RR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 3, IPL 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for match 3 of the IPL 2026 between RR vs CSK to be played in Guwahati.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered a big blow just ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as MS Dhoni was ruled out of the action for the first two weeks due to injury, and also Dewald Brevis will miss a few games early on due to side strain. The five-time champions will open their campaign with a game against the inaugural season winner, Rajasthan Royals (RR).

This contest is slated to be held at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Monday at 7:30 PM IST. Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja will be facing their former teams, which will add more spice to this contest.

RR have a destructive batting unit with power hitters like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dasun Shanaka, and Riyan Parag. Meanwhile, Samson’s inclusion will add much-needed experience to CSK‘s top order. The bowling areas for both sides look a little one-dimensional, which will be an opportunity for the batters from both sides to go hard.

RR vs CSK: Match Details

• Match: Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Match 3, IPL 2026
• Match Date: March 30, 2026 (Monday)
• Time: 7:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 2:00 PM GMT / 7:30 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

RR vs CSK: Head-to-Head: RR (15) – CSK (16)

These former champions have faced each other 31 times in the IPL. Chennai Super Kings have managed to win 16 games, and Rajasthan Royals have 15 wins under their belts.

RR vs CSK: Weather Report

There is a possibility of chances on Monday evening in Guwahati with 30 percent precipitation. The temperature will decline to 22°C, with average humidity of 84 percent.

RR vs CSK: Pitch Report

Barsapara Cricket Stadium has a belter of a pitch, which is flat and has nothing in it for the bowling side. The wicket will settle more as the game goes forward.

The average score here is around 175-185, and batting second will be ideal. This venue offers shorter boundaries and a fast outfield also.

RR vs CSK: Predicted XIs:

Rajasthan Royals: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhurv Jurel (wk), Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Ravi Bishnoi. (Impact Player: Vignesh Puthur).

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mhatre, Matt Short, Shivam Dube, Urvil Patel, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Rahul Chahar, Khaleel Ahmed, Matt Henry. (Impact Player: Prashant Veer).

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 RR vs CSK Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Sanju Samson

Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ayush Mhatre, Shimron Hetmyer, Vaibhav Suryavanshi

All-rounder: Ravindra Jadeja, Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube

Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed

Captain First-Choice: Vaibhav Suryavanshi || Captain Second-Choice: Shimron Hetmyer

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Ruturaj Gaikwad || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Ayush Mhatre

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 RR vs CSK Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Sanju Samson

Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi

All-rounder: Ravindra Jadeja, Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube, Matt Short

Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer

Captain First-Choice: Riyan Parag || Captain Second-Choice: Ravindra Jadeja

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Sanju Samson || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Shivam Dube

RR vs CSK: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

CSK will miss Nathan Ellis because they don’t have specialists for death overs, and their middle order looks overly dependent on Dube. Meanwhile, RR have most of the bases covered. Hence, we back RR to win this game.

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