RR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction, Match 3 IPL 2026: Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report And Captain Picks

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for Match 3 of IPL 2026 between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings to be played in Guwahati.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to kick off their IPL 2026 campaigns in Match 3 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Monday. Both teams will be eager to start fresh after disappointing campaigns last season, where CSK finished at the bottom while RR ended just above them.

CSK head into the contest with injury concerns, as MS Dhoni is set to miss the first two weeks due to a calf strain, while Dewald Brevis is also unavailable early in the season. Meanwhile, RR enter with a strong-looking batting lineup led by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, and skipper Riyan Parag.

Adding

more intrigue to the clash is the high-profile player movement between the two sides, with Sanju Samson now part of the CSK setup and Ravindra Jadeja returning to Rajasthan Royals.

RR vs CSK: Match Details

Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 3, IPL 2026

Date: March 30, 2026 (Monday)

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

RR vs CSK Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 31
• CSK Wins: 16
• RR Wins: 15

The rivalry between these two former champions has been closely contested over the years, with Chennai Super Kings holding a slight edge.

RR vs CSK Weather and Pitch Report

Weather conditions in Guwahati are expected to remain slightly cloudy during match time, with around a 30 percent chance of rain interruptions. The temperature is expected to hover around 22°C, with humidity levels rising to nearly 84 percent. Dew could become a factor later in the evening, making chasing a preferred option.

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium pitch is expected to offer a batting-friendly surface with consistent bounce and pace. Batters are likely to enjoy stroke-making conditions once they settle in. While pacers may get some early movement with the new ball, the pitch generally becomes easier to bat on as the match progresses. Dew in the second innings could make life difficult for bowlers, particularly spinners, and a total in the range of 175-185 could be considered competitive.

RR vs CSK Predicted Playing XI

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

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

RR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction - Fantasy Team

Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson

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

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

Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed

Captain: Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Vice-Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad

RR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction - Who Will Win?

Both teams enter IPL 2026 looking to rebuild after difficult seasons, but Rajasthan Royals appear slightly better balanced heading into this contest. With a powerful top order and strong bowling options led by Jofra Archer and Ravi Bishnoi, RR may hold the edge over a Chennai Super Kings side dealing with early injury setbacks.

Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win Match 3 of IPL 2026.