Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings Prediction & Match Preview – IPL 2026, 3rd Match
Match summary
Rajasthan Royals meet Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on 30 March in IPL 2026. Our preview covers pitch, weather, expected scores and a pick.
Match details
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, 3rd Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Start time | 2:00 pm GMT / 7:30 pm local |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Chennai Super Kings |
| Toss pick | Rajasthan Royals |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings play the third match of IPL 2026 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Monday, 30 March, with a 7:30 pm local start.
Rajasthan are captained by Riyan Parag and have Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja in their squad, alongside Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma. Chennai, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, include MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Noor Ahmad and Khaleel Ahmed.
The ground tends to reward batters, but it is not always a flat 200-plus track, and the average first-innings score is around 175–180. Pacers may move the ball early before conditions ease, and teams winning the toss often prefer to field. Our preview picks Chennai Super Kings to come out on top.
Barsapara is known as a batting-friendly venue with a flat surface, steady bounce and quick outfield, and totals of 170–200 are common in T20s. Fast bowlers can find swing and seam early under lights, while spinners have a limited role unless they use variations. Dew often arrives in the evening, so chasing is popular. If the pitch slows, scores can drop towards 160.
Guwahati should be warm and slightly humid at the 7:30 pm local start, with temperatures around 26–29 °C and partly cloudy to clear skies. The chance of rain is very low, but humidity could bring dew later in the evening.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 170–190 | – |
| Second innings | 165–185 | – |
Chennai Super Kings
Our preview leans towards Chennai Super Kings in a close game, with Rajasthan Royals expected to win the toss.
Toss pick: Rajasthan Royals
FAQ
Where is Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings being played?
The match is at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Monday, 30 March 2026.
Which side does our preview favour?
Our preview picks Chennai Super Kings, while expecting Rajasthan Royals to win the toss.
What is a good score at this venue?
The average first-innings total is around 175–180, so anything above that should be competitive.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Line-ups not available yet.