Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026: Know match time, live streaming details, probable XI, and Guwahati weather forecast for the big clash.
The Rajasthan Royals will kick off their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign against Chennai Super Kings at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Monday, with both teams eager to bounce back after disappointing 2025 seasons.
RR enters the new season looking to reset under new captain Riyan Parag, marking the beginning of a new era following the departure of long-time leader Sanju Samson. Playing at his home venue, Parag will look to lead from the front as the Royals aim to turn their fortunes around after finishing ninth last season.
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Meanwhile, CSK will be aiming for a strong start in their quest for a sixth IPL title. Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, the five-time champions are rebuilding after finishing at the bottom of the table in 2025.
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Adding intrigue to the contest is Samson’s first outing against his former franchise. Now part of CSK, the wicketkeeper-batter is expected to play a key role at the top alongside Gaikwad. However, CSK will be without MS Dhoni, who is sidelined due to a calf strain, putting additional responsibility on their new core.
For RR, the batting will revolve around Yashasvi Jaiswal, with support from Shimron Hetmyer and young talents, while the return of Ravindra Jadeja adds experience to both departments. However, concerns remain around their bowling consistency, particularly in the pace unit led by Jofra Archer.
What time will the RR vs CSK IPL 2026 match start?
The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
What time will the toss take place?
The toss is scheduled at 7:00 PM IST.
Where is the RR vs CSK match being played?
At the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Where can you watch the match live?
On Star Sports Network (TV) and JioHotstar (live streaming).
There is a 65% chance of rain during the day in Guwahati, with temperatures ranging between 26°C and 19°C.
However, the chances of precipitation during the evening drop to around 25%, meaning the match is unlikely to face major interruptions, although earlier practice sessions were affected due to rain.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
CSK will be without MS Dhoni (calf strain) and Dewald Brevis (side strain), which could impact their balance early in the season.
Probable XI:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj
Impact Player options: Rahul Chahar / Kartik Sharma
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Probable XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Donovan Ferreira / Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Vignesh Puthur
Impact Player options: Tushar Deshpande / Yudhvir Singh Charak
The Barsapara surface in Guwahati is generally batting-friendly, with good bounce and carry. However, with recent rain in the lead-up to the match, conditions could offer early assistance to pacers, especially under lights.
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Perala, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Kuldeep Sen, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Sandeep Sharma
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Sanju Samson, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Matt Henry, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Khaleel Ahmed, Zak Foulkes, Anshul Khamboj, Nathan Ellis, Sarfaraz Khan, Rahul Chahar, Kartik Sharma, Urvil Patel, Aman Khan, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Prashant Veer, Shreyas Gopal, Spencer Johnson, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary
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