30 Mar, 20:16 (IST)

Two wickets in the first over for Ravindra Jadeja. He traps Sarfaraz Khan LBW first and then few balls later he has send packing the dangerous Shivam Dube who smashed Jadeja for a six on the first ball. Six down CSK now and in all sorts of trouble!

30 Mar, 20:04 (IST)

End of Powerplay overs and CSK have lost four wickets. Matthew Short was the last batsman dismissed. Sandeep Sharma picked the wicket as batsman hit it straight to Yashasvi Jaiswal at midwicket. 

30 Mar, 19:50 (IST)

Back to back wickets for Rajasthan Royals here. First Jofra Archer accounted for CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad on last ball of his over and then on next ball, Nandre Burger removed Ayush Mhatre. All of a sudden, CSK are three down. And CSK have used Sarfaraz Khan as impact player.

30 Mar, 19:40 (IST)

Good start this for Rajasthan Royals as Sanju Samson is back in the hutch early against his former franchise. Nandre Burger gets the big wicket as Samson misses the line of the ball which was going away from him, it ends up hitting the off-stump.

30 Mar, 19:17 (IST)

Chennai Super Kings 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.

30 Mar, 19:16 (IST)

Rajasthan Royals 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.

30 Mar, 19:02 (IST)

TOSS: Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and have opted to bowl first.

30 Mar, 18:59 (IST)

Toss has been delayed due to wet outfield and will take place at 07:03 PM IST now. 

30 Mar, 18:55 (IST)

Hello, and welcome to our live coverage of Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 match number 3.

RR vs CSK Live Score Updates: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season moves to the Northeast today, Monday, 30 March, for a highly anticipated clash between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Hosted at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara, this Match 3 fixture marks a historic shift for both franchises following a blockbuster off-season trade and major leadership changes. You can check RR vs CSK IPL 2026 live scorecard here.

With the toss scheduled for 19:00 IST and the first ball at 19:30 IST, all eyes are on the pitch, and the sky, as Guwahati prepares for a potential rain-affected encounter.

The primary storyline of the evening is the massive two-way trade that saw long-time RR captain Sanju Samson move to Chennai, while Ravindra Jadeja returned to the Royals. Samson is expected to open the innings for CSK today, filling the specialist wicketkeeper-batter role in the absence of MS Dhoni, who is sidelined for at least two weeks with a calf strain.

For the Royals, Jadeja’s homecoming adds immense balance to a side that struggled with finishing and spin depth in 2025. The veteran all-rounder will be a key lieutenant for RR’s new full-time skipper, Riyan Parag. Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2026 Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast.

At 24, Riyan Parag makes history tonight as the first player from Northeast India to lead an IPL franchise. Stepping into the role permanently following Samson's departure, Parag carries the weight of local expectations in his home city. The Royals' batting will be bolstered by the explosive duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is tipped to make his debut.

Chennai Super Kings enter the tournament significantly depleted. Beyond MS Dhoni’s absence, the team has lost South African batter Dewald Brevis (side strain) and pacer Nathan Ellis (ruled out for the season). IPL 2026 Points Table With Net Run-Rate: RCB Keep Top Spot Despite MI's Win Over KKR.

Despite these setbacks, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad remains confident. The yellow army is expected to hand debuts to domestic talents Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer, while relying on the pace of Khaleel Ahmed and Matt Henry to lead the bowling attack.

Guwahati Weather

The Barsapara Stadium is traditionally a high-scoring ground, but rain may play a decisive role tonight. Forecasts from AccuWeather and BBC Weather suggest a high probability of thundery showers during the match hours.