Riyan Parag and Ruturaj Gaikwad Sanju Samson is set for an emotional reunion when he takes on Rajasthan Royals for the first time since joining Chennai Super Kings, adding an impressive subplot to the IPL clash in Guwahati on Monday. After being the face of RR for over a decade, leading them to the 2022 finals and becoming their all-time top scorer, Samson’s change marks the end of an era for Royals.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SIGN UP NOW!Now in CSK colours, Sanju Samson comes in top form after an outstanding T20 World Cup campaign, including three crucial half-centuries. With MS Dhoni out due to injury, Samson is expected to play a key leadership role alongside captain Ruturaj Gaikwad at the top of the order.The match also sees Ravindra Jadeja face his former teammates from CSK after moving back to RR. Chennai seem to be entering a transition phase, with young talent on the rise and a balanced bowling attack offering depth.For Rajasthan, Samson’s exit marks a fresh start under new captain Riyan Parag. Their batting will depend on Yashasvi Jaiswal, supported by Shimron Hetmyer, while concerns remain over their bowling consistency.Coming off disappointing seasons, both teams will be looking to reset and start their campaigns on a strong note.
RR vs CSK Head-to-Head
- Total number of matches played: 31
- Rajasthan Royals: 15th
- Chennai Super Kings: 16th
RR vs CSK: Pitch Report
A new pitch is in place for Monday’s clash, although rain on the eve of the game forced it under cover. Showers are forecast for the afternoon, but conditions are expected to improve by the evening, raising hopes of a full-fledged game. The weather has already disrupted the preparations, Rajasthan Royals training has been cut short. Early moisture could help the pitchers before conditions under the lights ease.
RR vs CSK: Predicted XI
Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Donnovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Impact Sub: Nandre Burger/Adam MilneChennai Super Kings Predicted XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mhatre, Matt Short, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Impact: Anshul Kamboj/Gurjapneet Singh
RR vs CSK: Guwahati Weather Update
It is expected to be mostly cloudy with showers during the day. The evening is likely to remain wet with lingering cloud and a few late showers possible. Temperatures will range between 27 and 19 °C. Encouragingly, the chance of rain is expected to drop to around 20% within hours of the match, improving the chances of an uninterrupted game.
RR vs CSK: Live Streaming Details
The RR vs CSK match will be played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The match will start at 19:30. The match will be telecast on Star Sports Network and live streaming will be on JioHotstar.Teams RR vs CSKRajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Perala, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Adam Milne, Jofrade Mape Archjesh, Sharma Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi and Sandeep Sharma.
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Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Matt Henry, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Khaleel Ahmed, Zak Foulkes, Anshul Khamboj, Nathan Ellis, Sarfaraz Khan, K Rahul, Ramahan, Ahmad Ghosh, Prashant Veer, Shreyas Gopal, Spencer Johnson, Gurjapneet Singh and Mukesh Choudhary.
