IPL 2026 RR vs CSK: Pitch report, highest score, Guwahati Stadium stats

RR have faced CSK only once in IPL at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati back in 2025. They won the game by 6 runs

Match 3 of IPL 2026 brings Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium, with both sides eager to turn the page after disappointing campaigns last season. Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag won the toss for the match and invited Ruturaj Gaikwad-led CSK to bat first.

IPL 2026: RR vs CSK playing 11:  RR playing 11: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma  Impact players: Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Sushant Mishra, Tushar Deshpande  CSK playing 11: Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Ayush Mhatre, Matthew Short, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed  Impact players: Sarfaraz Khan, Prashanth Veer, Rahul Chahar, Gurjapneet Singh, Ramakrishna Ghosh 

 

A revamped squad on either side adds intrigue, especially with the high-profile swap involving Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja.

 

Rajasthan enter the contest slightly unsettled after losing Sam Curran to injury, but their batting still looks dynamic. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi are expected to set the tone, while Riyan Parag carries leadership responsibility. Their pace unit, featuring Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger, could be key on this surface.

 

 

CSK, too, are dealing with setbacks. Nathan Ellis is unavailable, and MS Dhoni’s absence creates a leadership and tactical void. However, Ruturaj Gaikwad leads a solid top order alongside Samson and Ayush Mhatre, with power hitters like Shivam Dube and Dewald Brevis providing depth in a closely poised encounter.

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Pitch Report for RR vs CSK, IPL 2026

The surface at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium is a red-soil pitch, and with overcast conditions around, there is expected to be noticeable moisture on the surface. The ground dimensions stand at 61m and 70m square boundaries, with 74m straight, offering a balanced contest between bat and ball.

 

Given the weather, the pitch is likely to assist the seamers early on, with extra pace and bounce on offer. Batters may need to spend some time assessing the conditions before playing their shots, as the surface could behave unpredictably in the initial phase.

 

Overall, it’s a wicket where early movement for pacers could set the tone, making the powerplay crucial for both sides.

 

IPL 2026: RR win/loss record at Barsapara Cricket Stadium

Inaugural IPL champions Rajasthan Royals have played 6 matches in the IPL at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, out of which they have won 2 matches and lost 3. One match ended in no result.

IPL 2026: CSK win/loss record at Barsapara Cricket Stadium

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings have played just one match in the IPL at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, where they lost to RR by 6 runs.

IPL 2026: RR vs CSK head-to-head at Barsapara Cricket Stadium

RR have faced CSK only once in the IPL at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati back in 2025. They won the game by 6 runs.

What happened in the last IPL match played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium?

The last IPL match played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati was Match 11 of IPL 2025 between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

 

RR batted first in the match and posted 182 for 9 on the board with the help of a half-century from Nitish Rana (81 runs off 36 balls).

 

In reply, CSK, with the help of skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad’s brilliant 63, fought back hard but eventually fell 6 runs short of the target.

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Key stats

Category	Stats
Matches Played	6
Matches Won Batting First	3 (50.00%)
Matches Won Batting Second	2 (33.33%)
Matches Won Winning Toss	1 (16.67%)
Matches Won Losing Toss	4 (66.67%)
Matches with No Result	1 (16.67%)
Highest Individual Innings	97* - Q de Kock (Kolkata Knight Riders) - 26/03/2025 vs Rajasthan Royals
Best Bowling	4/30 - N Ellis (Punjab Kings) - 05/04/2023 vs Rajasthan Royals
Highest Team Innings	199/4 (Rajasthan Royals) - 08/04/2023 vs Delhi Capitals
Lowest Team Innings	142/9 (Delhi Capitals)
Highest Run Chase Achieved	152 by KKR vs RR
Average Runs per Wicket	26.27
Average Runs per Over	8.56
Average Score Batting First	145.50

 

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