IPL 2026 Live Streaming and Telecast: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 continues its opening week as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the ACA Stadium, Barsapara, on Monday, 30 March. This Match 3 fixture is one of the most anticipated of the early season, primarily due to a blockbuster pre-season trade that saw iconic leaders swap jerseys. You can also check Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings live scorecard IPL 2026 here.

For the first time in over a decade, Sanju Samson will line up against the Royals, making his debut for Chennai. Conversely, Ravindra Jadeja returns to the franchise where his IPL journey began in 2008. With local hero Riyan Parag stepping out for his first full-time match as RR captain, the atmosphere in Guwahati is expected to be electric.

When and Where is RR vs CSK IPL 2026?

The match is scheduled to take place today, Monday, 30 March 2026, at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. The toss will occur at 19:00 IST, with the first ball being bowled at 19:30 IST. IPL 2026 Points Table With Net Run-Rate: RCB Keep Top Spot Despite MI's Win Over KKR.

How to Watch RR vs CSK Live Streaming and Telecast in India

Following the landmark merger of Reliance’s JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, the digital landscape for IPL 2026 has changed. Viewers now require a subscription to access live matches.

  • Live Streaming: The match will be streamed exclusively on the JioHotstar app and website. Unlike previous seasons, a paid subscription is mandatory. Plans start at ₹79 per month for mobile users, while "Super" and "Premium" tiers offer multi-device access and higher resolutions (up to 4K).

  • Live Telecast: For television viewers, the Star Sports Network remains the official broadcaster. The game will be aired on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, and regional channels in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. IPL 2026 Full Schedule: Check Complete Indian Premier League 19 Time Table.

IPL 2026 International Broadcast Details

Region Broadcaster / Streaming Platform
United Kingdom Sky Sports (Sky Go / NOW TV)
USA & Canada Willow TV
Australia Fox Cricket (Kayo Sports)
South Africa SuperSport

The focal point of the match is undoubtedly Sanju Samson. After leading Rajasthan for years, Samson moves to CSK to fill the wicketkeeping void left by MS Dhoni, who is ruled out for the first two weeks of the tournament with a pre-season injury.

RR, now under the leadership of Riyan Parag, will rely on the explosive opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The addition of Ravindra Jadeja and Dasun Shanaka (replacing the injured Sam Curran) provides the Royals with significant all-round depth to counter a balanced CSK side led by Ruturaj Gaikwad.

RR vs CSK: Head-to-Head Record

Historically, these two sides are almost perfectly matched. In 31 previous encounters, Chennai Super Kings have secured 16 victories, while Rajasthan Royals have won 15. However, the Royals have held the upper hand in recent years, winning eight of their last nine meetings against the five-time champions

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