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RR vs CSK Todays Match Playing 11: Big Trades, New Captain, and Dhoni’s Absence Set the Stage in Guwahati

March 30, 2026 10:57 AM
RR vs CSK Todays Match Playing 11
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The IPL never fails to deliver drama, and Match 3 between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings is already packed with storylines even before the first ball is bowled. From a historic player swap to a young captain taking charge, and the absence of a legend like MS Dhoni — this contest in Guwahati promises high emotion and high-quality cricket.

If you are looking for RR vs CSK Today’s Match Playing 11, team news, and match insights, here’s a complete breakdown in simple, expert analysis.

The Big Story: Samson vs Jadeja Trade

This match has a rare emotional twist.
Sanju Samson, who was the face of Rajasthan Royals for years, will now be seen in Chennai colors — and not just as a batter but also handling wicketkeeping duties.

On the other side, Ravindra Jadeja returns to Rajasthan Royals, the franchise where his IPL journey began back in 2008. That adds a personal battle within the larger contest.

RR vs CSK Todays Match Team News & Injury Updates

IPL 2026 · Match 3 · RR vs CSK
Team News & Updates
Breaking News
Rajasthan Royals
Squad Updates · IPL 2026
1 Out
2 Updates
Ruled Out
Sam Curran — Season Over
England all-rounder ruled out for the entire IPL 2026 season.
High Impact
🔄
Replacement
Dasun Shanaka Joins RR
Sri Lanka captain comes in as Sam Curran’s replacement.
In Squad
One to Watch
Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Open
15-year-old sensation set to open the batting for RR this season.
Exciting Pick
🧢
Leadership
Riyan Parag Named Captain
Riyan Parag leads the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026.
Confirmed
Chennai Super Kings
Squad Updates · IPL 2026
3 Out
1 Update
Injured
MS Dhoni — Out 2 Weeks
CSK legend sidelined with a calf injury. Expected return in 2 weeks.
Massive Loss
🧤
Role Change
Sanju Samson Takes Gloves
Steps into wicketkeeping duties in Dhoni’s absence.
Key Role
Unavailable
Dewald Brevis — Side Strain
South African batter ruled out for this fixture with a side strain.
High Impact
Ruled Out
Nathan Ellis — Season Over
Australian pacer ruled out of the entire IPL 2026 season.
High Impact
IPL 2026 · Match 3 · ACA Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati · 30 Mar 2026 · 7:30 PM IST

RR vs CSK Todays Match Playing 11

IPL 2026 · Match 3 · Mar 30, 2026
Predicted Playing XI
🔮 Expert Prediction
Rajasthan Royals
Predicted XI · 4 Overseas
11 Players
4 OS ✈️
1
YJ
Yashasvi Jaiswal
2
VS
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
3
RP
Riyan Parag
C
4
SH
Shimron Hetmyer✈️
OS
5
DJ
Dhruv Jurel
WK
6
DS
Dasun Shanaka✈️
OS
7
RJ
Ravindra Jadeja
8
JA
Jofra Archer✈️
OS
9
RB
Ravi Bishnoi
10
SS
Sandeep Sharma
11
NB
Nandre Burger✈️
OS
Impact Sub
Shubham Dubey
Chennai Super Kings
Predicted XI · 3 Overseas
11 Players
3 OS ✈️
1
RG
Ruturaj Gaikwad
C
2
SS
Sanju Samson
WK
3
AM
Ayush Mhatre
4
SD
Shivam Dube
5
SK
Sarfaraz Khan
6
JO
Jamie Overton✈️
OS
7
PV
Prashant Veer
8
NA
Noor Ahmad✈️
OS
9
MH
Matt Henry✈️
OS
10
KA
Khaleel Ahmed
11
AK
Anshul Kamboj
Impact Sub
Rahul Chahar or Kartik Sharma
CCaptain
WKWicketkeeper
OSOverseas
✈️Foreign Player
ACA Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati · Monday, 30 March 2026 · 7:30 PM IST

This isn’t just another IPL game — it feels like a story unfolding. A young captain leading at home, a former hero facing his old team, and CSK stepping onto the field without Dhoni — something we rarely see.

Personally, I believe the first 6 overs will decide this match. If RR’s pacers strike early, they take control. But if CSK survives that phase, their batting depth can turn things around.

Chaitan Limkar

Chaitan Limkar is the Lead Writer and Senior Cricket Analyst at Cricket Reveal. A Mechanical Engineering graduate, he specializes in tactical match analysis and detailed player performance breakdowns. Known for his system-based approach, Chaitan goes beyond the final score to examine bowling mechanics, pitch behavior, and turning points that truly decide matches — delivering balanced, fact-checked cricket analysis for serious fans.

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