Why did CSK's costliest signing Prashant Veer miss RR vs CSK clash of IPL 2026?
Prashant Veer was picked by CSK in IPL 2026 mini-auction.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are clashing with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their opening game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The RR vs CSK encounter is taking place on Monday, March 30, at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
While Riyan Parag is the captain of RR in IPL 2026, Ruturaj Gaikwad is leading CSK. Both teams aim for a powerful comeback after a dismal performance last season.
In the match 3 of IPL 2026, RR captain Riyan Parag won the toss and opted to bowl first. Due to the rain ahead of the match, fielding first was the preferred choice for both teams.
As the toss concluded, the playing XI of CSK surprised many. There was no place for all-rounder Prashant Veer, who bats left-handed and bowls left-arm orthodox spin.
He was picked by the franchise in the IPL 2026 mini-auction for INR 14.20 crore and was the costliest players for the side along with Karthik Sharma.
Why is Prashant Veer not playing RR vs CSK clash of IPL 2026?
Since Veer was offered an expensive deal by CSK, he was expected to play in the opening game against RR and make his debut in the tournament. However, he was overlooked due to team combination.
The five-time champions went ahead with Noor Ahmed as the frontline spinner in the playing XI and three pacers in the form of Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj, and Khaleel Ahmed. However, Kartik Sharma found a place in the playing XI as a pure batter.
CSK Playing XI: Sanju Samson (w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Matthew Short, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed
RR Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma
Is Prashant Veer not part of RR vs CSK clash?
Veer is not part of RR vs CSK clash.
Who won the toss in RR vs CSK match of IPL 2026?
RR won the toss and opted to bowl first in the encounter.
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