The IPL 2026 match of CSK vs RR is at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. It will be shown on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar. RR has elected to fied first, after winning the toss.
Both teams are coming after a poor 2025 season. Chennai finished last, while Rajasthan ended near the bottom. Because of that, both teams made big changes and are starting fresh this season.
The biggest talking point is the swap deal. Sanju Samson has moved to CSK and will play his first match against his old team. On the other side, Ravindra Jadeja is now with Rajasthan and will face CSK for the first time after being a key player for them for years. Sam Curran was also part of the trade but is now ruled out due to injury.
There are also captaincy changes. Riyan Parag is leading Rajasthan, and this match is special for him because it is being played in Guwahati, his home ground. For CSK, Ruturaj Gaikwad is back as captain after missing most of last season due to injury.
CSK vs RR IPL 2026: Playing XIs
The CSK vs RR match has some very interesting player battles that can decide the game.
The biggest one is Sanju Samson vs Jofra Archer. Archer has had the upper hand so far. Samson has scored 63 runs in 37 balls against him but has been out 3 times. This means Archer has been able to trouble him regularly with pace and bounce, especially early in the innings.
Another key moment will be Ravindra Jadeja playing against his old team. He was the hero of CSK’s 2023 title win, and now he is on the opposite side. He is also close to a big milestone, needing just 15 more to reach 4000 runs and 200 wickets in T20 cricket, something only Hardik Pandya has done among Indians.
Then comes Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Ravi Bishnoi. Gaikwad is known for his calm batting, while Bishnoi uses googlies to confuse batters. Gaikwad has scored 29 runs in 18 balls against him and has been dismissed once. This battle will likely shape the middle overs.
Here is a look at the team lineup of CSK vs RR in the IPL 2026:
| CSK (Playing XI) | RR (Playing XI) |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (capt) | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | Riyan Parag (capt) |
| Ayush Mhatre | Dhruv Jurel (wk) |
| Matt Short | Shimron Hetmyer |
| Shivam Dube | Ravindra Jadeja |
| Kartik Sharma | Donnovan Ferreira |
| Anshul Kamboj | Jofra Archer |
| Jamie Overton | Ravi Bishnoi |
| Noor Ahmad | Brijesh Sharma |
| Matt Henry | Sandeep Sharma |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Nandre Burger |
Weather and Pitch Report for CSK vs RR IPL 2026
At Barsapara Stadium, the pitch is expected to be very good for batting. The surface usually has even bounce and good pace, so batters can play their shots freely without much trouble. Scores around 180 to 190 are normal here in the first innings.
Another point is that a fresh pitch is expected to be used, and it was kept under covers due to rain before the match. This could mean a bit of early help for bowlers before it settles down for batting.
The weather is slightly worrying. The temperature will be around 22 to 24°C, but there is a chance of rain with thunderstorms expected. Humidity will be high, which again increases the chances of dew later in the game.
FAQs
Q. Where is the CSK vs RR IPL 2026 match being played?
A. The match is at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Q. Where can fans watch the CSK vs RR match?
A. It will be shown on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar.
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