Today’s overcast skies add to fears that the match could be disrupted
Digital Desk: Today, the Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings are set to face off in Match 3 of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati . This marks the opening game of the season for both teams, who will be eager to begin their campaigns on a winning note.
The contest gains added intrigue as Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja are set to face their former teams following recent transfers. Their return against previous sides is expected to be one of the key highlights of the match.
However, weather conditions could play a significant role in the outcome. The city is witnessing heavy cloud cover, with forecasts indicating a strong possibility of rain. There is a 50 percent chance of rainfall earlier in the day, which is expected to drop to around 20 percent during match hours. Drizzles may lead to a delayed start, raising concerns among fans.
Squads:-
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zak Foulkes.
Rajasthan Royals: Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Sandeep Sharma, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Yash Raj Punja, Vignesh Puthur, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao, Brijesh Sharma, Adam Milne, Kuldeep Sen.
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