 180/6

Rajasthan Royals vs CSK 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay – 50/1

Final score – 190/4

RR vs CSK top players prediction

RR top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Probable best bowlers

Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger

CSK top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Sanju Samson, Dewald Brevis

Probable best bowlers

Khaleel Ahmed, Zak Foulkes

Who will hit the most sixes in Rajasthan Royals vs CSK IPL 2026, Match 3?

Dewald Brevis

Who will score the most fours in Rajasthan Royals vs CSK IPL 2026, Match 3?

Vaibhav Suryavanshi

RR vs CSK Match Winner Prediction: Who will win the IPL 2026, Match 3?

The RR cs CSK match in IPL 2026 calls for a battle of the best. Both these teams have a strong head-to-head record against each other, where both have won 16 games each. 

However, with home crowd support and a demoralised Yellow camp from the previous season, it is likely that the Rajasthan Royals will be victorious over CSK in the upcoming match.

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