The Indian Premier League 2026 continues with Match 3 between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The two teams share one of the most balanced rivalries in IPL history.
The match will be played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, a venue that has recently hosted Rajasthan Royals’ home games. Both teams are looking to start the new season with a strong performance after disappointing campaigns in IPL 2025.
Over the years, RR and CSK have produced many memorable matches, including the historic IPL 2008 final. Their rivalry remains closely contested, with both teams winning almost the same number of games.
Match Details
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match Number | Match 3 |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Date | 30 March 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
RR vs CSK Head to Head Record in IPL
Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings have faced each other many times in IPL history. The rivalry remains extremely close, with only a one-match difference between the teams.
| Teams | Matches | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 32 | 16 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 32 | 16 |
Key Head-to-Head Records
| Category | CSK | RR |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 | 32 |
| Wins | 16 | 16 |
| Losses | 16 | 16 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 246 | 223 |
| Lowest Score | 109 | 126 |
This close record highlights how competitive this rivalry has been throughout IPL history.
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RR vs CSK Recent Head-to-Head Trend
In recent seasons, Rajasthan Royals have had the upper hand against Chennai Super Kings. RR have managed to win most of the recent encounters between the two teams.
Last Few Results Between RR and CSK
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Rajasthan Royals won by 8 Wickets |
| 2025 | Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs |
| 2025 | Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets |
| 2024 | Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets |
| 2023 | Rajasthan Royals won by 3 runs |
| 2023 | Rajasthan Royals won by 32 runs |
| 2022 | Rajasthan Royals won by 5 wickets |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings won by 45 runs |
| 2021 | Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets |
This trend shows that Rajasthan Royals have dominated most of the recent meetings.
RR vs CSK Head to Head at Barsapara Cricket Stadium
Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati has become an important venue for Rajasthan Royals in recent seasons. The stadium has hosted several IPL matches and generally offers batting-friendly conditions.
RR vs CSK at Barsapara Stadium
| Matches | RR Wins | CSK Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
The IPL match played between these teams at Barsapara, where Rajasthan Royals secured a narrow victory.
| Year | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rajasthan Royals | RR won by 8 Wickets |
| 2025 | Rajasthan Royals | RR won by 6 runs |
This gives RR a perfect record against CSK at this venue so far.
Barsapara Stadium IPL Overall Match Record
Barsapara Cricket Stadium has hosted several IPL matches since 2017. The ground usually produces high-scoring games and has seen many exciting finishes.
| Matches | Won Batting First | Won Chasing | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 19 | 20 | 2 |
Venue Batting Statistics
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Runs | 5851 |
| Total Wickets | 217 |
| Average Score | 26.96 |
| Run Rate | 8.03 |
In recent IPL seasons (2023–2025), the scoring rate has increased significantly.
| Span | Matches | Runs | Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2026 | 8 | 1681 | 8.56 |
These numbers confirm that Barsapara has become a good batting venue where teams often score big totals.
Conclusion
The rivalry between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings remains one of the most evenly matched battles in IPL history. With CSK leading the overall head-to-head by just one win, every new match adds more excitement to the contest.
Barsapara Stadium adds another interesting dimension to this clash. Rajasthan Royals already have a winning record against CSK at this venue, and playing in Guwahati gives them strong local support.
With a balanced rivalry, a batting-friendly pitch, and several match-winning players on both sides, this encounter promises to be another thrilling chapter in the RR vs CSK IPL rivalry.
